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9677 Wexford Cir., Granite Bay, Ca (1:00 PM - September 16, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home, To install a new safety barrier fencing expect a cost of $1700-2800 depending on options.
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches, The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Both west and east fences have a difficult time self-closing self latching recommend minor repair $125.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Tile
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13' by 22' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface (tile) and mortar / plaster appears to be in fair to good condition. With no sections missing of tile or grout.

Also Note in some areas it appears to have lost 10-30% of its plaster / mortar missing or worn away (pictured). In the future and every 10-30 years expect a need to re do this with a fresh coat of grout / plaster.

Tile Condition: Good$250

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?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good condition with no loose or missing.

There is light calcium buildup on the spa spillway and some around the pool expect the cost of less than 250 to remove this.

Water Quality Condition: Good $280

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 ideal 20 very high 20 very high 30 ideal 60 ideal 200-300 ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is in good condition however there is much organic debris in the skimmer and the pump basket I would recommend cleaning the filter doing a phosphate treatment as well as an algae treatment if algae is found once the chlorine levels I've been reduced The water quality overall it is in good condition however there is much organic debris in the skimmer and the pump basket I would recommend cleaning the filter doing a phosphate treatment as well as an algae treatment if algae is found once the chlorine levels I've been reduced.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Great $322

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Great 2 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 None 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is in good working condition with a working used skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, used skimmer float valve and float valve seal

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers have old used skimmer float valves as well as skimmer float seals recommend repair and replacement of both of these ($310).
It appears that both the swimming pool and the spa's do not have you VGBA compliant main drain covers recommend replacement with these ($88).

Also recommend updating main drain of pool and spa with the VGBA compliant drain connections for the covers ($300)

Last the side wall x 2 suction covers need VGBA compliant covers to be VGBA complaint. And for safety. Expect a cost of $88 x 2 for these as well.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $300.00

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

The tires are worn and the hose swivels need to be replaced as well as the hose I would expect no less then $300 in repairs to bring the bottom cleaner back to like new.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$125

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

There's a manual fill valve located on the south west corner of the house. It currently turns on and off the auto fill. And it also currently leaks while on recommend minor repair ($125).

Pool Light Condition: $0.00

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

The pool light x two are in good working condition. Both lights turn on then function for 30 minutes. There is a light breaker located next to the equipment panel that does break this light and can be reset.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

The spa light is in good working condition.

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Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

The filter tank appears to be older than 10 years. This filter will typically last 10 to 20 years before replacement is required. I would expect another one to five years from this filter tank in its current condition.

I recommend clean the filter elements and inspecting the filter elements for re-placement ($65).

Otherwise this filter is in good working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: 0$0.00

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

The filter pump is in great working condition. It was tested and in excellent working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$150

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in great working condition however the booster pump connection fittings should be either repaired or replaced ($105).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$355.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
1.25HP - 1,50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is warm / hot to the touch. It will need repair $355 or replacement $655 in the next 1-48 months.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$655

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
1.25HP - 1,50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is failing and in need of motor replacement ($655). Or repair ($355). Recommend replacement due to age.

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: Good $0.00

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

The heater is in good working condition. Heats and functions appropriately.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$125.00

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

The board is in good working condition.

There is an error, it appears to be a salt cell error. This would make sense since there is a flow switch error and there is flow. Recommend salt technician visit and diagnose issues ($125). I would not expect the salt cell to be working at this time.

Also note the light circuit breaker is in good 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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$125

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Inside main Board.

Do to high levels of chlorine the salt cell may be working, however it doesn't appear to be working right now, if it's a sensor expect a cost of $125 or a new cell $650.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$1575

Overall Details

All valves are in good to fair condition. I would expect another 5 years before an o ring reseal would be required across all valves, including replacement of check valves that are currently in need of replacement ($1575, which may include re painting, and new actuators).



Condition
Poor
Notes

These valves are in working condition however they will need attention soon.

The spa check valve appears to be older than 10 years recommend replacement soon.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This actuator is older than 15 years recommend replacement soon.

Condition
Good
Notes

The pressure gauge is in good working condition.

Condition
Good
Notes

This actuator into Jandy valves are in working condition however the actuator ship your place soon and the two Jenny valve should be open cleaned lubricated and resealed.

Condition
Good
Notes

The indoor timer is in good working condition.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4442Est. Totals


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