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10138 Van Parker Ln., Galt, Ca (12:00 PM - December 5, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing needs to swing away from pool, and self close and self latch $125.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3200.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 41' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Plaster surface is pitted and missing small areas of plaster down to the gunite.

Recommend replaster soon to resolve this issue.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1200

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 50 tiles ($750)
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Missing tile (10-20). More loose tile (50-75). Recommend repair ($555).

There is rust stain build up on the tile surface that may be able to be removed via a calcium cleaning treatment ($455).

Last there is water leaking from the waterfall. This concrete cap and some tile may need to be removed and re poured / layed. Recommend budgeting $250-750 for this repair.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

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 10 10 10 - 30 Slightly Low 80 - 120 High 400 - 800 Slightly High
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is algae present, and slightly high calcium hardness. Recommend draining and treating And replacing the filter element at the same time.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $306

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 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 N/A
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 *skimmer weir* ($55), 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 skimmer is in need of a weir and float replacement ($105).

The main drain needs to have its cover replaced during re plaster service ($88 - 300).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair working condition. However its missing several pieces for proper operation. Recommend cleaner repair service ($105).
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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fill float is working. It was set too high so I lowered the level and found it to shut off correctly. Ideal.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1100

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Two lights (300watt small spa lights) non working water present $555 x 2.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $555

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

Element will need replacement ($450) in the next few months due to poor water quality. Recommend Replacement with a sand filter ($450).

Also this filter is missing it's pressure gauge. Recommend replacement ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Ideal$0.00

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

The pump is in good to great working condition. The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
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: 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$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: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$250

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 is apparently no longer water tight and may need replacement or modification ($150-350).

Also the light plug and breakers need replacement to the new gfci standard ($100-250).

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$300

Overall Details

There are several valves and o rings that need to be opened , cleaned, lubricated here. Approx cost is $150-250 service call.

The pad also needs to be re painted for UV protection ($150).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6166Est. Totals

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