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9435 Treelake Rd., Granite Bay, Ca (4:00 PM - April 21, 2017)

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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 fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does not self close or self latch, recommend minor repair for safety.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster is in poor physical condition. There are areas of heavy plaster wear. It will no longer be water tight in 1 - 72 months. Recommend re plaster soon.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$805

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
200 High 200
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are some locations of tile wear and missing grout. Recommend repairing tile issues, and re grouting some locations.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $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
7.6 Slightly High 20 Very High 20 Very High 0 - 20 Low 120 High 150 - 250 Slightly Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is poor due to high chlorine, high ph, low cynuric acid. The low calcium hardness and low cynuric acid is an indicator of new water in the pool or a leak. Recommend identifying with home owner if the pool water has been changed in the past 1 - 3 years. IF not recommend leak detection service ($325).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $176

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 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 / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is missing two items; o rings from both the float and skimmer o ring. Recommend replacing and servicing both to avoid pump damage.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Pressure - 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair working condition. Recommend tail sponge replacement, and potential wheel bearings replacement (105).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0.00

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

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

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

Pool lights work for 10-20 years. These lights are approx 10-15 years old. Currently in good working condition.

The pool light shows some larger signs of sediment or water build up in the light lens and indicates that the light can will need replacement ($455) in the next 1 - 72 months.

Spa Light Condition: Good$0.00

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

Pool lights work for 10-20 years. These lights are approx 10-15 years old. Currently in good working condition.

The spa light shows some small signs of sediment or water build up in the light lens and indicates that the light can will need replacement ($455) in the next 1 - 72 months.

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Filter Condition: $55

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

The filter is in fair working condition. The water clarity is good. However, the filter pressure is slightly high and should be cleaned for the season ($55).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$250

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

The motor is in working condition, however, the heat level is 2 out of 4, and may reduce when the filter is cleaned.

There is a leak located on the return fitting, where I feel its the pump housing that is cracked and will require a $250 repair or a $775 replacement. Due to age I would recommend replacement.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Good Working condition, 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: Poor$0.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in poor to fair physical condition, however good working condition. No isssues to correct at this time.

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: Great $0.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Natural Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Great working heater, tested and heated.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - Not connected to any pool light
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in fair working condition. All functions are operational. Including the temperature sensors and indoor control panel.

The only issue I found was the spa side remote was not operational. These typically last 5 - 10 years. To replace expect a cost of $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: Good$

Overall Details

All valving is operational. I would however recommend replacing the two check valves for the spa and waterfall as I do not believe they are functioning at this time ($55 each x 2).
Condition
Good		 Notes

Two actuator valves. Working condition.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Light Junction boxes, in good condition.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Check valves, recommend replacement "guts" $55 x 2.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Heater gas line is not compliant and needs a drip leg for heater longevity ($155).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

A poor pool drain setup, recommend re sealing and servicing for longevity ($105+)

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1851Est. Totals

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