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110 Gainsborough Cir., Folsom, Ca (4:00 PM - May 31, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster in many sections is in good working condition for being 25 years old.

The gunite has some small stress cracks or fractures, commonly found on pools constructed this way (gunite body, with minimal plaster).

There are only two areas of rebar staining located one in the shallow end closest to the house and another on the wall of the middle deep end opposite of the shallow end. Both can be corrected for approx $550.

Tile Condition: N/A$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
N/A Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No tile present. Little to no calcium build up.

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
7.8 - 8.4 High 50 Very High 50 Very High 100-150 Very High 60-120 High 100-250 Slightly Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is extremely toxic and unbalanced due to over chlorination and high cyanuric acid.

Additionally, it appears the calcium hardness level is low indicating a potential water loss issue / new water in the pool recently.

In any case water must be re balanced and maintained correctly.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $326

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 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
The first skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present, The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition with a skimmer float valve ( low-profile ) installed as well as the skimmer basket. This skimmer is missing its skimmer float O ring at the bottom of the skimmer and need to be installed for pump safety ($75). Note the skimmer has been abused for 25 years by leaving a 3" tablet in the bottom of this skimmer destroying the chemical make up of the plastic skimmer. Expect to replace skimmer in 1 - 10 years ($500-2500).

The main drain in the pool and the spa are both non-VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement ($176).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

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

There's no bottom cleaner installed however it is designed for a suction side bottom cleaner via a wall adapter. Recommend installing such to eliminate organic growth.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $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 has been removed from the auto fill container located next to the skimmer opening I am not sure why this is the case but the homeowner has turned off this feature.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The pool light is actually a small spa sized light located next to the spa inside the pool. It is no longer in working condition. Recommend replacement.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

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

The spa light is not in working condition, recommend replacement.

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Filter Condition: $0.00

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in good working condition. The filter element was recently replaced.

Filter Pump Condition: Excellent$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Variable Speed Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Newer Variable Speed in good working condition.
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: Good$0.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump PacFab Challenger 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in good working condition. Some cavitation noise. Recommend increasing pipe size on the suction side ($175) to prolong the pumps life.

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 $0.00

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Natural gas - 400K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

This unit is in good working condition. Due to proper maintenance, this unit is in operation still after 25+ years. Recommend replacement of unit in 1 - 10 additional years.

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Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

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

In working condition. GFI plug does not function the lights at this time. Recommend upgrading this when replacing the pool and spa lights ($155).

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 valves are in good working condition. Two valves are older and in need of replacement in 1 - 5 years; $455.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1461Est. Totals

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