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8922 Blakemore Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (11:00 AM - May 22, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does not self close or self latch at this time. Needs only minor modification to achieve this safety standard as well as swinging outward away from pool.

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $4700

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is failing and or has failed as well as the spa surface. I would expect this surface to last another 1 - 24 months before replaster becomes necessary and water loss is present.

Est cost for re-Plaster pool $4000 est cost for pool and spa $4700. Spa only $1200.

There are no rust or other cracks present at this time.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1180

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The Pool, Spa, and Waterfall all have calcium build up on the surface. To remove this build up expect a cost of $600-700.

There are some loose and missing tile, expect an approx cost of $310 to resolve this issue. re apply missing tile.

The waterfall also has two areas where water is leaking through to the otherside. These areas are small and only appear to need minor motar repair ($210)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

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 3 - 5 3 - 5 150 + very high 120+ very high 450-800 high
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

Overall the water quality is poor. With a high cynuric acid, calcium hardness, alkalinty, and ph this pool needs to be corrected before it can be used. Recommend chemical treatments ($170-$250).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $705

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged Skimmer Float O-Ring ($105)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 NA 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The pool skimmer is damaged and needs repair; Skimmer Float O-Ring installed as well as the float valve installed ($105).

The pool main drain needs to be upgraded (recommended during replaster) to a VGBA compliant drain cover option ($300) as well as the spa main drain ($250).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $105.00

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

This Polaris 360 Return Style bottom cleaner is in good working condition however there are a few repairs necessary at this time to bring this unit back to like-new working condition.

Expected Repairs; Tail repairs, ballace float, new tires, etc ($105).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$55.00

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

The autofill does not function as it should at this time. It may need very minor adjustment so its float does not get caught on the drain tube, or a new unit may be required to ensure proper working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575.00

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

No light present. Recommend installing a new incandescent $575 or an LED at $1055.

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

It appears that the spa light has water inside the lens, if so then this light needs to be replaced ($475), if it does not I would still recommend replacement as this light can is older and will no longer re-seal.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $55.00

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

The filter shell is in fair condition.

The filter pressure is also at an ideal range. This shows that the filters are like new or recently cleaned.

Due to so much debris in the swimming pool I would recommend cleaning the filter ($55) and at that time evaluate if the elements needs to be replaced ($250).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$855.00

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

The filter pump is currently in poor condition. The shaft seal is leaking ($255) and causing decay on the pump housing. The motor is louder than normal, and is showing signs of misuse ($350). The pump plumbing connection is also leaking and will need repair ($250)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$775.00

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

This Spa Jet Pump is in poor condition. This pump and motor are original and will only last another 1 - 24 months before replacement will be necessary.

Currently the pump leaks from its connections and shaft seal ($455). Recommend replacement ($775) due to age of the unit.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Great$0.00

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

This Single Speed 1hp Whisperflo Waterfall Pump is in good to great working condition at this time. No issues found.

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: $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) $2855.00

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

This Pentair 400K BTU Minimax heater currently does not function as it should.

It may be a sensor or board issue ($250) however due to the age of the heater I would not recommend repairing this unit. Instead replace.

Heater replacement is $2855 installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$295.00

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

This Jandy Aqualink RS system is in fair to good working condition.

The light GFCI breaker on the side of the panel is not functioning as it should, it currently turns on and off the control panel vs the spa or pool lights. I would recommend wiring modification by a trained and certified electrician ($125-250), and or repair or replacement of the GFCI plug ($45).

The spa side remote is powered and working, however it is not tied into the board to function equipment correctly. Recommend wiring this during the electrician visit.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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$1085

Overall Details

All valves need to be taken apart, cleaned, and all o rings lubricated and replaced ($455)

The actuators are both working however they will fail in the next 1 - 24 months. They are both in need of replacement $210 x 2.

The equipment pad plumbing and connections all need a fresh coat of black UV protectant paint ($210) as there is some areas where this is no longer any UV protectant paint.



Condition
Poor
Notes

This valve actuator is approx 10-20+ years old. This unit should work another 1 - 24 months. I would recommend replacement.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This valve actuator that controls the pool and spa suction is approx 15-20+ years old. This unit should work another 1 - 24 months. I would recommend replacement.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This valve that controls the pool and spa suction is approx 15-20+ years old. This unit should be taken apart and cleaned, lubricated, and put back together.

Condition
Good
Notes

This valve actuator that controls the pool and spa return / bottom cleaner return is approx 10-15+ years old. This unit should work another 1 - 24 months. I would recommend replacement.

Condition
Good
Notes

This pressure gauge is in working condition.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13315Est. Totals


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