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1036 Callawassie Way, Roseville, Ca (7:00 PM - August 12, 2016)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $125

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 fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Needs self closing - self latching to occur for a safe barrier.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $255

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Good surface. Some scratches. Some rust stains that can be removed via treatment ($255).

Tile Condition: Good$255

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No loose or missing tile, except on the concrete border; recommend small repair ($255).

Water Quality Condition: Good $400

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 - High 30 - High 30 - High 200 - High 120 - High 400
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Imbalanced water ($150),
High chlorine potentially hiding algae outbreak ($250), Otherwise this body of water is sound.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $480

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 2 2 Drains - Not Present or Damaged ($116)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmers need new float valves, o ring replacement, and weirs every ten years, all appear to be original, except for the weir door (1-2years).

Main drain covers x3 and skimmer equalizer covers x2 are not VGBA compliant and should be replaced for safety ($480)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280 - Pressure Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Needs new tail sponge

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
Yes Yes Manual Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

No issues.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$700

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Pool light appears to have water inside the light lens.
Spa light appears to not have water inside light lens.

Fiber tower is overgrown with debris, and may still be functional (not likely due to physicial condition) once the light breaker ($150), gfi ($105), or pool light are replaced ($575 White light $1275 Colored) or the spa light is replaced ($475 White light $1175 Colored) or the Fiber Tower needs repair or most likley replacement ($1078) will this issue be solved.

Note I feel all will need replacement due to condition. Otherwise it may be a simple electrical issue, easily discovered via a technician service visit ($125 + Pool Light Replacement Service $575).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
No water present inside light lens
Spa Light Additional Notes

Detailed under pool light notes section.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $55

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter pressure is only slightly high +5psi. Recommend light cleaning ($55) to resolve this pressure issue.

Otherwise this filter is in good working condition with no leaks present.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$515

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months.
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good working condition, however due to air leaks on its suction side seals (estimated in valves and fittings section), and an unlubricated lid o ring, this pump has only 50-75% prime. Further stressing the pump motor causing a level of 4 out of 4 on the heat index scale.

Recommend motor ($185) and replacement service ($255) + Motor Seal Replacements ($75).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Energy Efficient Booster
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$515

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump is in good working condition however due to the extreme heat rating of 4 out of 4 this pump motor has been compromised and will expire in the next 1 - 24 months. Recommend motor ($185) and replacement service ($255) + Motor Seal Replacements ($75).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$515

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1hp 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The pump has had its switch removed ($105) and or no longer functions, Recommend motor ($185) and replacement service ($255) + Motor Seal Replacements ($75).

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: Good $0.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite System 3 Natural Gas
Heater Additional Notes

In good working condition.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timers x 2 are in good working condition.

There are two light switches / timers on the lower portion of the panel. These switches appear to be having issues and may need replacement in the next 1 - 24 months ($250).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$0

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: N/A$750

Overall Details

Overall the valves and fittings are in fair to poor condition and can be corrected by re painting the equipment pad with new uv protectant paint($175), and opening all valves, cleaning, and re sealing ($575) to allow another 10-15 years of worry free operation. Note some o rings will also need to be replaced, but most will not (approx cost of all o rings $500 or less typically changes every 10-30 years).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $330093700750.00Est. Totals


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