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7804 Auburn Woods Dr., Citrus Heights, Ca (7:00 PM - April 29, 2015)

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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: South Side of Home
Style: Wooden
Notes: The fencing is in good condition however the gate does not self close / self latch. Recommend minor adjustment to accomplish this safe standard.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15 x 27' by ' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface has failed and areas of exposed gunite remain / low points of plaster.

This failure of plaster allows an algae outbreak to exist. This can be removed when re plaster takes place.

Est re-plaster cost $3200-3400 depending on color options.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
90 - 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

All tile is in good physical condition with no loose or missing tiles.

There is very light to no calcium build up on the tile surface.

There is however algae build up on the tile surface. This can be removed with chemicals.

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+ 0 0 150+ 80-120 High 100 - 200 Good, Slightly Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Recommended Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water overall is in fair condition, however this water needs several treatments;

1. Phosphate $45
2. Enzyme $65
3. Chlorine $45
4. Cynuric Acid Reducer $55
5. PH / Alkalinity Reducer $25

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 1
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, however it needs a new skimmer float valve.

The main drain is not VGBA compliant, I would recommending installing a VGBA compliant cover, or when replastering install a new VGBA compliant cover.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

This "The Pool Cleaner" suction side bottom cleaner is in good to fair condition. I would expect another 1 - 10 years of life from this bottom cleaner, and another 1-2 years from its tires ($40).

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

This manual autofill is in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$

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

This pool has a smaller "spa sized" light nitch for a spa light option to light this pool.

This spa light is not in working condition with water present inside the light.

Replacement of such would run approx $475 installed.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $

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

This PosiFlo / Sta Rite Filter could not be tested due to a non working filter pump.

However it appears to be in like new condition.

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 3/4 hp Filter Pump could not be tested due to a non working filter pump.

However it appears to be in poor condition, recommend replacement with new pump rated for a suction side bottom cleaner (.99hp Whisperflo $775 installed).

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: Fair$

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

This Single Dial Intermatic Yellow Dial 220 v Timer is in fair working condition.

It is missing its safety shield ($25) to keep electrocutions from happening by touching the exposed terminals and wire.

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: Poor$

Overall Details

There are two valves installed.

One is located on the equipment pad, the other by the waterfall. Both are original valves and have not been lubricated for some time. Recommend replacement of both ($255 ea x ).



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


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