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2815 Augusta Way, Rocklin, Ca (12:00 PM - November 2, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Both west and east gates (one around the pool) and the other accessing the backyard (side yard) are not self-closing or self-latching.

Pool Surface Condition: 2500 $4100.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 26' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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 surface of this pool is at the limit of its life at this time. Recommend replaster in the next 1 - 12 months. I do not feel that the plaster can be considered water-proof at this time.

Replaster is between $3800-4200 (est $4100).

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
90-100
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

There are no loose or missing tile. There is however calcium build up on the waterfall and on the tile line around the pool tile. This should be removed before it gets to impacted.

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
7.2-7.4 20 20 + 150 + Very High 80-120 800+ High
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 cynuric acid is too high at this time. The chlorine is also too high and should be lowered to allow safe swimming.

Last the calcium hardness is slightly high, by draining this pool you can correct the cyanuric & calcium hardness levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $193

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 Skimmer Float O-Ring ($105)
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

The skimmer has significant chemical burn due to improper chemical distribution by using 3" tablets in the skimmer basket. Recommend only using liquid chlorine.

The skimmer needs a new low profile float valve ($55) as well as a skimmer weir ($55).

The main drain should also be modified once re-plaster occurs to update the main drain with a new safe VGBA drain cover. In the mean time a new VGBA cover should be replaced to allow safe swimming to occur duing filter pump filtration ($88).

The main drain could not be photopgraphed or seen well due to water quality clarity.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $105.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in good working condition, however its in line basket screen needs replacement ($50) as well as the tires on the unit in the next 1 - 12 months ($55).

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 Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in working condition. No leaks found,

Pool Light Condition: 575$575

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

The pool light does not turn on at this time. It does have a working breaker, GFI plug, however no switch. Therefore a new light switch will also need to be installed as well to ensure proper operation (+$135).

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 like new working condition, however due to the debris load in the swimming pool at this time, and a slightl high filter pressure I would recommend a cleaning of the filter to ensure proper operation.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$255.00

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 motor is not warm, however there is some bearing noise and can be repaired ($255) before motor replacement becomes necessary.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$135

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
0
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition. However the faceplate is missing it's mount screw causing the face place to fall out every time it's opened.

It's also missing a light switch for the pool light. Both can be fixed via a service call ($135).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: $

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$560

Overall Details

All valves are in fair to poor working condition.

There is one location of an air leak on the suction side of the filter pump. This can be repaired for approx $150

The valves all need their o rings opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed due to age (older than 15 years). $355

All piping should be given a fresh coat of paint ($55).



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Good
Notes

5 psi at 1hp

Condition
Good
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6833Est. Totals


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