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5021 Morrill Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (11:00 AM - September 15, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $1000.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 50-100% 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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface appears to be worn down to gunite shell in some areas, including three cracks in the north wall / step / waterfall step: These areas can be repaired for approx $1000 to allow the rest of the plaster to last another 1-10 years. Otherwise replaster is necessary ($4200).

Tile Condition: Good$705

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Calcium Build up $500 and some minor loose tile and or missing grout that can be repaired ($255).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $210

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
20 20
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Light algae present on shade side steps / discoloration

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $264

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 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 skimmer has no issues other than used skimmer float and used weir door, that should be replaced in the next 1 to 5 years ($105).

The pool and spa main drain cover(s) x3 and pool main drain is not VGBA compliant and therefore should be modified for safety.

Note in the spa these two covers are too close for safety and or new safety covers to be vgba compliant. Recommend modification upon re plaster.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Kreepy Krawler
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner is in working condition with only a few very minor parts missing (mat wear, and "bumper" cable missing slider nobs) I would expect repair is needed only after one year to three years ($105 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$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

Manual fill. In non leaking working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0.00

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

The pool / spa light / the fiber optic tower are in good working condition. I would expect this unit to last another one to ten years without issue.

Spa Light Condition: Good$0.00

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

Described in pool light notes.

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Filter Condition: 55 $55

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - 350 sqft
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

The filter is in overall fair to good condition with no leaks present pressure gauge works and there are no additional issues other than a slightly dirty filter that should be clean soon.

Note due to high filter pressure overall I would expect the filter elements are in need of replacement in the next 6 to 12 months ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$255

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 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., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in there working condition there are leaks in the shaft seal causing motor deterioration and pump deterioration. I would expect the motor to need replacements in the next 1 to 24 months. The motor is also hot and showing signs of stress due to high filter pressure and poor pump quality. Recommend motor repair ($255) / 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: Poor$255

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is leaking from its pump lid O-ring causing the pump to run dry also the seal plate O-ring is leaking and may need repair or replacement ($255).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Poor$210

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is in fair condition however it is leaking from the pump lid o ring and the motor is also too high of HP for the pipe size and jet count. Running a 3 out of 4 on heat. If left unresolved the motor will expire again in 1-10 years depending on use ($555).

Recommend resizing spa jet eyelets ($210) to potentially resolve this issue.

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Poor $255

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Hot motor at 3 out of 4 during use. May be caused due to low water flow from dirty filter and low water flow then from filter pump. Recommend filter cleaning. Otherwise motor will need bearings replaced in the next 1-12 months ($255).

Heater Condition: Poor $350

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

Heater in poor physical condition and good working condition.

Note heater panel membrane is near expiration ($175) as well as the gas leg needing to be re ran for heater longevity ($175). Recommend repairs to maintain heater efficiency for another 3-15 years.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$185

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

All operations on this and the indoor panel work and function ideally. Temp and water sensors are both working well. Gfi outlet plug is not gfci compliant and should be replaced as well as the breaker inside the panel ($185).

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$1110

Overall Details

Overall there are two valves that need replacement on the solar side ($275) and al other valves have not. Been serviced in the past 10 to 15 years and should be clean lubricated and resealed ($665). I'll plumbing should also be painted ($175).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3664937001110.00Est. Totals


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