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5243 Castlereigh Ct., Granite Bay, Ca (2:00 PM - May 23, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
50' by 100' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Only minor discolorations. No issues present at this time in the pool, and spa.

Spa is most worn, replaster needed in 5 - 10 years.

Tile Condition: Good$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
180 Ideal 180
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No missing tile however significant calcium build up recommend tile cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: Good $210

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 - 7.4 Ideal 5.0 Slightly High 10 Slightly High 40 - 60 Ideal 40 - 60 Ideal 200 - 300 Ideal
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality is in fair condition. Needs chlorine adjustment, phosphate treatments, and cynuric acid increase. Lower than normal calcium hardness indicating newer water mixed with some older water.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $583

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 1 3 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Six Main Drain Covers + Two additional Wall Covers should be replaced for safety ($88ea x 8).

The skimmers are all in ideal condition, however both floats (spa and pool) are missing their float o rings, one float in the spa ($55) and should be replaced for ideal condition ($55 ea x 2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good - Minor Repairs Needed $0

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

Recommend a few minor part replacements; tail, sponge ($55) otherwise unit is in ideal working 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 Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Both the auto fill in the spa and pool are working.

Pool Light Condition: Great$730

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

One of the installed pool lights are in working condition the other in the shallow end does not turn on or power at this time ($575).

The installed fiber tower / waterfall light is not popwering on at this time. Recommend a service call to identify why this light tower does not power on at this time ($155).

At this time all fountain lights turn on and function.

Spa Light Condition: Great$0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $305

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

Both the spa the pool and the fountain filters need to be cleaned ($85x3). And at time of cleaning identify if filter(s) need replacement.

The spa filter is currently and has been leaking on a filter pump for quite some time destroying the motor of the pump. Recommend replacing this tank o ring ($55).

Filter Pump Condition: Good Working Condition$0.00

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

Ideal working condition.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Polaris PB4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

One booster pump is no longer working, the other newer one is working and connected.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max e Pro 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Ideal Working Condition

Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$305

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is a level 3 out of 4 heat , and should be serviced soon ($305) to eliminate leak and heat.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$275

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This pump is a level 3 out of 4 heat , and should be serviced soon ($275) to eliminate heat.

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $305

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

This pump is a level 4 out of 4 heat , and should be serviced soon ($305) to eliminate leak and heat.

Heater Condition: Good $175

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite System 3
Heater Additional Notes

In ideal working condition. Recommend installing gas line drip leg to meet code and manufacturers recommendation ($175).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

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

Timer, and Remote are in good working condition. No issues present.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Great$155

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system is on and operating. Showing a 1700 and 1500 reading indicating water loss / low salt levels. Recommend adding salt ($155)

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$1533

Overall Details

Overall all valves are in working condition. All piping is painted. And the equipment is overall covered. No issues present.

For recommended maintenance, open, clean, lubricate, and re seal all check valves and valves every 10-15 years, it is needed now ($958).



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This is the spa filter pump, and it is in worn and poor condition (motor only) ($555) recommend motor replacement (estimated here in valve fittings).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4496Est. Totals

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