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5733 E Walton, Long Beach, Ca (3:00 PM - March 4, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

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

This home has a gate on the side of the home that is in good condition. Capable of self closing and opening directed away from the pool, making it up to california safety code. There is no issues present at this time.

Pool Surface Condition: 2500 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16 ft' by 32 ft' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

This pool surface is estimated to be atleast 20 years of age judging from its skimmer installed at this time. This pool has some signs of discoloration and chipping of the plaster, however there are no cracks present at this time leaving no reason to believe the pool is losing water. However, judging from the age of the pool a leak detection service is highly recommended in order to guarantee to determine if the pool is losing water or not. If so it can cause serious damage to surrounding areas therefore a leak detection is recommended as soon as possible.

Tile Condition: Great$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

This ceramic tile has all of its pieces fully intact, with only a couple cracked and missing pieces. There are small amounts of calcium build up present that may be removed with a tile cleaning service.

Water Quality Condition: Good $125

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 1 3 100 60 150
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

This pools water is overall in fair condition with very clear water present. There are small amounts of algae present by the steps, that may be removed by the chemicals in the water being corrected. There is a panel with a wire exposed for a previous light. It currently serves no purpose and is recommended to be removed and covered.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0.00

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is a very old style, howerver its working fine and has no issues at this time. The main drain cover should be replaced as soon as possible with a VGBA drain cover in order to be safe and up to code.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 10 $0.00

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

This bottom cleaner is close to new in age and is operating great at this time. It is in like new condition and has no issues at this time and is fully capable of cleaning the pool bottom of small debris .

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

This auto fill is a munual style fill, of which is working great and has no issues present at this time.

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

The pool light requires a bulb replacement in order to turn on.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: 0 $0.00

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

This D.E filter potentially has a clogged line and is currently indicating no pressure running through the filter. The filter will be inspected by the current home owner to determine the issue. Most likely, the system was put together improperly. Judging from the condition of the pool the filter has recently been working and not up until very recently has it stopped operating correctly. A minor adjustment should correct the issues currrently being experienced by the filter.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is an older whisper flow that is out of production. It has no issues at this time. The motor is almost brand new in age, of which is a 1 and a half horse pump. This pumps wiring should be completely replaced. It is wired incorrectly with very old wiring, missing a crucial safety that should be installed immediately. Lastly, this pump is not grounded or bonded, another serious electrical issue rendering this pump entirely unsafe and in complete violation of California safety code.

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: $0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: $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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$0.00

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

This electrical timer is extremely old in age but still is capable of doing its job at turning on and off the pools filter pump every day. This timer works fine for now but may go at any time.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

These valves currently serve no purpose and are incable of directing the flow of any water as intended. However, them not operating at this time is fine due to the valves being unnecessary in the first place due to the design of this pools system.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $940Est. Totals


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