Expert Level Pool Inspections
Print Friendly Edit

9131 Provencial Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (9:00 AM - April 27, 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: Surrounding Swimming Pool
Style: Mesh Netting
Notes: The fence access point is self closing and self latching.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10 x 21' by ' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in fair to poor condition. It has approx 2 - 4 years of life left, before the plaster begins to decompose and pits develop throughout in 5 - 7 years.

With proper chemical balance this decomposition can slow.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
75 - 85
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are no loose or missing tile at this time.

There is however light algae build up is present in the grout indicating that there is organic growth occurring.

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
8.0 50 50 150+ 0 - 40 650+
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is poor and damaged.

The chlorine is very high and needs to be lowered.

The ph is also very high and needs to be lowered.

The cynuric acid is also very high and needs to be lowered.

The alkalinty is very low and needs to be raised, or raised naturally.

The calcium hardness is slightly high. And can only be lowered via a drain or chemical.

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 / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in good working condition at this time.

The main drain is in good working condition at this time, however the covers are not VGBA compliant, I recommend upgrading this for safety ($88ea x 2). .

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

The bottom cleaner is in good working condition.

This is a Hayward Suction Side 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
Yes No Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$

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

The pool light is in fair working condition.

The fiber tower needs to be heavily cleaned before the light overheats itself during use. Otherwise this is a good working unit.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

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

The filter is in fair physical condition, however with lowered cartridge pressure it appears that the filters are in like new condition.

Note the O-rings on the filter need to be lubricated every 5-10 years, I feel this needs to be done soon ($55).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Buzzing Motor / Will Not Turn On )$

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

This Hayward Northstar Pump is in fair physical condition but with a poor motor condition. The motor bearings are failing and needs to be replaced. Note prolonged bearing wear will cause premature motor failure. Recommend motor Replacment ($350-450) to repair ($150-250).

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: 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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: $

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

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

This valve and plumbing are in good working condition however there are two maintenance needs;

UV Paint; The protective paint is failing and needs an additional coating of UV protective paint ($255)

Valve O Ring Condition; The o rings inside this valve need to be lubricated and or replaced every 5 - 10 years ($125)



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