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8703 Fallbrook Way, Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - July 11, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon, 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: Fair (1-72 Months) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
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

Pool surface is not poor. I wouldn't anticipate another 5 to 15 years of good plaster quality. Recommend lowering chlorine and balancing ph for maximum life.

Tile Condition: Good$705

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some areas of grout issue and loose tile, expect a cost of $200-400 to re apply and resolve issues.

Otherwise light calcium build up, $450 to remove.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 45 (Low) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Inconclusive due to extreme chlorine levels 50-100ppm! 50-100ppm! Inconclusive due to extreme chlorine levels
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $380

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

Spa Light Condition: Fair$0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
No water present inside light lens, Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning area behind light
Spa Light Additional Notes

Light has been replaced with a non standard colored pool light. Recommend replacement light for safety ($575) as this light may not be sealed and safe due to age and current condition. I would however expect this light to work another 1 - 3 years in its current state.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $275

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Cartridge - Single
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

Filter needs a new pressure gauge and filter element ($275) otherwise in good working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair to Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed - 2hp+ 2.00HP - 2.50HP
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
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$525

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump 1970-1982 Booster Pump ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Not functioning at this time.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1575

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak NatGas 200-400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is no longer working at this time recommend replacement ($1575 150k Btu -2875 400k Btu)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$600

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

It does not appear that either timer is currently operating the pool equipment instead pump is wired directly to breaker recommend replacement of pool timer ($375) and upgrading breakers ($225).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1050

Overall Details

Recommend painting equipment pad ($205).


Due for maintenance, large equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

This is an older flexible hose connection that is unneeded and leaking air at this time recommend replacing with a hard plastic fitting ($175).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

There are Ortega valves installed as well as several older valves and fittings recommend replacement on all fittings to resolve air leaks present ($575-1050).
Condition
Good		 Notes

This location is where the spa jet air port comes up as well as the pool and spa light switches. This is located on the right-hand side of the backyard facing the backyard from the street.
Condition
N/A		 Notes
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N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5235Est. Totals

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