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4749 Cameron Ranch Dr., Carmich., Ca (10:00 AM - December 18, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing needs minor repair to self-closing and self latching gates currently the fence does not self close or self latch and also drags at the bottom of the fence.

The fence does not swing away from the swimming pool and therefore needs repair.

$125 - $250 to fix these issues.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface overall is in fair to good condition.

Discoloration occurring at the bottom of the deep end of the pool this is most likely caused by improper water balance techniques (Pouring granular chlorine or pure acid straight into the water in the deep end and not circulating the water for 1-6 hours after depending on quantities).

This condition will not improve over time and has potential reduced the life of the plaster in half.

The other plastering the school does appear to be in good condition.

Also Note pebble Tec is going to be a more course and abrasive plaster compared to a smooth plaster finish.

Tile Condition: Good$0.00

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

There is no loose or missing tile anywhere in the swimming pool.

There is little to no calcium buildup on the tile surface.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $85

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 Very High 10-20 Very High 10-20 Very High 150-200 Very High 120 Very High 800-1000 Very High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Quality overall is very poor despite it's clear presence in the summer it will be very cloudy and less half if not all of the water is drained and refilled or the water is rebalanced to proper levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
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 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

The skimmer is in working condition. There is no loose or missing pieces present.

The main drain is not VGBA compliant and should be replaced with a safety drain cover ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $154

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

The bottom cleaner is in good working condition, however it has several items that need attention to ensure proper working condition;

1. The bag has a tear and is in need of replacement ($55)
2. The hose has prematurely worn hose swivels due to improper water balance, recomend replacement $22 x 2 ($44)
3. The tail sponge is worn and in need of replacment ($10)
4. Bottom cleaner repair service to clean all internal hoses from debris plus perform all repairs above ($45)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$125

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

The autofill is an older metal style fill, it is in working condition however during use it does leak from its main seal. This should be opened, cleaned, and re sealed, or replaced ($125).

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

The pool light is not in working condition at this time. The switch was located and the light switch GFCI was also tested. Breaker received powed and the light did not power on, recommend repair with your pool light.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $0.00

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

Filter Pump Condition: 55$0.00

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

The filter pump has a 6-9 year old pump motor on a 7-12 year old pump body. This shows signs of issue with either plumbing or running dry. I would expect this pump motor hp is either slightly too high (1.0 hp / 1.65thp) for a 1 1/2" intake plumbing (30-45gpm recommended) currently running 60-95 gpm. Or the pool water level is not monitored often and lowers too low too often (not likly).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $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 7-12 years old. I would expect this booster pump to last another 1-4 years only.

It's also using the older style hose connections and hoses ($110). I would expect these hoses to last another 1 - 4 years only.

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: $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$10.00

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

The timer is currently in working condition the timer housing is older while the timer internal mechanisms are new or I would expect the internal mechanisms to last another 10 to 15 years all the outside housing to last the same.

The paint on the timer housing needs to be re-sprayed and UV protected ($10).

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: Poor$455

Overall Details

Valving is metal and plastic.

Virtually everything on the equipment pad is plastic, and everything underground is metal copper.

I would expect the need to update the plumbing to occur in the next 1 - 15 years ($4-5,000).

I would expect the need to update the metal valving ($455) in the next 1 - 24 months.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1322Est. Totals


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