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2352 Telegraph Hl, El Dorado Hills, Ca (3:00 PM - March 22, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Fair $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 fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, 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

Plaster surface is towards the end of its lifecycle approximately 10 to 20% life left.

There is heavy debris load on the plaster surface covering the majority of it.

This is caused most likely as a result of not using the pool / cleaning the pool / or filtration run time + bottom cleaner run time is low.

Recommend re-inspection once pool bottom is clean.

No issues found at this time.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No loose or missing tile.

Light calcium build up.

However, one third of the pool tile is rock and therefore may need to be re-mortared soon, in 2 - 10 years, due to age and water loss potential ($555).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $340

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
60 .5 .5 0-10 7.2 250
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), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend, water additives ($340), or pool drain and acid clean to resolve organic growth ($500).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $665

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
5 Drain Covers, three pool, two spa.
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), 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

Skimmer is working, however the float installed is not in working condition, as well as the float o ring, and skimmer wier door. All need replacement / service.

Also the main drains / covers x5 are all in poor condition and or non VGBA compliant. Recommend upgrading for safety.

Special note, skimmer float is large version.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Goby / Polaris 280/380 pressure
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner is in working condition. Recommend minor maintenance repairs; tail sponge, new bag soon, and adjustment ($85), and this unit will be in ideal condition.
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

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
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: Good$0.00

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

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Filter Condition: Good $55

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair 525 SQFT Clean and Clear Plus Cartridge
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

Pressure is 3psi, indicating a new set of filter elements, or low pump flow. I feel a low pump flow is most likely.

Recommend cleaning the filter elements and re checking the pressure due to the age of the filter (1-3 years old bottom, 5 - 12 years old top) ($55).

Filter Pump Condition: Excellent$55

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliPro Variable Speed
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

Recommend servicing this pump by cleaning the pump basket, and checking impeller ($55) and this should resolve any heat issues.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0.00

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$220.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Older than 20 years, single speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

I feel this pump only needs a new lid o ring ($65) (special order due to age 20+ years) and to be serviced ($155) and it should allow this pump to work again.

Otherwise recommend replacement of a single speed or variable speed pump ($555-1375).

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

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak N.G.
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is disconnected and no longer working. Recommend replacement ($2875).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$125

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 control panel is in fair working condition. The main filter pump timer is newer than the bottom cleaner pump timer. Each timer to replace is approx $155.

The GFI breaker / plug is not safety compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($125 - 305)

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$1160

Overall Details

All valves are in working condition, however at least two check valves need to be serviced ($155 each x 2).

Also all valves installed should be opened, cleaned, and lubricated every 10 years ($455). It does not appear this has been done here. Recommend this service.

Also piping needs paint to protect further from UV exposure ($175).

Last one valve is older than 20 years, and is no longer in working condition. Recommend replacement of this valve ($220).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6070Est. Totals

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