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8841 Country Creek Dr., Orangevale, Ca (1:00 PM - May 27, 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 wooden fencing accessed on the north east side of home did not self close or self latch. Recommend repairing / upgrading this to ensure safety.

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $6500

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

The plaster and pebble are failing and in need of replacement.

The plaster on the walls and one bottom area has worn through, this water barrier is no longer present and may be causing the pool to leak at this time.

Recommend re-pebble / re-plaster.

Please note that the bottom is not the main concern, but rather the sides / thin layer of plaster / paint.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is a light calcium build up along the water line surface that can be removed via a glass bead blasting. Approx 100-110 linear feet. There is also calcium in the water fall areas that can be removed + $100.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $255

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
6.2 - 6.8 Very Low 20 Very High 30 Very High 150 + Very High 40 - 65 Slightly Low 250 - 450 Ideal
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 out of balance and in need of adjustment; recommend immediately to avoid additional plaster wear.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $543

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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 None 1 Na
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in poor condition due to over chlorination (pictured) of tablets left in the skimmer basket. That is also why the cyanuric acid is also so high and will now need to be lowered for this pool water body to function properly. This neglect also caused damage to the float o ring and float valve, now both must be replaced / serviced ($105). Recommend replacing the skimmer during re-plaster ($1200).

Due to this over tablet chlorination the internal suction side piping has been damaged and has reduced the life of this suction side piping system.

The main drain cover is also missing, and needs to be replaced for safety, recommend installing a VGBA cover ($88) for safety before eventually upgrading this drain to a complete VGBA compliant drain ($300).

Also note that the returns on the pool are airated and this is NOT ideal, they should be under water and circulating the pool body and avoiding airation aka oxygen / life into the body of water. This may be modified during re-plaster ($500-750).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $450.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair to good working condition. However it does not work like new, and will need replacement or repair in the next 1 - 6 months. Recommend replacement $450 (The poolvergnuguen)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$350.00

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

There is an autofill installed on this pool, however it is said to be disconnected. I would recommend re-connecting this important aspect of the pool. Est cost to repair - re-establish ($350)

Pool Light Condition: 0$0.00

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

The pool lights are both in good working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $85.00

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

This Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge Filter is in good working condition, however due to a high filter pressure this unit needs to be cleaned asap and every 3 months ($85).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Buzzing Motor / Will Not Turn On )$555.00

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 pumping water at this time, however due to the fact that the filter pump is over 150 degrees during operation shows that this original pump and motor are struggling to stay working. Recommend replacement of pump motor.

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: N/A$0.00

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$150.00

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

This original pac fab challenger 2 hp waterfall pump is Leaking from its return connection. This can be repaired ($150). Otherwise I would expect this motor to last another 1 - 5 years.

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: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$$260.00

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

This intermatic timer is in poor condition, and will need replacement of the internal timer clock in the next 1 - 24 months due to age and operation ($155).

The breakers that operate the filter and waterfall pumps are original and will expire in 1 - 5 years.

The breaker that controls the pool light should be upgraded to a GFCI circuit breaker ($105)

The GFCI plug breaker is in working condition at this time.

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: Good$

Overall Details

Overall this equipment pad is in ideal condition. It has been maintained very well and the UV paint is optimally used.

This jandy valve is in good condition. Note every 10 years the o rings should be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and resealed. I would recommend doing such on this 10-20 year old valve ($155).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9723Est. Totals


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