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9620 Show Jumper Ct., Wilton, Ca (2:00 PM - May 22, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Rod Iron Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fence accessed was on the north side of the home. It did self-close and self-latch.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $250.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>30K Gallons Vinyl
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 40' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool liner is in overall good physical condition with no blemishes or discolorations, however;

The pool and spa liner is lifting from the sides nearest to the concrete border (pictured) where the liner is attached permanently to keep it in position.

The liner may need to be readjusted by a professional to ensure it does not completely separate from the attachment points, as this is already happening throughout the pool and spa.

Tile Condition: N/A$400

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Approx 180+ including Spa
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Na Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is no tile installed on this pool.

There is however a rock waterfall behind the pool. It is leaking in one location on the backside. This may be easily corrected via a mortar service on the front side to ensure water does not seep through to the backside anymore ($250)

There is light calcium build up on the waterfall surface. This can be removed via a glass bead blasting ($150).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $320

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
7.8 - 8.0 High 0 Very Low .5 Very Low 0 - 30 Low 80-120 High 0 - 150 Very Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment. Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is damaged at this time. I would expect approx $150 in chemicals to bring this pool and spa back to balanced.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $85.00

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 1 N/A None
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two skimmers in the pool and one in the spa. All are in working condition. All need new skimmer weir flaps as well as weighted new skimmer baskets.

There is no main drain in the swimming pool or spa. This is very unusual, and will cause an excess of debris to build up on the bottoms of both bodies of water. It will also cause an improper water balance in the swimming pool and spa due to the fact that chemicals are heavier than water, and this will inevitably cause the liner to expire prematurely.

Recommend running the spa blower pump while circulating the spa to attempt to circulate the chemicals in the spa for proper water balance.

Recommend running a quality suction side bottom cleaner 6-10 hours a day minimum to properly circulate the water on the bottom of the pool.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105.00

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

The bottom cleaner could not be tested properly due to a non-working filter pump. However it was tested and I did find that the unit was not working as it should. Recommend repairing this item ($105) or replacement ($350) with a quality clear ie "The Pool Cleaner - 4 Wheel Suction Side".

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$105.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Yes Float Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fills on both the spa and the pool are shut down currently. This is most likly because both auto fill floats needs to be replaced ($105). Once replaced the should resume working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575.00

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

The pool light is not in working condition. It does receive power via the panel and breaker however it does not appear to be in working condition, with water inside the lens.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475.00

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

The spa light is not in working condition. It does receive power via the panel and breaker however it does not appear to be in working condition, with water inside the lens.

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Filter Condition: 150 $455.00

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

The filter is in overall fair physical condition.

The filter elements however need replacement as they are now at the maximum pressure allowed for dirty filters (25-30 psi). Expect element replacement cost of $350. Also the tank o rings need to be replaced as well as the worn pressure gauges ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Buzzing Motor / Will Not Turn On )$775.00

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 Pump is no longer in working condition. The motor bearing are expired and the pump may last between 1 - 30 days.

Due to prolonged use while damaged I would not recommend replacing only the motor but rather the entire pump, as the pump most likely has been melted and distorted in many regards.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$0.00

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

This Blower Motor / Spa Jet Pump is in working condition. I would expect this unit to last another 1 - 3 years.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$355.00

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

This Hayward Pump is in fair working condition, however due to sun age and degradation I would expect this pump to last no longer than 1 more year. Recommend motor replacement.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$0.00

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 $$0.00

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

Heater Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $350.00

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

This Hayward 400K Btu Heater is currently not in working condition. It does power on, blower motor activates, however it does not heat. I would expect this to be a sensor issue. I would expect a cost of $250-350 to fix.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$105.00

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

This Hayward Board is in fair working condition. It functions and all sensors are working.

I would recommend replacing the side mounted GFCI plug with a proper working receptacle ($105).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The pool has no salt, and therefore the salt system cannot be used. Recommend increasing the salt to determine if this unit is functioning. Add 10-20 bags of salt ($450)

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

This valve actuator is in fair working condition. I would expect it to work another 1 - 3 years before replacement is necessary.

All valving needs the internal o rings lubricated and or replaced ($305).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4805Est. Totals


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