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1915 Larkin Dr., Roseville, Ca (3:00 PM - April 22, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $65

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

The safety fencing self closes however it does not self latch. Recommend minor repair. $65

Pool Surface Condition: 2500 $4500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 33' 10-50% 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 surface is wearing. No signs of water loss (chemical readings). Surface was recently leak detected (most likely repaired spa wall jets) with bullseye leak detection. No other cracks or surface abrasions present. Some rust colored stains pictured on steps however appears to only be surface level. I would expect another 12-48 months from this plaster surface before re plaster would be required ($4500).

Upon replaster please consider replacing the copper plumbing as this may be retired now or in the next 10-30 years ($1500-2500).

Also updating be plaster with the latest VGBA standard in covers and new wall jets (current jets are no longer active). ($1200).

The spa is also missing it's eyelets (due to leak repair). Recommend replacing with updated eyelets ($20-30$ each).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Overall the tile is in fair condition. Some loose or missing tiles found. Approx $300 in repairs. And there is medium calcium build up and should be removed in the next 1-72 months ($550).

Water Quality Condition: Poor $405

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
7.8-8.2 10+ 10+ 100 60-90 450
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water needs adjustment on nearly all levels. Recommend chemical adjustments ($155).

Also recommend algae treatments ($255)

And filter service to remove organics ($100-150).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $234

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 ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
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 is missing its float ($55) as well as its o-ring ($45). Both are not allowing this pool to work its main drain preventing flow. Recommend repair.

Also both pool and spa have non VGBA compliant covers. Bith need replacement ($88x2) to bring this up to a minimum standard.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$125

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

The manual fill is working however it's fill valve body is leaking badly. Recommend repair of this valve ($125).

Pool Light Condition: 0$0.00

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

The pool light is in good working condition. No water present inside the lens. This pool and spa light operate off a dimmer switch located next to the spa as well.

Spa Light Condition: Great$0.00

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

This spa light is in good working condition. No water found inside the lens.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

This filter is in working condition. The water is clean and clear with no signs of debris back flow.

By code this de filter is missing its separation tank for backwash treatments ($350-450 installed) however because of the original installation date this may be excluded. Either way this hazardous material (de once used and combined with contaminants) should be separated from debris and disposed.

This filter is in fair to poor physical condition. It's backwash valve is also not functioning as ideal; a servicing would help this issue ($45-125).

Recommend pressure gauge replacement ($45) and separation tank addition.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$90

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good working condition.

The pump basket needs replacement ($45).

The pump lid o ring and pump check valve also should be serviced as they are leaking ($45).

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

There is an equalizer line installed that allows air flow to the spa jets. However it is missing it's blower motor (toggled by the switch next to the light dimmers)

Recommend replacement of spa blower motor ($450-650).


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2800

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

This heater is in poor to damaged condition.

Recommend replacement vs repair (repair $200-1000) replacement ($2800).

400k btu natural gas heater.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$250

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

This board is in excellent condition.

Operates all functions of the pool and spa.

Temp sensors - air and water - are in working condition.

Water temp sensor ($85) may have an issue as it was working and then displayed a high temp (166) when running.

The board is also missing a compliant gfci breaker and plug for the pool and spa light (required for safety and code) $188

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$900

Overall Details

Overall the valves here need replacement x 2 (old Ortega metal non serviceable valves) $355.

One actuator is failing ($305).

And the pad needs painting ($125) and additional minor maintenance.



Condition
Poor
Notes

Fair to poor condition suction side actuator and valve and backwash lever.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Failing actuator on the return side valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Failed in ground cleaning system - recommend replacement ($650).

Condition
Good
Notes

Dimmer switches.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Faded pressure gauge.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10084Est. Totals


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