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4966 Goldfield Way, Placerville, Ca (2:00 PM - May 26, 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
Rod Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing does not self close or self latch at this time. Recommend repair for safety. The gate access should also swing away from pool.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $1500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 35' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

I would expect this plaster and pebble surface to last another 7-15 years without issue.

I would expect the gunite areas throughout the plaster to not hold water and cause a small amount of water loss over time. This can be resolved by placing a small layer of plaster over the gunite to ensure water proofing ($1500).

Tile Condition: N/A$600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
100 Pool 50 Lf Spa 50 Lf of Gunite
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 no tile installed. There is only a gunite shell and a plaster surface. There is medium build up on the gunite surface / water line / and commonly exposed areas of waterfalls. To remove this calcium expect a cost of 600-700.

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
6.8 - 7.2 Great 0 Very Low .5 Very Low 0 - 30 Low 40 - 65 Great 100 - 200 Good, Slightly 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

Overall the water quality is damaged and in need of adjustment, recommend water balance to remove foreign contaminants ($250)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $369

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer - There appears to be a built in / removable reverse float valve installed in this skimmer basket. Recommend removing and replacing with like new unit and re sealing this device.

Pool Main Drain - The pool main drain is not up to VGBA complaince, recommend replacing with a VGBA compliant drain during re-plaster ($300) or in the mean time, replace with a VGBA compliant cover.

Spa Drain - There are two main drain covers in this spa body. They are less than 2 fee apart and therefore not VGBA compliant. Recommend during re-plaster upgrading this to VGBA standard. In the mean time, replace with a VGBa compliant cover.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $623.00

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

The bottom cleaner is missing its bottom protective base plate. No doubt through countless abuses due to a long un-fitted hose this units body has taken a prolonged abuse.

Recommend replacement of bottom cleaner $623. Otherwise approx $280-$380 in parts will be necessary to bring this unit back to new.

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 Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is damaged and in need of replacement $55

The shut off for the auto fill is located near the north west side of the home.

Pool Light Condition: 15$155

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

The pool light is in good working condition. No issues found at this time.

There is also a fiber optic pool light / waterfall light installed using fiber spiders, they are in fair working condition at this time.

A pool light typically last 10 years, replacement is $455
A fiber optic tower light typically lasts 7 years, replacement is $955

The fiber tower is in good working condition however it does need a cleaning service; $155 to clean debris and foreign objects.

Spa Light Condition: 15$0.00

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

The spa light is in good working condition. No issues found at this time.

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Filter Condition: 150 $355.00

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

This Pentair Cartridge filter is in poor condition. The pressure is high and in need of an immediate clean, however with this prolific algae issue and due to the age of the unit I would recommend replacing the filter elements with 4 new cartridges ($250-350).

At time of cleaning, recommend lubricating and cleaning all the o rings on this unit and every ten years ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0.00

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

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$525.00

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

The bootster pump connections are in need of attention and repair ($125) recommend repairing this item, however note this booster pump should only last another 6 - 24 months before replacement will be required due to age and its worn out status; decay on casing, sound of bearings, and overall sun damaged condition ($525).

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 worn and used, with a leaking return connection, and no longer in use due to a suction side leak. This pump may last another 6 - 24 months if you fixed all issues present. Recommend replacement with like pump. At that time replace and upgrade the check valves.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$350.00

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

This Pentair Whisperflo pump is in fair to poor working condition, however due to a leaking shaft seal it is considered damaged and in need of repair. Due to the age of the pump and motor, I would recommend replacment of the motor ($350) before replacement of the entire pump ($775) due to the quality of the pentair pump; fair and therefore the housing may get another 5 - 15 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300.00

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

This Pentair Minimax N7 is not in working condition at this time. It does power however it does not turn on its blower or ignaition controls. Recommend investingating the sensor array, this will most likely resolve this heater issue; $125 service call + parts $100-150 vs a new heater $2895.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: $755.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
155
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This Compool LX 3800 Timer is in damaged, working condition.

The unit does function all pieces of equipment, however due to age this unit may only last another 2 - 6 months before replacement may be required ($755-$2200).

Recommend replacement.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Pool light fiber pictures shown here.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1050

Overall Details

Overall all valves (o-rings) and check valves need to be either replaced and or serviced. Expect a cost of $455-1050 to bring this equipment pad to a; cleaned, lubricated, working condition.

Also the entire equipment pad should be painted with UV protectant paint ($155) to ensure proper UV protection.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This actuator and valve are both in working condition however they leak during use and need its o-rings replaced and serviced ($105).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This old low cost check valve piece of equipment should be removed and replaced with a new working version ($150)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This old disconnected piece of equipment and small check valve should be removed and replaced with a new working version ($350)

Condition
Notes

This old low cost check valve piece of equipment should be removed and replaced with a new working version ($150)

The valve pictured right should also be serviced to ensure operation. ($150).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This old check valve piece of equipment should be removed and replaced with a new working version as well as having its o rings replaced ($150)


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7012Est. Totals


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