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6701 Venetian Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (12:00 PM - May 7, 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: South West side of home.
Style: Wooden
Notes: The fencing is in poor condition. It does not self close or self latch at this time. It drags on the ground and has open slots for animals to move through.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14 x 25' by ' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in poor and damaged condition. There are several areas (shallow and deep end) where there is complete breakdown of plaster and gunite showing through.

There does not appear to be any cracks in the plaster surface at this time.

Estimated cost to repair the plaster surface $3800-$4400 depending on options

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
100-130
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 swimming pool tile is in good physical condition with no loose or missing tile.

There is moderate calcium Build up on the tile surface that can be removed via a glass bead cleaning. Add $100 to clean the waterfall area.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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
6.8-7.2 5-10 20+ 100+ 40-80 Slighlty high 600-800
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Recommended Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is overall damaged and in need of correction.

I would expect $100-250 in chemistry adjustments. As well as a heavy filter cleaning ($65-85).

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) 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 main drain is not VGBA compliant. I would recommend upgrading this upon Replaster.

The skimmer has been jealous chlor

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: $

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

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

The pool light is not in working condition at this time. Recommend repairing the light tower ($150-250) before replacment ($800+).

The light breaker also needs repalcment as well as the plug gfci.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The filter pressure gauge is not working at this time. Recommend replacment.

Due to the condition of the plaster, the water quality, and the age of the filter I would recommend replacing the filter elements ($350) or the entire filter ($755).

Otherwise the shell is in poor condition, the tank O-ring has been breached, recommend replacment ($65).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

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

This filter pump has a new motor however it also has a leaking shaft seal that has caused significant corrosion. I would recommend repairing the seal asap ($250) as this will continue to decreas the pumps life.

I would expect this motor to last no more than 5 years due to misuse.

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: $

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: Poor$

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

This Intermatic timer with breakers is in fair to poor condition. Everything is in working condition however I expect this panel to need additional service in the next 1-48 months.

Currently the light gfci plug is not functioning and in need of replacment ($125). Also the breaker to the light as well as all equipment should be gfci breakers ($155).

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

The valves are all in working condition however both valves need their internal o rings replaced and the internals lunricated ($255).



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


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