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4540 Willowglen Way, Rocklin, (10:00 AM - March 10, 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: N/A $0.00

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

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $1000.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
17' by 35' 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, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Several areas down to the gunite shell, not designed to hold water. These areas could be corrected or repaired for approx $1000.

Otherwise to replaster the whole pool and spa expect a cost of $4000-6000 depending on color and replastering technique.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No loose or missing tiles, just very light calcium build up.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

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 - 7.6 Slightly High 10 Ideal 10 Ideal 150 High 60 - 80 Slightly High 150 - 200 Slightly Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water balance is ideal, recommend phosphate treatments spring time if algae found.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $298

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
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 poor physical condition. And should be replaced during replaster for longevity ($500-750). Otherwise this unit is in working condition.

The pool main drain is in poor condition, as it is not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement ($88).

The spa main drain is in ideal condition, as it has a VGBA compliant main drain cover, however it is not VGBA compliant under the cover. Recommend upgrade during re plaster.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280 Pressure Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is in fair shape, however, it needs a new hose ($205) and a new rear float ($55).

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

The main fill unit is working and in original condition. Recommend repair / replacement to allow manual fill operation.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575

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

Spa Light Condition: Great$0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cartridge - Single
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: Fair$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0.00

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

1 - 3 years old, in good working condition.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single 1/2 hp ≤ 0.99HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Ideal Working Air Blower / Spa Jet Pump. Note the unit is in poor condition and will fail in 12 - 48 months.


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: Good $175.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Natural gas 300K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is in ideal working condition. Note the unit is approx 10 - 15 years old. The average life of a heater is 15 - 20 years. Note while the heater is in good working condition now and should not need replacement for 3 - 10 years.

The gas line "drip leg" is not installed and needed for ideal working condition heater ($175).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI is not connected to any light, recommend service and repair ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This timer board is in good working condition. Fair physical condition.

This board will work another 5 - 15 years without issue.

The pool light breaker and plug are not GFCI compliant. recommend upgrading this for safety ($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: N/A$200

Overall Details

Current Condition:

Valving installed is in working condition. No leaks found except for a filter union leak that home owner said he would repair, otherwise expect a cost of $125 to fix this issue.

Recommend painting equipment pad for UV protection ($175).

Items to Upgrade in 1 - 20+ years:

[1 Year or less] Spa/Pool Valving installed should be swapped out for a new plastic standard ($350) + Cutting Out Concrete and Uprooting Current Valve Location ($550) and potentially moving this to equipment pad ($775).

[1 - 3 years] You will need to service both the copper to pvc connections, and booster pump connections, budget $255 total for both.

[1-20+ years] Ideally upon re plaster re plumb the pools piping with plastic PVC piping vs the current copper setup, budget approx 7-9K

[1 - 15 years] The equipment pad installed will need to be re plumbed for efficiency. This should cost no more than 1K to do update for manual operation or 2K to update for automation.



Condition
Poor
Notes

COPPER TO PVC FITTING

Condition
N/A
Notes

HAND RAIL, SECURED, NOT APPARENTLY BONDED, UPGRADE FOR SAFETY

Condition
Poor
Notes

SPA / POOL VALVE LOCATION, RECOMMEND RELOCATION AND MODIFICIATION

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

WATER ACCESS LOCATION, RECOMMEND SEALING ($25).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2688Est. Totals


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