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1711 Toby Dr., El Dorado Hills, (1:00 PM - December 16, 2024)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing usually appears to be locked however it still should self close and self latch recommend minor Adjustments for safety.

Pool Surface Condition: Good / Fair - Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be in fair condition overall with plenty of mottling present due to prolonged high ph conditions. Up to 95% of the surfaces mottled.

The surface was likely installed in 2011 (skimmer date). Otherwise equipment looks less than 5 years.

On the north end of the pool, I do see some relatively unusual scratches present on the wall.

Tile Condition: Near New - Minor Calcium Build Up$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 100 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
400
Additional Mastic Repairs

On two of the five drain covers, they are damaged and are a foot injury + tripping hazard ($400).

Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good condition. The raised wall with stone and concrete cap is in good condition overall (checked during wet season recommend checking when dry).

There is some calcium buildup on the raised wall that can be removed with chemical / service ($100+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (Low)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The calcium hardness level is slightly low, generally indicating water loss may be present, therefore recommend retesting in one to 30 days to confirm.

Also recommend adding approximately $20 in calcium. Otherwise, the water chemistry is ideal.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers are compliant.

The skimmer is due for an updated o ring for the float, weighted basket ($100) otherwise ideal.

Note the skimmer does have some chlorine burning present.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner present, But it would likely be wise to consider installing either a Polaris 360 Or doing some minor, plumbing modifications ($500) and installing a Suction side cleaner like the “pool cleaner four wheel” ($400) + in line Pentair leaf basket ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill canister is in working condition. However there is a lot of debris present. Recommend simply servicing this canister ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1700

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

There are two pool lights installed both appeared to have water present inside the light lens. One does turn on, however, then turns off after a few moments likely due to the presence. Cost to replace two lights in Labor is $500. The cost per light is approx $600 each. X 2.

Spa Light Condition: $0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: Newer - Working Condition $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv340
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition. Recommend service to the elements soon in 1-2 months ($85+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$20

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy EPump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working condition without issue. Recommend minor service to the pump lid o ring ($20).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
20

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal working condition. Recommend simple update to the pump and light to GFCI ($250+). Also, there is an unknown termination of wires left exposed here. Recommend service to confirm its intent ($125-250 asap for safety).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$450

Overall Details

Working without issue. Recommend painting and labeling the equipment pad and covering from UV ($300).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The Jandy actuator is clicking during operation indicating replacement may be coming soon ($350+) but minor service ($150) may help prolong its remaining life.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4380Est. Totals


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