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4644 Mountaingate Dr., Rocklin, Ca (4:00 PM - July 7, 2017)

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

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

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 25' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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

The pool plaster is in fair to good shape I would expect this plaster to last another 7 to 20 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $210

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 120 - 150 (High) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
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

There is algae present due to phosphates from organic matter entering the pool currently they pump basket is filled with debris indicating organic matter consistently enters this body of water. A simple treatment cycle will eliminate.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $115

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
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)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer is in working condition currently however the weird door is loose fitting Recommend attention. Skimmer is also missing it's float valve as well as its float valve O ring.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Dolphin 120V - Robot
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner unit is in working condition.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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

Pool Light Condition: Poor$575

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

The light is on powering and working however there appears to be moisture buildup inside the light recommend service ($175) or most likely replacement ($575).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $225

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Ccp 420 sqft
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Element replacement most likly needed $225+

Otherwise no leaks found, working pressure gauge, and fiberglass is overall fair.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

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
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Failed$455

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

Pump body is in fair to poor condition with a seized motor. Recommend replacement ($455) for pleasure side bottom cleaner use + ($455) unit vs current bottom cleaner.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

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 $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$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

Board and timer are in great working condition.

The pool light GFCI plug breaker however is showing some signs of issue recommend replacement for safety ($125).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $

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

The solar controller, actuator, temp gauges, and temp selection, all are in working condition. The system was turned on and tested, appeared to be working well after 5 minutes. Then left in the off position as found.

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

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$610

Overall Details

All valving installed is older than 10 years and should be open to clean lubricated and resealed and some "guts" replaced $455). Otherwise no problems present.

This pad also need to be UV painted every 10 years, recommend doing such ($155).


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No - reccommended pipe painting
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Check valving, and actuator valving. All in fair condition. Recommend covering this pad with a UV protectant shade cover as well as painting.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1865Est. Totals

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