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5695 Lions Cross Cir., Granite Bay, Ca (4:00 PM - February 10, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing was not checked
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Gate was open, and fixed during inspection. Fencing was not checked.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $450.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 45' 10-50% 1-12 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

Cost to repair gunite wear through $450

Cost to re-plaster $4500

The plaster needs plaster wear through to be repaired asap. Then the plaster can last another 1 - 5 years.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 220
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some loose and missing tiles. Recommend repairs $450.

Missing concrete caps on top of water spillways; replacement cost $555

Calcium removal $550

Water Quality Condition: Good $150

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
7.2 Ideal 10 Ideal 10 Ideal 0 Low 80 Ideal 250-400 Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water needs slight chemical modification. Recommend balancing ($150) before spring.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $146

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 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
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

Skimmer is in working condition at this time.

The main drain has an older non compliant VGBA cover, recommend replacement ($88).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair 280
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend repairs; hoses, tail, bearings, tires ($305) would cost nearly what a new unit would cost ($425).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0.00

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

No issues.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The fiber optic light tower that is powering the two orbs, is not in working condition at this time. Recommend replacement tower ($1200 installed).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - 300/350 sqft - 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

Filter element will need to be cleaned in the next 1 - 3 months ($85).

And element replacement will be needed in the next 1 - 12 months ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$775

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 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

The motor is worn, faded, and is a level 3 out of 4 on heat. Recommend replacement in the next 1 - 48 months ($775 for single speed replacement or variable speed replacement $1425) as this pump will fail otherwise.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair$155

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Leaking connection fittings must be repaired to avoid water loss ($155).

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
Variable Speed
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Waterfall controlled by valving only.

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: Great$330

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

Filter Pump Timer no longer in working condition ($175),
Booster Pump not connected to filter pump timer ($155).

Compliant plug and breaker is recommended for safety ($255) and not required.

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$380

Overall Details

Overall the valving is in good working condition.

However the valving needs to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($225).

Also the pad needs to be painted ($155).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3676Est. Totals

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