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1904 Larkin Dr., Roseville, Ca (11:00 AM - February 27, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Great $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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The safety fencing was not checked, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Self closing modification needed to gates surrounding pool the pool ($125). Self close and self latch needed as well as swinging away from the pool.

Also for additional safety install a sliding door alarm ($55).

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, There are some small areas of staining or 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface appears to be watertight at this time

There are no areas of pitting or cracking other than in the shallow end, where "y" calcium marks are found. It does not appear to be a source of water loss however it will be in the next 1 - 10 years.

Therefore I would recommend replaster of this area ($500+) to resolve any potential future issues and correct the issues present.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic No No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No loose or missing tiles.

One section of tile repairs already performed, with non matching color tile. Looks good though.

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

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
7.0 Ideal .05 Low 1.5 Low 0 Low 40 - 60 Ideal 200 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water needs adjustment, recommend modifications above.

Also note because of the landscape debris already in the pool (all winter long as well) I would recommend;

1. A filter cleaning,
2. A phosphate treatment asap before the summer season begins.
3. Balance the other chemicals all before the spring / water temperature above 68*.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $234

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in good working condition.

The main drain in both the pool and spa, are non VGBA compliant and therefore should be upgraded for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor - Fair $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Legend 4 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner in working condition, however it needs modification to allow the unit to work 100%. Recommend minor maintenance repairs; wheels bearing, tires, tail sponge, bag ($155) to unit to bring back to like new.
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 Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

This older style metal manual fill line will fill the pool at a fast pace, 30 minutes = 3 - 6" raised.

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

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)

The pool light is in working condition with no issues urgently ; no water present.

Spa Light Condition: Good$0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Cartridge
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 cleaning needed ASAP. Otherwise excellent working unit.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair to Poor$325.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 2 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

This pump is in poor working condition. The pump motor is warm 2 out of 4. Recommend replacement motor $150 + $175 labor ($325) vs bearing replacement ($275) due to age.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0.00

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

The booster pump is in ideal condition. There are no issues present.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2875.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Gas 400K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

No longer working. Recommend replaement $1575 small heater (100K btu) vs $2875 large heater -like model installed (400K btu).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$155

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

This board and timer are in fair working condition. The light GFI is not safety compliant, and should be replaced for safety asap ($155).

The gfi breaker is no longer functioning ideally. Recommend replacement of board, timer, and box and gfci's in the next 1 - 10 years. Approx cost $650.

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$515

Overall Details

Overall the equipment pad is in working condition with only one leak present located between the heater and equipment pad. This can be fixed by either removing the heater ($250) or repairing this section only ($210). Id recommend repairing or replacing the heater.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This valve connection is failing and will need replacement as this is leaking and will cause additional issue with water balance. Detailed above.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

These valves need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed every ten years. Note they feel as if they have been recently been re done, if not recommend service ($175).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Pressure Gauge needs replacement ($55) not to mention a filter cleaning! asap.
Condition
Good		 Notes

These light switch control both the pool and the spa lights. They are located outside the back sliding door.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5024Est. Totals

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