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5345 Wesley Rd., Rocklin, Ca (11:00 AM - November 28, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does self-closing and self latch when opened 100% however when I opened 50% it does not self latch.

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be water tight with no loose or missing large plaster pitting present.

The plaster surface is nearing its failing point. It has approx 1 - 7 additional years of life left before water loss may be present.

Last note the plaster is very worn approx 15-22 years old. Countless scratches and shallow pea sized pitting. Recommend careful ph balance for the rest of its time.

Approx cost to replaster 4-5k.

Approx cost to repair rust stains in deep end $400. Or use a 3" tab to treat on the surface.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1260

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in over good condition. With only one tile missing. And several tiles loose. Recommend tile repair ($255). Add $555+ to re grout / motor rock tile that is shifted over time and or cracking from the natural process of time. To remove calcium from tile and rock facing add $450+.

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
7.6 High 1.0 Ideal 10 Ideal 40-80 Ideal 80-120 High 250-400 Ideal
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

Water quality is ideal except for ph, alkalinity, and phosphates.

Recommend treatments and a filter cleaning after treatments.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $372

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
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 *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer is missing its float valve. $58.

Main drain covers x 3 are not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement covers as well as relevant VGBA complaint upgrades upon replaster ($350).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Unit is in great working condition however it needs an in line leaf basket ($80) due to high foliage.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

Small leaking manual fill valve. Recommend repair service ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Good$0.00

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, Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

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

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Filter Condition: $220

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward 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

Fair physical condition filter tank. Replacement needed in 1-10 years due to fiberglass and band fatigue ($355+).

Filter elements will need cleaning ($55-85) and most likely replacement ($220) in the next 1-6 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good working condition despoite being 98% filled with leaves in its leaf basket (can be overted if leaf canister recommendation happens from bottom cleaner).

Otherwise this motor and pump should last another 5 -10 years without issue.

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: Good$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.00HP - 1.25HP
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $450

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Gas h400
Heater Additional Notes

Pressure switch failure ($155 - $450). This unit is approximately 10 to 15 years old I would estimate it has 1 to 10 years of life left after the pressure switch is repaired.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$195

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 board timer(s) were both tested and in good working condition. Both the indoor and outdoor panel function; all functions + air, water, and valve operations checked and working.

The pool light breaker and light plug gfi is not operational to today's standards. Recommend replacing all breakers with new GFCI compliant devices ($195).

Currently spa light is burnt out with water inside lens and is connected to a shared breaker yet the breaker plug has not tripped. This is a high safety concern and main cause for updating the standard.

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$980

Overall Details

Valving is present. Actuators x 2 are present. All are in working condition.

However due to age actuators x 2 will need replacement soon in 12-96 months ($220ea) and all valving will need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($355).

Also this pad should be painted ($155) and covered ($255+).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Valve that needs service.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Actuator Valve that needs replacement soon.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Second Actuator and Vlave

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4412Est. Totals


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