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2336 Rudat Cir., Rancho Cordova, Ca (4:00 PM - September 13, 2013)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Location: North East
Sytle: Wood
Notes: In good condition however it needs small adjustments to make this a self closing self latching fence.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by '
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Plaster:
Approx Gallonage: 25K-30K Gallons
Dimensions: 15 x 28
Notes: The swimming pool plaster is in fair condition. There are several signs of plaster wear throughout the swimming pool. Most notably on the steps of the pool, the spa bottom, the deep end of the pool and the walls of the swimming pool. It is also noted that I feel there was an acid wash that was performed and this is what is causing the "burn markings" in the shallow to deep end of the swimming pool. This was also agreed upon by my plaster technician.

I feel this plaster with proper maintenance will last another 7-15 years before a re-plaster will be required.

Decking:
Around 50% of the pool edge (south) is rock the other half is (north) concrete. The rock is directly against the edge of the swimming pool, and In more than two instances this rock attachment is cracked and coming off of the swimming pool plaster. This is occurring in more than two different places. I would expect this to be an issue in the next 2 - 7 years. A recommended course to repair this issue would be to re-mortar the rock to the plaster for a waterproof seal.

Also note that the decking around the swimming pool is uneven. This shows me that the ground is consistently saturated and settling differently in different places.

For instance the decking located on the west portion of the pool (deep end) is brick and uneven in all locations of the decking. This is a hazardous and should be noted.

Also note that there is grass around the north and east portion of the swimming pool. This grass is incredibly green and growing extremely well nearest to the swimming pool border. This tells me that the pool does have a leak and is feeding the surrounding foliage.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Size of Tile: Custom
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in fair condition. I would recommend doing a tile cleaning service to help restore the original look of this tile.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
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?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water needs an adjustment to bring it to a clean and clear standard. Recommend chlorine additional and ph adjustments.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Notes: The main drain covers are original. Recommend replacement with new VGBA standard covers.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

This pool is equiped with a booster pump, as well as a wall outlet located on the side of the swimming pool. This can be converted into virtually any type of bottom cleaner; suction, return, or pressure (what it's currently setup for). This means several options when selecting a bottom cleaner.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Auto-Fill: (Yes)
Spa Auto-Fill: (No)
Style: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The autofill is in good working condition. However upon arrival I found that the pool water level was 1 inch lower than normal (calcium line) I also found that the auto-fill was left on with a slow flow to the pool.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Size: 500W
Notes: The light is in good working condition. Activated by the switch on the south side wall of the home.

Spa Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Size: 300W
Notes: The light is in good working condition. Activated by the switch on the south side wall of the home.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model: System 3
Size: 300SQFT
Notes: The filter is in good condition. It recently had it elements swapped. The old elements are sitting next to the equipment pad. I recommend cleaning these every 3-6 months to ensure you receive 3-5 years from these elements.

Filter Pump Condition: $

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite/ Dyna Glass
Size: 3/4 hp
Notes: The filter pump is in good condition. There is a small leak that could be resolved by replacing the o-ring (estimated). Other than this issue I feel this pump will last another 3-15 years without any issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: PB4
Size: 3/4hp
Notes: The booster pump has issues currently with its bearings. This unit needs to be replaced.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Blower Motor
Size: 3/4 - 1.5 hp Spa Jet Blower Motor
Notes: The unit is in good working condition.


Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

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

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Model:
Size:
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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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Size:
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The heater is in good condition however it does not heat the spa 1* in 10 minutes. Recommend calling the service company label on the heater to schedule a service call.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

This Intermatic timer clock, yellow, dual throw 220v timer is in fair working condition.

There are two clocks, one clock is working to power the filter pump.

However the second timer clock is damaged and does not operate as normal, recommend replacement ($155) to bring up to an automated standard for the booster pump.

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: Poor$

Overall Details

There are no jandy valves on site. However there is one check valve and one red handled ball valve. Both are in fair to poor condition. I expect these items to fail in the next 6-36 months. Replacement on these two items is $305 installed.



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


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