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969 Blackwell Way, Galt, Ca (2:00 PM - August 29, 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, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon, The safety fencing was not checked
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Both propped open.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

IT appears there are some areas of light plaster wear.

However due to the overall condition of the plaster surface (smooth, however discolored throughout) I would expect some small patch areas of re-plastering 1-10 years ($1000) and the remaining plaster to last 7-15 years ($4000).

No issues present at this time.

Tile Condition: Good$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is no loose or missing tiles, there are two areas of concern of mine; near the waterfall and the spa; where the plaster meets the stone underwater, this will need attention in the next 5 - 15 years ($500).

Water Quality Condition: Good $450

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?
355 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Needs slight chemistry adjustment.

However it needs significant organic synthetic treatments $355 along with a new filter element ($455).

Recommend pool drain and clean instead ($450).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $529

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 Skimmer Float O-Ring ($105)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
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 weir* ($54)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

These Main Drains are actually VGBA compliant, one in about one hundred are compliant.

However, the main drain covers are older , non-compliant covers, and should be upgraded for safety ($88each x 4).

The skimmer is missing some important pieces, which is mostly causing the algae issue in this pool. Recommend replacement parts and upon replaster (1-15 years) consider entire skimmer replacement ($500-1000) due to heavy chemical abuse.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 380 Pre 1999
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair condition. It will need minor maintenance parts (Approx $105) to keep this unit at 100%, note currently it is at approx 85% power.

Recommended parts will include; tires, tail, tail sponge, bearings, and a tail clip, one if not all hose swivels, and maybe a wall adaptor.

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 No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

No issues with leaking, unit in working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

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+)

Pool light not working at this time. Either due to water inside lens (could not confirm due to low water clarity) or because of a bad breaker.

Note I would expect the light can to need replacement in the next 1 - 24 months regardless of working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Cartridge
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Pressure is very high, potentially damaging the filter shell, expect an immediate replacement cost of the filter cartridge ($450).

Recommend replacing entire unit with a sand filter ($450).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 2 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment, The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition the motor is slightly warm and the pump at one time had a heavy leak at the return fitting however it has been repaired since, no issues at this time, I would expect another 10-30 years from this pump if maintained well (weekly pump basket cleanings, not running dry, and not running high pressure / resistance. Note this is a 1.5+ hp pump motor so expect considerable energy savings when switching to a variable speed pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair$0

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

The booster is cool running and in working condition. I would expect this 12 year old pump to last another 1 - 72 months without issue.

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$575.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Pump does not power on at this time. Most likely in need of motor replacement ($575).

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 Natural Gas
Heater Additional Notes

This heater functions and is in great working condition, however it will require a gas "leg" modification to ensure this unit works correctly for years to come ($225).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$485

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

The timer clocks are both in fair condition, both do not trip on and off every time, recommend timer clocks replacement ($65 each x 2).

The GFI and GFI plugs as well as all breakers are both not GFCI compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($355).

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$975

Overall Details

All valves and actuators here are in poor to good condition, and will need to be servcied and replaced in the next 1 - 10 years. Expect a cost of $975 to bring all back to like new and painted. Otherwise this all should last another 1-24 months without issue, other than a spa suction valve repair ($255) required asap.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $354993700975.00Est. Totals


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