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9376 Wellington Way, Granite Bay, Ca (6:00 PM - May 10, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing needs to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 26' 50-100% 1-12 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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster is in poor non water-bearing condition. There are several areas where the plaster has been worn away to the lower gunite shell recommend plaster removare plaster asap to avoid gunite shell issue ($5200-6,000).

There is also a single location of a rebar bleed through stain that will need to be repaired upon re-plastering ($300-500).

OPINION: Site observation reflects a sloping topography in adjacent properties, to the north/west is an ascending elevation of approx + 5 feet into the south a descending elevation -10 feet. The pool's maximum depth of 7 feet would be excavated in a recognized very expansive soil condition in the Treelake area. These conditions exacerbate expansive and contractive characteristics under wet season conditions and summer heat. As a result of improper drainage, over irrigation, pool leakage, and drying out conditions of this type of soil contraction and heaving can result. Our observations of the variations of water level at the water line tile may indicate that the pool has settled. Additionally, the pool deck has risen and lowered in some areas which is indicative of moisture absorption in expansive soils.

Further forensics and in field investigative procedures can be performed by licensed professionals to disclaim or authenticate these opinions.

Note "Grout Jacking" may be the best course of action when re leveling this pool. Cost approx $10-15K.

Additionally, it is confirmed (via water testing) that the pool has been drained recently or there is a small pool leak currently or was in the past 1 year.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low
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

Water Quality Condition: $215

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 20+ Very High 20+ Very High 0 - 20 Very Low 40 - 50 Ideal 0 - 100 Very Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The calcium hardness level is low, indicating there has been water loss or new water added 2 - 12 months ago. It does not appear to have a current water loss issue due to the hardness level of over 150ppm.

Cyanuric acid level is low and should be increased.

Chlorine levels are very high.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $534

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), 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)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

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

Example of best option of bottom cleaner. https://www.amazon.com/Polaris-Vac-Sweep-Pressure-Side-Cleaner/dp/B002HRET56

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is operational and in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575.00

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

The pool light appears to have some condensation inside the light lens and will need replacement if water is present.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: Good $85.00

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Cartridge 300SQFT
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

Higher than normal filter pressure (22psi) and will need to be cleaned ($85) to resolve the high filter pressure issue.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas - Unkown HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Approx 1.5 hp pump motor in distressed condition, recommend motor replacement ($555).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0.00

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
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
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$555

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Non working motor, recommend replacment ($555), unlabeled motor.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

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

The timer & board is in good physical and working condition. The two switches (pool light and potential waterfall pump) located at the bottom of the panel and the pump switch appear to no longer be in working condition. To repair expect a cost of $255.

The light GFCI is also in working condition.

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$310

Overall Details

All valving is in working condition. One valve (south) is in need of a rebuild ($155). Also the piping should be painted to protect it from UV ($155).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3084Est. Totals


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