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877 Swanston Dr., Sacramento, Ca (2:00 PM - August 22, 2016)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $6000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 22' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and 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, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Home owner disclosed water loss issue. Multiple pits, calcium bleed through for 10+ years , water level half way up pool. Recommend re plaster $4200. And leak repair approx $1800 in gunite shell.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Low
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 50 tiles ($750)
Mastic Repair
1500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are several missing tile sections ($750) with connected decking issues ($750) that should be corrected to resolve additional tile failing issues.

Water Quality Condition: N/A $435

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
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Drain and clean this pool ($435) before re plastering / repairing.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $278

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer and Main Drains are empty and can not be fully tested.

However both the skimmer and the main drains need part replacements to be fully functional ($278).

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: $0.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
No No Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

No water fill found.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

To install a new pool light expect a cost of $575.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 150 $150

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

No water flow so filter can not be tested fully.

However the filter element should be replaced due to age and water exposure ($150).

The filter is in fair physical condition and should last another 10-30 years.

Note a sand filter would be a good substitute option for this current filter ($450).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump motor is on and powering however the start capacitor has failed thus not starting the pump / non working pump. Since the motor may has failed recommend replacement ($555).

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

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: 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 $225

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

The heater could not be fully tested due to a non working pump motor. However this unit is 10-12 Years old in fair working condition. It has a new Membrane / New Faceplate. Recommend gas connection modification to bring up to code (6" gs drip leg added $225).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$535

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI is not connected to any light, recommend service and repair ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This Board Needs a Single timer - $155 Additional GFCI Breakers $255 - and A Service Call $125 to bring back to like new and reconnect the pool light.

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: Poor$710

Overall Details

Overall this equipment pad is covered with debris and should be cleared $155, Painted $155, and All valves should be opened, cleaned, and lubricated $275 to bring this pad back to like new and working condition.



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Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor condition 2 way valve. Needs repair (detailed above).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor condition Ladder / Handle. Needs to be re installed or secured correctly ($125 - 550).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1081893700710.00Est. Totals


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