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9409 Laguna Lake Way,, Elk Grove,, CA (3:00 AM - November 18, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Swimming Pool Safety Barrier Code requires that a gate must have a "self closing" latch and open outward and swing away from the pool environment.
THIS POOL'S SAFETY BARRIER DOES NOT CURRENTLY MEET CODE.
RECOMMENDATION: Remedy ASAP

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $6000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13' by 36' 50-100% 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, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The current plaster condition is in need of resurfacing. There are several options to resurfacing i.e.;
Standard Plaster
Pebble
Quartz
Marble
Granite
Others...

Tile Condition: Poor$2050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 0
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Moss Rock @ 50% of the Water Line Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

OPINION: Tile, when installed correctly and maintained property (thin set & grout) can offer a water tight barrier for the pool's water environment. When "Natural Rock" such as Moss Rock is placed below the water line water can seep into the rock and between the mortar joints and cause water to migrate out of the pool. Over time this water movement continually erodes the capillary channels providing increasingly larger avenues for escape of water.
RECOMMENDATION: Have a Landscape Professional expose the back side of the Moss Rock and investigate the water tightness of the pool. If water is seeping, then when the pool is re-surfaced attend to the rock's mortar and seal the rock and mortar with a product that can remedy this issue.

Water Quality Condition: Poor $300

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
6.5 0 to 0.5 10 0 80-120 250
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., 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

The pH reading together with the Total Chlorine level reflects a corrosive acidic water condition. It was observed that Chlorine Tabs were placed in the Skimmer Leaf Basket. This practice is not recommended, as in between filtration cycles the Tabs will dissolve and concentrate in the Skimmer's canister. This creates a very high acidity level (-2.0 pH) from the chlorine and can result in deteriorating the internal mechanisms of the pool's equipment i.e.; Pumps, Heater, Valves, etc...

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $243

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The Virginia Graeme Baker Act has specific mandates for safe drain covers. These involve the open grate space for a given Mfg.'s cover in relationship with the pipe size / pumping capabilities. Due to the covers at the bottom of the pool not being observable, it is recommended that this is investigated prior to swimming. Please refer to this link; http://www.poolsafely.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pssa.pdf

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner hose was unattached to the return fitting for the pool cleaner.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto-fill was non-operable and the shut-off valve was leaking.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0.00

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

One pool light was a color changing (shallow end) and the other (deep end) was standard white.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite See Photo
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 Pump Condition: $1395

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite K48M2PA105 1.50HP - 2.00HP
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

OPINION: This pump is running excessively "HOT" indicating that it is possibly not efficiently using the electric power being provided. In such conditions we would recommend replacing it with a Variable Speed Pump, which could have the flow matched with the pool's hydraulic capabilities.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$1395

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite ESQ1052 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This Booster Pump is noted as a .50-Hp. It has a Service Factor of 1.95 thus multiplying the ampere load almost double. Therefore the actual HP power consumption is .975-Hp. In such conditions we would recommend replacing it with a Variable Speed Pump, which could have the flow matched with the pool's hydraulic capabilities. If the automation system was upgraded then this could be collaborated with the Pool Filter pump as a separate program function of that pump.

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: Good$0.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.25HP - 1,50HP
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: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Board & Timer Additional Notes

GFCI to Lights tested and is working

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

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

There is a Ultra Pure Ozone Generator installed but, it is not possible to measure the residual Ozone concentrations during this inspection.
Also, there is a Solar Controller but, the water temperature sensor appears to not be connected.

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$

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A portion of the equipment pad piping was not painted.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12538Est. Totals

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