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6890 Park Pl., Granite Bay, Ca (12:00 PM - January 29, 2015)

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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: North East side of Home
Style: Wood
Notes: The fencing is in fair condition the gate currently swings towards the pool which is not up to a buidling standard code. In order for it to pass code it should swing away from the pool. This gate does not self close or self latch recommend modification. Modification cost $150-250.

The main sliding door was checked for a door alarm, it had none. Recommend installation of a door alarm on any door leading to the pool area ($28-88ea).

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

Approx Gallonage: 22-25k Gallons
Dimensions: 14 x 26
Notes: The pool plaster is in fair to good condition it's approximately 10 years old and I would expect another 5 to 10 years from this plaster surface without any issue. There are some odd formations in the spa I would expect these issues to be resolved via a direct plaster repair if a problem developed ($259-550). Otherwise this pool will need a replaster soon (5-10 years - $3500).

Tile Condition: Poor$

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: Flagstone
Notes: The pool has no tile instead they used flagstone (as a lower cost option). Recommended a calcium tile cleaning service to remove the median too heavy buildup on the flagstone water line surface. I would expect the cost range between $600 and $750. I found no loose or missing segments of the flagstone around the pool.

There is tile inside of the spa specifically on the waterline.

One of the tiles inside of the spa is being used by the spa side switch, I do not recommend this application. I would remove the spa side switch from that spot (2 x 2 tile) due to a potential leak / current leak. If its leaking becomes an issue approximate cost to address this issue $250-$650 to move the switch and repair the tiled area.

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 15 20 N/a 80-100 600-1000
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality overall is in fair condition however there is algae present with such a high level of Chlorine I would expect there to be a need to drain this pool and start fresh with fresh water and or filter elements.

Or to remove the algae food via a phosphate treatment. After the treatment perform a filter cleaning and also provide an additional Chlorine chemical treatment to the water of the swimming pool to help move this algae infestation away from the pool walls.

I still feel that my original method would be best on this older plaster pool; Drain and chemically treat the plaster surface directly.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The pool has two skimmers they're both in working condition.

Main Drain Notes: The swimming pool has one main drain and the spa has two main drains. All three main drain covers are not compliant with the VGBA standards. Recommend replacement covers ($88Ea. x 3).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 369
Notes: The bottom cleaner appears to be in fair to good working condition. I would give this unit a 6/10. It's hose is older and brittle ($255) and will need replacement in the next 1-3 years. The actual unit will last another 1-24 months before a repair service should be performed ($45) to resolve any internal parts replacement needs ($25-$232).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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???-> Not present)
Notes: I was not able to find the pool auto fill manual shutoff valve, I did find what may have been an old connection (near the faucet outside the east skidding door) that would need to be reconnected to activate the pool auto fill again ($200-500). Otherwise this unit could not be tested / it is not currently in working condition.

The auto fill has an older float, this will need replacement once working again with the new plastic standard vs this old metal device.

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: This pool light is in good working condition. No issues. Also the pool / spa light GFCI was tested and found to be working.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Watts:
Notes: This could be either a simple light breaker issue ($125) or a light bulb / seal replacement ($175), or I feel due to age it would be a complete light can replacement ($575) since the light breaker is working currently.

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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 Cartridge Filter
SQFT: 450
Notes: This Cartridge Filter is in good working condition, no issues at this time.

Recommend seal replacement (tank body) and lubrication service ($85) due to age.

Recommend pressure gauge replacement ($25).

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: Sta Rite
Model: High Flow High Head Pump
HP: 1.0
Notes: This pump is in good working condition.

Recommend pump lid seal, and pump union o ring seals replacement and lubrication service ($105)

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
HP: 3/4 hp
Notes: The booster pump is no longer in working condition. Recommend replacement $475

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Laars Lite
BTU: 200-400K BTU
Notes: The heater is no longer in working condition. It does not turn on and or show power. Due to age of heater I would recommend replacement need ($2200-2800).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Jandy
Aqualink rs4 / rs8
w/Spa Side Remote

The main control panel (outside) the wall panel (inside) and spa side switch are all in good working condition.

Both air and water sensors are working. However the solar temp sensor is no longer working ($155) may need replacement to resume solar functionality.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

The main pool panel functions the solar actuators at this time.

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

The valving is in poor to fair working condition. All valving is working, including the valve actuators. However the actuators will only work for another 1-3 years without issue, replacement cost for actuators ($750-1250).

The piping system is in need of a re-paint service ($250).

The check valves installed are only partially working, they will need replacement in the next 1-3 years ($350-560).

There is also a specialty water sanitizing device installed that does no appear to be in working condition at this time, it can be updated ($150) or removed ($250).



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


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