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9350 Whites Landing Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (1:00 PM - May 12, 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: Around the swimming pool
Style: Rod Iron 4/5 foot fencing
Notes: The gate does not self-close or self-latch at this time. Recommend upgrading this fence for safety. The fencing is in fair to good physical condition however it does not meet building code therefore I will classify this as damaged.

Pool Surface Condition: Great $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12 x 30' by ' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The swimming pool surface is in amazing condition for its age. I would expect the pool to be 4 - 8 years old judging by the equipment and the condition overall.

The pool pebble plaster looks brand new. In fact better than new. This is an exceptional pebble finish.

The spa pebble plaster is in good overall condition with light modeling or staining at the bottom. Recommend light acid wash to remove issue ($300-450). I would expect the spa to be 12 - 15 years old due to the heavy modeling in the bottom. Otherwise I see no other issue with the spa surface.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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?
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 tile is in good physical condition. However the tile surface has a heavy build up of calcium, approx 2 - 7 years old. Recommend calcium cleaning to remove ($550).

Water Quality Condition: Great $

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 Ideal 3-5 Ideal 5-10 Slightly High 30 - 50 Ideal 60 - 85 Ideal 200 - 400 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is ideal or great and in my opinion unique; I must know who maintained this pool, as it was done to perfection judging by the plaster surface. This pool appears to have new or fresh water. I would recommend a slight increase in cynuric, and a shock treatment vs the chlorine cookies in the skimmer basket.

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 need of minor repair; the float seal is not present, recommend installing to prevent equipment issue ($105).

The skimmer float valve is in need of replacement as the float is full of water ($65).

The pool and spa main drain covers x 2 (4 Total) are older than 2008 and, therefore, should be updated to VGBA compliant covers for safety ($88ea).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

The bottom cleaner appears to be in great physical condition, and in good working condition.

I do not see any issue with this like new unit at this time.

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

The auto fill float is in good working condition. It is located next to the skimmer opening on the deck. This unit is a newer style, however, there is a newer version that is all plastic, I would recommend replacement ($35).

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

There are two pool lights in the swimming pool. They are both color wheel multi-colored pool lights. One is in good working condition. The other is no longer in working condition and needs to be replaced ($955) as the lens shows signs of condensation (pictured second picture) and, therefore, the internal components are most likely contaminated and rusted.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

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

This colored wheel spa light is in good working condition. No issues found at this time.

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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 filter is in fair physical condition.

The filter pressure gauge needs to be replaced ($35)

The filters need to be cleaned ($85) and most likely replaced ($355-$455).

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

This Hayward 2 HP Super 2 Pump is in Good to Fair condition.

There were no leaks found on this pump, but this 2hp motor sounds slightly worn and due to the age of the pump and physical condition I would expect another 2 - 8 years from this motor.

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: Good$

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

This Pump is in good working condition at this time.

This Pump is a 2 hp Hayward Northstar Pump.

However the motor is making unusually loud noise, I would expect this pump to last another 1 - 4 years without issue.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This smaller waterfall pump is in fair to good working condition at this time.

This Pump is a 3/4 hp Hayward Northstar Pump.

At this time the pump is not pumping efficiently, only 20-45% of the pump basket is filled with water however it is producing a slow steady stream of water on the smaller waterfall.

Recommend a service call to diagnose and repair this issue ($155).

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: $

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 Hayward H400 Natural Gas 400K BTU Unit is in good to fair condition. The heater functions very well at this time. I do not see any issues at this time.

I would strongly recommend painting the gas connections at the rust connections.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

This Jandy Aqua Link / RS 8 Unit is in good to fair condition. It currently functions all options on the swimming pool and spa.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

The Spa Side Remote is not in working condition at this time. Replacement $980-1250 depending on options.

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

2 Blue Handled Ball Valves should be replaced with updated valving ($210)

Both actuators do not sound well, one is worse than the other. Recommend replacement $225 x 2.

All O-Rings (Pumps, Heater, Filter, ETC) needs to be removed and lubricated ($450) or replaced if needed ($750)

Both Internals on the Check Valves need to be opened, cleaned and lubricated ($155) or replaced ($85).

All plumbing and some equipment should be painted to protect the plastic from further UV exposure ($250) or Cover this pad immediately to block from sun.



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