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4925 Willow Vale Way, Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - March 27, 2015)

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Safety Fencing Condition: $

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

Location: North side of home.
Style: Rod Iron
Notes: The safety fencing is in fair to good physical condition however it does not self close or self latch at this time. Recommend correction.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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 - 24 K
Dimensions: 12 x 30
Notes: The swimming pool is a free form swimming pool. The plaster surface is smooth and in good overall physical condition;

However there appears to be one issue at this time. There is a long 4-6 foot crack on the plaster surface against the back wall. It appears to be a structural crack at this time. I would recommend having a structural engineer perform a forensic investigation if you wish to go deeper into this issue.

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
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good overall condition. No loose or missing. There is a light calcium build up on the tile surface that can be removed via a calcium bead blasting ($400-500) or a Pumas stone.

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
7.2-7.4 30+ 20+ 150+ 80-120 800+
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water has good clarity and no signs of algae growth are present.

However since the cynuric acid and calcium hardness are both high I would recommend doing a 40-70% drain to dilute this body of water ($125) as the water is too saturated and must be altered for proper water balance.

Also the chlorine levels are so high that I would not recommend swimming in this pool until the chlorine free chemical is brought down to 1-5 ppm.

Last the alkalinity and ph are both slightly high, this should be balanced according to proper balance.

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
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer is in good working condition at this time. The float valve is old and in need of replacement for proper pump safety.

Main Drain Notes: The main drain is not VGBA compliant and should be upgraded for safety. Otherwise this main drain has proper circulation and in good working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: ATV
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in good working condition. There are no issues found with this unit at this time.

It is missing a wheel nut (minor $15) and the tires will need replacement in the next 12 - 24 months ($45) otherwise this unit is great.

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)
Notes: The auto fill float appears to have trouble turning on and off, this is common with this type of float, as it needs replacement every 5 - 10 years. I would recommend replacement of this float or maintenance ($55).

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: The pool light is in good working condition, the switch is located against the house.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Model:
Watts:
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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model: System 3
SQFT: 300
Notes: This filter is in fair physical condition and in fair operating condition. I would recommend cleaning the elements ($65) and then re checking pressure. IF the pressure does not lower past 10psi once cleaned I would recommend replacement of these filter elements ($300-$450) as I feel this is needed at this time already.

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: DynaGlas 2
HP: 1hp
Notes: This filter pump is in fair to good working condition. The pump has an original motor attached that has no issues present at this time. However I do feel this motor will only last another 12 - 48 additional months before replacement will be needed of the motor ($250-350).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: N/A$

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
HP:
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: Good $

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

This Jandy Natural Gas Heater is in Good to Fair working condition at this time. It turns on and heats well. However I do feel this heater as a unit will only last another 5 - 48 additional months before replacement will be needed ($2500-3500).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

This intermatic single 220v yellow dial timer is in good working condition. It has breakers installed and functions the filter pump, heater, and pool lights.

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

These jandy 3 way valves are in fair to good working condition.

These check valves are in good working condition.

All valve bodies should be opened, all o rings should be investigated, lubricated, or replaced to ensure proper operation for the next 10 years ($355).

Also all plumbing should be UV painted asap to ensure a longer life ($250).



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


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