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5420 Fenton Way, Granite Bay, Ca (3:00 PM - September 23, 2014)

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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: The access point is on the north side or left side of the home.
Sytle: This is a wood self closing self latching style fence. The fence was found to self close and self latch at this time.
Notes: The tensioner spring was slightly tight therefore allowing for 5 - 10 more years of life without replacement. Also note there is an access point going through the home on the back sliding glass door. This door does not chime when opened from the house security system, and is not up to current pool building code for having a door alarm in place for access at this time. Recommend installation of safety alarm ($89).

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $

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

Approx Gallonage: 25k gallons
Dimensions: 36 x 14
Notes: The swimming pool plaster is in fair condition overall however there are many areas that would classify this plaster surface as poor and damaged condition.

Overall the plaster surface has aged quite well. I can tell the chemistry of the pool has been well maintained due to the plaster being smooth for its age.

However there are several areas of rebar repair and or plaster patches that are now showing signs of failure. The edges look exposed and are now beginning to decompose noted by the color loss of the original plaster product. The areas where this plaster is thinnest (edges) show this most.

To repair these plaster patches and help improve the look of the patch by replacing it would cost $850-1100.

To repair potential issues underneath caused by neglected plaster patches going through edges of patch and degrading rebar shell is high. And would cost approx 1k-5k to repair; depending on severity of Potential issue. I feel it's Most likely to have Some issue here.

Therefore I would classify this plaster as damaged and in need or immediate repair.

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: 2 x 2 , 3 x 3 , Custom
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The pool tile is in fair to good condition. There is an overall presence of all tile however with a medium calcium build up on the tile surface. To repair said one missing tile approx cost $125. To clean pool and spa tile free of calcium build up cost is approx $600.

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
7.0 Ideal 10 High 10 High 150-200 Very High 40 - 50 Ideal 800-1200 Very High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water clarity is ideal, however lurking underneath is a major algae infestation. This is not due to improper balance but rather the potential water supply at this time. Recommend treating the water for both phosphates and nitrates after the pool is drained and refilled.

This brings me to my next point. The pool calcium hardness is high and the Cynuric acid is very high, I would recommend draining and cleaning this plaster surface to not only remove algae but to remove contaminated water and to clean the contaminated surface. This might also be a great time to address the plaster concerns.

The best time to re-plaster for cost is the winter or spring. And a re plaster on this swimming pool would cost 3200-4200 depending on options for both the pool and the spa.

Again overall this plaster surface is in fair condition however due to the cracked and degraded areas this then classify this pool plaster as poor and damaged and most likely loosing water in one or more of the plaster issues.

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 Damaged ($45 Replacement Float)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer basket was impossible for me to remove from the skimmer opening. This was due to a larger skimmer basket (universal not original) as well as an exiting fiber optic cable that is causing some space issue.

Overall the skimmer has sufficient flow and is in good working condition.

The skimmer basket float valve is not working at this time due to a missing o ring inside the unit located under the skimmer basket. Recommend replacement ($55).

Main Drain Notes: The main drain covers are not compliant with current swimming pool construction code (VGBA). Recommend replacement with VGBA covers ($88 each).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 280/380
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in good working condition.

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: (Valve w/Float) + (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The autofill is in good working condition. No issue at this time. I would recommend replacing this autofill float with the new plastic ($35) standard as this metal version will
Fail in the next 1-5 years.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts. 500
Notes: The light is in good working condition. There is no water present in this light at this time. I would expect to see this light last another 1 - 5 years without issue.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model. Incandescent
Watts. 250-500 watts
Notes. The spa light does not currently turn on. As it was described to me while on site the light was un wired at the junction box, this may be an easy fix otherwise if the light is not working at this time to replace the light bulb the cost is $155 to replace the entire light $475.

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Filter Condition: Great $

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model. System 3
SQFT. 300-400 Sqft.
Notes: The filter is currently in fair working condition. Due to the algae issue in the pool the filter elements may need to be replaced after algae is removed due to age and or improper maintenance. Cost to replace elements; $450 or clean elements completely $65.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: Hayward
Model: TriStar
HP: 1.0-1.72hp
Notes. The pump is in fair to good condition. It does currently have an issue with the pump lid o ring and the pump return union seal. Both should be removed and cleaned or replaced and lubricated ($155).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model. Pb4
HP: 3/4hp
Notes: The booster pump is in good condition. It does have a small leak located on the connection fittings, either have these replaced or re sealed ($155).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

This Sta Rite DynaGlas / Max E Glas Pump is in overall fair condition. However this pump has a large lid o ring leak. Recommend replacement ASAP ($55).


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: Good $

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

This Sta Rite System 3 400k Btu Natural Gas Heater is in good working condition. There are two manifold o rings that need replacement and or lubrication and a re seal ($205) and or a simple tightening to resolve both its manifold connection issues. Other than this issue the heater heats and functions like new and shows minimal signs of wear for its age.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Jandy Aqualink System 1998-2004
Both the outside panel and the inside panel are in good working condition. They read the temperature sensors of the air and the water.

The indoor panel will work another 1 - 10 years without issue. And the outdoor panel will work another 1 - 5 years without issue.

The spa side switch 4 function Jandy remote is in good working condition. It function 1 or 2 functions. The buttons are worn and will only last another 6 - 36 months without issue.

The panels control all functions of the swimming pool automation.

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: Good$

Overall Details

Jandy 2 and 3 way Valves with Intermatic Actuator valves connected to a Jandy Aqualink system. All in good working condition. The spa is currently set to over flow when the pool is running.

The valves are all in good working condition. There are no leaks present. And the actuators are all working at this time. I would expect another 1-10 years of operation without issue.



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


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