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889 Lavastone Dr., Rocklin, CA (10:00 AM - May 14, 2015)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: $$150

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Location: North West Side of Home
Style: Wooden
Notes: The fencing is in good physical condition however the fencing does not self close or self latch at this time. Recommend repair to encourage safety.

Pool Surface Condition: $$100.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12 x 30' by ' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool and spa surface are both in good to great condition for its age.

Also note I feel the pool surface was acid washed in the last 1 - 6 weeks. This did reduce the life of the plaster by 20-50%; Notice when rubbing your hand across the plaster surface small pebbles are removed. That is not normal and if continues you will find re-plaster may be necessary before 7 years if this issue accelerates. This has also occurred due to a high acid mixture during the acid wash.

Also the ph of the pool is also very low 5.5-6.8, which is also deteriorating the plaster surface.

Recommend balancing the water chemistry and brushing the surface with only a bristle brush for the next 6 - 12 months to help this deterioration issue from accelerating.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
100 Pool 50 Lf Spa (Includes Outside Facing Tile)
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good to great physical condition with no loose or missing tiles around the pool. There is also tile around the outside of the spa. This is all in good condition.

There is some light build up around the swimming pool on the water line tile as well as heavier build up on the spa spill over surface.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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
5.5 - 6.8 Very Low 7 - 10 High 10+ Very High 0 - 30 Low 0 - 40 Very Low 0 - 150 Very Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is in damaged condition, however with slight correction this water can be in ideal condition ($100-$250).

Low Ph, $10-20 to correct
Low Alkalinity $10-20$ to correct
Low Calcium $35 to correct
Low Cynuric Acid $75 to correct
High Combined Chlorine $35 to correct

Additional Chemicals recommended; $50-100 (Calcium Treatment and Sequestering Agent)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0

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. However there are two issues that are causing this skimmer to be damaged;

1. The skimmer float valve needs to be replaced ($55)
2. The skimmer float valve needs a bottom seal on the bottom of the skimmer basket.

The main drain is in good working condition however the main drains on the pool and the spa are both not VGBA compliant, recommend replacing these as well to ensure safety ($88eax4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $$350

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

This Hayward Navigator is in fair to poor condition. The unit does turn on and function however it functions 20-30% of capability. I would recommend replacing this unit to ensure proper bottom cleaning with "The Pool Cleaner" ($350-450).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$$0

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

There was no auto fill found. There was also no manual fill found. Recommend installing one to ensure proper water level ($100 automatic hose attachable auto fill).

Pool Light Condition: Fair$0

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

This Incandescent 500 Watt Pool Light is in good working condition at this time. I would expect this to remain working for another 1 - 10 years without issue.

Spa Light Condition: Fair$0

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

This Incandescent 200-300 Watt Spa Light is in good working condition at this time. I would expect this to remain working for another 1 - 10 years without issue.

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $0

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

The filter tank is in fair to poor physical condition. I would expect this filter tank to last another 5 - 10 years without issue.

I would recommend painting this filter and tank band with a UV protectant paint ($55).

I would also recommend lubricating the unioins, the tank o-rings, the top air relief o rings, the drain plug o ring and replacing the filter pressure gauge ($155).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$$10.00

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

Hayward Northstar 1.0 Hp Single Speed Pump approx Age 2005-2008

This filter pump is in fair physical condition however the motor is in poor / damaged condition; The bearings are beginning to fail and should be replaced ($275) before the entire motor will be required to be replaced ($550-670).

The conduit run is also failing and will shortly allow sun and elements to enter the conduit. Recommend replacment ($155),

I would also recommend lubricating the unioins, the lid o-ring, ($75).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $$10.00

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$$10.00

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

Hayward Northstar 1.5 Hp Single Speed Pump approx Age 2005-2008

This spa jet pump is in fair physical condition. When this pump sits for longer than 1-minute air begins to accumulate inside the pump basket. This is a sign that the lid o rings and pump unions need to be lubricated and resealed. I also feel the check valve is installed is failing and should be repaired ($155) and an additional check valve should be installed to ensure proper function ($225).

The conduit run is also failing and will shortly allow sun and elements to enter the conduit. Recommend replacment ($155),


Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$$10.00

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

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$$10.00

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 $$10.00

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

Heater Condition: Good $$10.00

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

This Hayward 400K H400 Natural Gas Heater is in working condition. The gas line is installed incorrectly, where the sediment leg is installed in the incorrect position. Recommend installing correctly functioning sediment leg to prevent heater damaged ($250).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$$10.00

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

This Single Dial 220v Yellow Dial Intermatic Timer is in good to great working condition. All breakers, and switches function as well as the plug circuit breaker on the side of the panel.

I would expect this unit to last another 5 - 15 years without any issue.

Note I would recommend installing a code compliant GFI circuit breaker on the light plug to ensure safety ($55).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $$10.00

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$$10.00

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

All valves installed are 10 years or older. Therefore valve o rings should be replaced or re-lubricated ($255).

Note there are currently two areas of concern; 1. The return valve of the pool / spa valve leaks when put into spa mode thus making it impossible to use. 2. The jet pump check valve is not holding water and therefore is not working. These two valves should have its o rings replaced and lubricated ($205) to ensure function.

This equipment pad should also be painted with UV protectant paint ($255) to block UV exposure on the plastic piping, metal bands on the filter tank, and valves to ensure a longer life.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $700Est. Totals


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