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8469 Old Ranch Rd., Orangevale, Ca (12:00 PM - June 29, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $120.00

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

The fencing was in non self closing self latching shape.

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $4800.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 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 many areas of potential exposed gunite throughout. Recommend replacement plaster ASAP ($3800-4200) as well as potential structural reinforcement issues ($800+) (ie rebar has been exposed in several locations to water this degrades the rebar shell as a whole).

Recommend a structural engineer review these photos as well before during and after replaster.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
80-95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile has no loose or missing sections.

There is light calcium build up, it will cost $450 - 500 to remove.

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 150 + very high 120-180 Very High 450-600 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is in overall good condition.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 NA 1 NA
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has good flow, allowing the skimmer weir to open and close.

Note the skimmer weir is dated and will need replacment $55, (it is the tabed version).

The main drain is not a VGBA compliant cover, to replace with a single VGBA compliant cover expect a cost of $88 for the cover.

To replace it with a VGBA flush bottom drain expect a cost of $300+ during replaster.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $100.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair to good condition. Note the unit has dealt with over chlorination and chlorine tablets in the system via skimmer baskets for 3-6 years. This will cause internal components to fail in the next 1 - 5 years, expect a cost of $250-$450 in replacement parts for this unit, however once repaired this unit will work well for 10-20 years. Vs a new cleanr $623 installed.

Recommend minor adjustment service $45 + parts ($55+)

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 Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill has a small leak on the top of the valve handle. This should be repaired as it can leak considerably ($55).

Pool Light Condition: 15$15

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

This pool light appears to be original and in good to fair working condition due to age.

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 $200.00

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

The filter is in fair physical condition. It may last another 1 - 7 years without issue. However currently there is a small leak locaed in the north west corner of the unit. I cannot identify where the leak is coming from. If the tank is leaking through the platic expect a cost of $300 to replace the shell bottom. To replace and seal o rings expect a cost of $200+.

Note the pressure gauge is not working ($55 pres assembly).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$450

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 an energy efficient two speed designed motor and single speed designed pump.

The computer module is in good working condition that controls the pump motor.

However the pump motor is hot and may be showing signs of failure due to high heat during operation, or it may just have dirty / high filter pressure. Recommend cleaning filer and if still hot during low speed operation expect a cost of $450-$550 to replace the motor in the next 1 - 12 months.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Other$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: 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: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$305

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
205
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This timer board has no working GFCI breakers installed ($155 each installed)

Recommend installing such on the pool pump and light GFCI approx cost $305 installed.

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$125

Overall Details

All valves installed (2) are in good smooth working condition.

All piping and valves need a fresh coat of UV protectant paint. Expect a cost of $125 to do such.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6705Est. Totals


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