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1801 Oleander Pl, Davis, Ca (6:00 PM - June 8, 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, Rod Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Does not self close or self latch

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $6500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is in poor and damaged condition. There are cracks and pits and exposed gunite throughout. Recommend replacement plaster ASAP ($4500-5200) as well as potential structural reinforcement issues ($800+) (ie rebar has been exposed in several locations to water). Recommend a structural engineer review these photos as well as a plaster & pool company to confirm exact pricing to confirm a working pool body.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
110-120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is worn and will need to be repaired or remodeled soon. I would expect approx $660 in repairs currently. And $520 in calcium removal. Or replacement would be $2000-2500.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $85

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 ideal 3-5 ideal 40 - 100 Ideal 120-180 Very High 450-800 Slightly High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water quality is in fair to good condition. I would expect only a minor ph and alkalinity adjustment to be performed to bring this pool back to ideal.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $193

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 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 missing its float seal plate o ring ($105
Its also needs its float to be replaced ($58).

The main drain cover is not compliant, expect a VGBa compliant cover to run $88.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 10 $25.00

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

The bottom cleaner appears to be in great working condition. Approx 1 - 12 months old. Needs tails sponge $25.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$155.00

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

The autofill valve is leaking and in need of replacement + repair ($155)

Pool Light Condition: 575$575

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

The two pool lights did not have power. Therefore they could not be tested, however due to the age and the condition inside the lens I would expect these two lights to need replacement in the next 1 - 24 months regardless of condition ($575 x 2) .

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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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 fair condition. I would expect that the elements are in fair shape, however these elements need to be cleaned every quarter ($85) at that time recommend inspecting elements and determining if replacement is necessary ($350-450).

Filter Pump Condition: N/A$550.00

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

This filter pump is not powered at this time. However due to the age of the pump and its current condition, I would expect this pump to last another 1 - 24 months before the motor may need to be replaced ($550)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor / Damaged$555.00

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

Booster is in very poor physical condition. Recommend Replacement as this booster, if working, will only work another 1 - 36 weeks $555

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: N/A$0.00

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

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) $550.00

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

This Sta-Rite System 3 Natural Gas heater is in damaged condition.

If power is restored I would expect a cost of $100 to replace the button cover, $35-4500 to replace electrical components. However once repaired, I would expect this unit to last another 1 - 10 years without any major issue. Quality product overall.

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Board & Timer Condition: N/A$785.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
210
Board & Timer Additional Notes

At minimum this pool needs a working timer clock, it does not appear to have a timer clock at this time. Recommend installation of such $355 + breakers $205 and conduit ($225).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$785

Overall Details

Valves and connections overall are poor. Both valve bodies are hard to turn, recommend re-build and re seal ($225). Also recommend re UV paint service $155. Also recommend re connection fittings on booster pump connections $155. Pressure Gauge Body Replacement $55 + $35.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Pressure gauge is in poor condition.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11628Est. Totals


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