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375 Silver Bend Way, Auburn, Ca (2:00 PM - September 19, 2015)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Rod Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing was not checked
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting"
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in excellent condition overall. I would expect the surface last another 7 to 15 years without any issue.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
95-110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in overall good condition. With no loose or missing tiles. There Is light calcium buildup present on the tile that can be removed easily with calcium cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $195

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
7.6 - 7.8 slightly high 1.0 ideal 1.0 ideal 0-30 low 80-110 slightly high 0 - 150 very low
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is good, however there needs to be adjustment to bring this water to a maintainable standard. Recommend approx 100-$200 in chemical cost.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $146

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 ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is in working condition however it is missing its; 1. float valve ($55) 2. skimmer float valve o - ring ($65) or 3. Skimmer Weir ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer is in working in this shit at this time however it's skimmer float valve needs to be replaced as well as the skimmer float O-ring ($155).

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 bottom cleaner is in need of a minor repair approximately 200 $300 in repair costs would be what I would expect. At this time I would expect the hose as well as a few items inside the bottle cleaner to need to be replaced.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$0.00

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 is in good working condition. It is located against the corner of the house there's also an automatic auto fill installed next to the pool that appears to be in great working condition however it needs a hose to be attached.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$0.00

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

The pool light appears to be functioning at this time however because the color does not change as it should I would expect this light only to last another one to 48 months before replacement is needed ($650-1100).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $0

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

The filter is like new within 1 to 3 years old. The filter elements should be cleaned at this time $65. The filter should last another 10 to 20 years without issue to the tank however the filter elements may only last another 6 to 12 months before replacement is needed ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: 55$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 good working condition at this time with no leaks present. This pump appears to be older than one years old and I would expect this pump if covered to last more than 30 years.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$575

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

The booster pump is in there working condition at this time however the temperature on the pump tells me that the motor is failing recommend bearing replacement ($225) or recommend whole pump replacement with new booster hoses ($575) as this currently is not designed for long term operation.

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: $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: $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: Fair$0.00

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

There are two Intermatic 220 V timers installed both are in working condition one controls the filter pump the other controls the booster pump.

There appears to only be one way to turn on the pool light that is located in a box next to the side of the home (pictured).

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: N/A$350

Overall Details

No valves present. Equipment pad has been covered with freeze protectant foam I would either recommend reviewing this foam padding or ensuring that the filter pump has freeze protection on and enabled. Otherwise to redo the foam padding as well as repaint equipment pad expect the cost of $350.



Condition
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Notes

Foam padding pictured.

Condition
Good
Notes

Pressure gauge reads well and is in good working condition.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2016Est. Totals


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