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2540 Stratford Cir., El Dorado Hills, Ca (2:00 PM - August 31, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Rod Iron Side of home, Around pool
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

Staircase does not have a gate, not required just a safety point.

The fence going into the pool also self closes however it does not self latch, minor repair.

Pool Surface Condition: Great $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Great condition.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
No
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

50/50 mix of ceramic and natural stone (cost saving upon construction).

Plaster application to tile and stone appears to be sound, however a low, tight joint. With proper water balance expect no issue for 5 - 15 years with this joint.

Water Quality Condition: Good $135

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
7.8-8.0 Slightly High 1.0 Slightly Low 1.0 Slightly Low 45 Slightly Low 80-100 Slightly High 300 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water is only slightly imbalanced. Expect a cost of $50 to bring back to ideal + phosphate treatment for common organics.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $614

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2
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
The first skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The two skimmers are in good working, poor physical condition at this time from consistent chemical abuse of trichlor tablets.

Recommend part replacement of both skimmer floats, weirs, and skimmer o rings (bottom) to ensure pumps do not expire due to low water or water loss (especially now that there is no working auto fill) $350.

Also note one skimmer (left or west) has a crack on the outside of the skimmer concrete shell, not compromising the plastic skimmer shell. This is still a concern of mine that this brittle skimmer may have issue in the next 5 - 20 years ($750).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380 Black
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner needs a few maintenance parts; hose ($55), tail, sponge, wheels, bearings, and tires ($150).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$125.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fill float broken, as well as a leaky manual shut off valve. Recommend repair.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Spa Light Condition: Fair$0.00

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: $305

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Super Star Clear 500SQFT
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

No leaks, High pressure, Broken Pressure Gauge.

Recommend filter replacement ($250) due to very high filter pressure.

Also replacement pressure gauge ($55)

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri-Star 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 3 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

Filter pump is hot, most likely due to a dirty filter, and slightly inefficient plumbing for the size of this pump.

Recommend cleaning filter and re checking heat. If motor is not cool to the touch, recommend additional service ($125).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$155

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 5060 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in great working. However there are leaks located in the hoses connection to the pump. Recommend repair ($155).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$155.00

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

Hot motor, indicating inefficient operation and modification needed.

Plumbing size + main drain cover too small for this size of pump. Recommend modification (replacement main drain cover) to most likley eliminate heat issue ($155) otherwise recommend bearing replacement to resolve heat issue ($255).


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: Great $505

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

The heater is in great working condition. Note the heater is not designed to be so close to the wood lattice and the deck above, potential fire hazard, recommend installing an exhaust shoot ($250) to avoid a potential issue. Also significant foliage debris around heater top, recommend trimming for safety. The gas leg is also non compliant causing potential damage to the heater (long term) sediment leg ($255).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$155

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

Board, Timer, both in good working condition. All air and water temperature sensors are working and connected.

Recommend upgrading breakers with GFCI ($155) for safety.

Light plug GFCI in good working condition.

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: Good$505

Overall Details

Overall the valving installed is in good condition. The pad has significant dirt debris that should be cleared for equipment safety ($155).

There are two check valves between 1 - 12 years old, one check valve needs replacement ($175) while the other should as well ($175).

Two actuators in good working condition. Allowing the pool and spa to be one body of water.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $261993700505.00Est. Totals


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