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18751 Via San Marco, Irvine, Ca ( - )

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $145

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

This fencing should be removed, due to being unsafe and not up to code. It should open directed away from the pool, and be self closing and latching; this gate is neither. Due to the gate being forever incapable of closing in the right direction because of the equipment blocking it, we should remove the gate.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $7035

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Other Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by ' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", 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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

This pool has a considerable amount of discoloration present, as well as chipping and major chipping around the light. For the most part the issues are cosmetic, except for a possible stuctural issue at the pool light. A leak detection is recommended to determine if this pool is leaking. A detection is also recommend due to the sheer age of this pool. To resurface this pool with pebble tech and re do the tile would be 7,000. A leak detection is 355.

Tile Condition: Good$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 pools tile overall is in good condition with no missing pieces, however there are some sections of chipped and cracked pieces. There's a considerable amount of calcium build up that may be removed with a cleaning service.

Water Quality Condition: $0.00

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 65 250
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

This water is chemically balanced well. There are currently no signs of algae and this water is very clear.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Great $0.00

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmer and main drain posses excellent suction and flow of water with no issues present at this time. Main drain covers are vgba compliant and safe and up to code.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $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
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

Light requires bulb replacement.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$155

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

Light requires bulb replacement.

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Filter Condition: 0 $0.00

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

This pent air d.e filter is working great, and has no issues at this time. This filter is 5-10 years old and should last many years to come. Currently all of its 8 grids inside the filter are in great condition and won't require replacement for 1-5 years. This is a great filter, and is rated to filter the water the highest parts per million out of any other pump on the market. This pump is equipped with a backwash valve, a handy addition allowing the filter the be self cleaned and thus cleaned by hand much less often.

Filter Pump Condition: 0$1570

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 spa jet pump is a one speed whisper flow pump, of which is close to new in age and condition. The pump works great, has no issues and is safe. To replace this pump with a variable speed pump would cost 1335 for the pump and an addition 245 for labor. This current pump may replace the spa jet pump in order to make this equipment run more energy efficient.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $580

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

This booster pump requires replacement in order to operate the bottom cleaner once more. The 3/4 hp centurion pump is 345 plus labor of 235

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Great$235

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump requires replacement. A new pump is 735 for parts, and an additional 235 to cover materials and labor. In this case it's recommended swapping the filter pump and installing it in place of the jet pump. They are the same pump. In this case it would 235 to replace it for labor. The filter pump will be replaced with a new variable speed energy efficient pump.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$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: $145

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is working great, and is close to new in age and condition. Currently this heater is missing a grounding wire. One should be installed immediately to make this heater safe and to comply with California safety code.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0.00

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

These two yellow dial timers are working well and have no issues at this time. Both are responsible for turning on the filter and the spa jet pump.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $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$390

Overall Details

this system has three pent air three way valves, all of which should have an air leak repair for 85 each, a total of 255. One of the ball valves should be replaced due to barely turning.135



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Requires air leak repair $85 per valve, total of 255 for all 3

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Works well, this ball valve has no issues.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommended air leak repair 85$

Condition
Notes

Recommended replacement, due to barely turning. 135$

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11070Est. Totals


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