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1050 Starbrook Dr., Galt, Ca (4:00 PM - July 17, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $155.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Slider Door Access was through home.
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The door alarm was not in working condition. It appears the two sided tape and battery must be replaced, or the entire unit.

Pool Surface Condition: 2500 $3500.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
11' by 22' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface is in the last stage of its plaster life.

I see many potential or clear areas of gunite exposure.

It may be required to replace the plaster surface in the next 1-24 months.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
80 - 90
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 in good working condition.

The tile has a small section of missing tile / cracked gunite shell.

Recommend having this crack area assessed by a structural engineer.

Note the missing tile is approx $100-$250 to repair.

Calcium cleaning is also recommended as the calcium is heavy. Approx 10-12 years old.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $170

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 .05 - 1 Low .05 - 1 Low N/A 80-120 High 400-800
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

There is algae , phosphates, and water loss present.

The chemicals needs adjustment before swimming should resume.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $234

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 ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 2 Na
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Missing skimmer float, and the main drains need VGBA compliant covers.

Note the skimmer weir should be replaced as well +$35

And the skimmer opening / size wall of the pool has a large seperation, note this is an area where water loss will occur. Recommend repair to resolve water loss +$155-$355.

Recommend confirming any cracks with geotechnical engineer to confirm structural strength.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $100.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair condition. Note this unit due to its age and condition, expect minor repairs between $100-250 to bring this like new working condition.
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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is in poor condition, metal style, recommend replacement with plastic style float.

Pool Light Condition: 0$0.00

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

This incandescent, 500 watt, pool light was in great working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: 150 $320

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

This Cartridge Filter 360 SQFT is in fair condition. High filter pressure recommend cleaning filter ($65) and / or replacement - recommended ($255).

Filter Pump Condition: 55$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

This filter pump is running hot, but has no bearing resistance noise. I suspect the heat is coming from the higher than normal filter pressure. Recommend cleaning the filter and re testing pump for heat. If still hot recommend replacment of pump motor with a variable speed motor.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $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: $210.00

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

The timer clock is in fair working condition.

The light switch is in working condition.

The light breaker is not GFCI and it appears that the outside box does not have a GFCI plug installed, recommend installing such for convenience at that time of repair.

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$455

Overall Details

Overall the valves and connection fittings are all sound with no leaks present.
Condition
Good		 Notes

These 3 way valves should have their o rings replaced / opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed once every 10 - 15 years. This does not appear to have been done. Recommend ; $455.
Condition
Good		 Notes

This Salt Cell Spacer and Chlorinator Connection is in good working condition.
Condition
Good		 Notes

This Pressure Gauge Assembly is in great condition at 15 PSI
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5859Est. Totals

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