Expert Level Pool Inspections
Print Friendly Edit

8825 Jonnie Way, Orangevale, Ca (11:00 AM - April 23, 2015)

Google Maps

Front Of House Pool Spa

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: Northwest side of home
Style: Wooden
Notes: The fencing tested was in good overall condition, however the gate does not self close or self latch. Recommend minor repair to fix this item and to allow proper self closing, self latching, open away from pool exposure.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16 x 26' by ' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Pool Surface:

The pool surface is in good physical condition there is some degree of modeling throughout the pool however it is not significant.

Algae Present:

There is light algae buildup throughout this pool surface and I would recommend a phosphate ($65) and an enzyme treatment ($65) with a filter cleaning 1 - 3 days after treatment to effectively reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris and to balance the water free of organic debris.

% of Pool Has Algae:

10 - 50%

Additional Surface Life Recommendations:

Please notify the current weekly service company to increase service (service record found inside the timer box) to include brushing and netting debris as well as additional treatments outlined here to help water quality and clarity.

Spa Surface:

The spa surface is one in a million, it is unique because of the quality of the application, its currently flawless (spa water clarity low so yet to be fully determined) however in my opinion it makes the entire outside area shine with a wonderful focus.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
150
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Yes - Expect a Cost of $400+ to remove this type of calcium build up and make the tile look brand new
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The pool tile is in good physical condition with little to no calcium buildup on the tile surface.

The upper fountain tile is covered in calcium and debris I feel this can be removed with a pumice stone or glass bead blasting service ($400-$700).

The spot tile as light build up up on the surface.

To restore this tile throughout the pool as well as the spa spillover I would recommend removing the calcium via a glass bead blasting service - $700.

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
7.8 high 5 - 10 Slightly High 10 Slightly High 40-80 Ideal 80-120 High 100 Very Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Recommended Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is in damaged condition.

PH: 7.8-8.0 is quite high considering the ideal range we want is 7.0 - 7.2. Therefore I feel this is currently damaging the plaster surface, aging it prematurely.
Free Chlorine: This level is high only because its been recently treated, note however this "treatment" is ineffective against this algae growth and the treatment outlined will provide better results.
Total Chlorine: This level is high because of the recent treatment. I would not recommend swimming in this pool with this level of chlorine. Recommend 1-5ppm, which will be found after treatment.
Cynuric Acid: Ideal.
Alkalinity: The alkalinity is too high and is a damaging the plaster surface, aging it prematurely.
Calcium Hardness: The calcium hardness is substantially low, if this is left in this condition the plaster will slowly harden prematurely as the water slowly leaches every last drop of calcium from the water molecule.
are both fairly high

Additional Comments; This pool water needs additional treatment to remove the algae and any organic growth ($100+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers are missing their O-rings at the bottom of the skimmer that allow the float valve to operate correctly recommend this to be sealed / repaired ($105ea).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

This auto fill is in good working condition. The float has been updated.

Pool Light Condition: N/A$

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

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

To compliment the spa surface I would recommend installing either a spa light that is incandescent ($535) or a colored wheel light ($975) that allows all the unique colors to really unfold into a light show that will be ... one in a million.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

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

Waterway/Waterco Crystal Water Cartridge Filter 425 Sqft filter is in great working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

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

Pentair Superflo single speed 1.0hp pump. This pump is in great working condition.

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

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

Pentair Superflo single speed .99hp pump. This pump is in great working condition.


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: Great $

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

This Natural Gas Raypak 400k btu heater is in great working condition.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Intermatic 220v Dual Switch Timer, like new. The second timer, or spa jets, only works if the filter pump is on as well. This setting can be changed to allow operation without the filter pump working.

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: Great$

Overall Details

All valving are like new and in great condition.

There are two shut off valves inside the fountains, these appear to be in fair condition and may need service or Replacment in the next 12 - 48 months ($125-255).

I would also recommend a line identifying service to find out what these other pipes on the equipment pad goto. I would want to ensure we have proper main drain suction from the bottom of the swimming pool.



Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

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


Edit
 

Comments are closed.



Looking for something?

Use the form below to search the site:

Still not finding what you're looking for? Drop a comment on a post or contact us so we can
take care of it!

Pool Questions ? Call Us!

Do you need some swimming pool assistance? Maybe just a few questions answered ? Well give us a call, we are only a phone call away.

Sometimes you just need a second, qualified opinion.

Office: (916) 467-8038

Mobile: (916) 905-5818

Sacramento Pool Inspections & Service

We provide Weekly Pool & Spa Service, Pool Inspections, Pool Repairs, & Pool Tile Cleaning around the Sacramento Area, CA and the surrounding communities.

Swimming Pool Inspections & Service | (916) 905-5818