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3404 Ridgeview Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (11:00 AM - September 30, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing is not self closing self latching at this time

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 35' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is worn and in worn shape. Recommend replaster in the next 1 - 48 months. Approx cost to replaster this pool $4500-6500 depending on options.

Tile Condition: Good$880

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 Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are areas of loose or missing tile sections. Approx cost to re apply current missing tile areas and calcium removal service ($880).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $320

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
8.0 + 20+ 20+ 30-50 100+ 100-250
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), 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 his poor with a high pH and high alkalinity level along with high chlorine levels this water is not ideal for summing recommend adjustment ($250).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $193

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 2 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
2 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), The skimmer is not in working condition as it's missing its; 1. float valve ($55) 2. skimmer float valve o - ring ($65) or 3. Skimmer Weir ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

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

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$0.00

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

There is no auto fill present.

Pool Light Condition: Other$0

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

The pool light is not in working condition. It appears the lights are older than 10 years and no longer turning on. Recommend replacement x 2.

An alternate issue could be the light GFCI breaker, or main light breaker. All could have failed and may also need to be replaced with updated plugs and breakers; $225.

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 $55

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

The filter is in good working condition however the elements will need to be cleaned; $55-75

Filter Pump Condition: 550$775

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump motor is failing and will need repair; $455 or replacement $775.

The intake plumbing also should require a smaller motor on this pump.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0.00

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

The booster pump is in good to great working condition at this time.

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: Fair$375

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

This timer box and mechanisms are all in fair to poor working condition. Replacement cost is $375 for a dual timer box replacement. Otherwise this unit may last another 1-36 months.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Auxillary Timer no longer connected to power.

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: Poor$1025

Overall Details

Recommend servicing all shown pictures; $775.

1. Pool Light Junction Box / Pool Lights GFCI

2. Ortega Valve; remove or replace; $225-775.

3. 2nd shot of light GFCI

4. Jandy Lube Valve; when re acitviated recommend replacing this valve $75
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes
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Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes
Condition
Poor		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3748Est. Totals

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