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1510 Blue Ln., Roseville, Ca (11:00 AM - July 14, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing is in disrepair and should be written up for one or two safety violations.

Violation 1: Children can easily access this swimming pool by simply leaning into this fence and using 10 - 25 lbs of body weight.

Violation 2: The gate needs to self-close and self-latch.

Otherwise the fence is in ideal condition.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $650

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are several stains in the swimming pool that may be able to be removed as well as some areas where the plaster has chipped away, to repair these items expect a cost of $350-650. Otherwise plaster is in fair condition and should last another 1-10 years without issue.

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 95
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

Water Quality Condition: Good $210

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is algae throughout the swimming pool however it is not significant. Recommend a phosphate treatment and cleaning the filter as well as a chemical shock treatment to resolve this issue.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $258

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 1
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 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

Skimmer is in working condition however it is missing a few parts.

Main drain cover is not VGBA compliance and should be upgraded for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

The bottom cleaner unit appears to be a good condition physically however it appears it may need a rebuild kit ($200-220) for it to function efficiently (move throughout the pool / not get caught on the main drain).
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: Damaged$565

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

Pool light appears to be older than 15 years therefore light should be replaced ($565)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear Cartridge 400-500sqft
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

Unit is in working condition with no leaks present. Psi gauge worn (7psi).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$260

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas w/ New Motor 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 3 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment, 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

The filter pump has air in the pump basket consistently while running it appears the suction side three-way valve is leaking this may be causing this pump to overheat recommend repair of valve (estimated on valves) otherwise this pump is in fair to good condition with apparent correctable issues. If pump issues do not correct themselves after valve repair recommend additional pump service ($260).
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
The motor is hot, with some or significant air in the pump basket; recommend upgrading the status of this pump by: cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings ($260)

Booster Pump Condition: Fair$75

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Solar Booster Pump - Dyna Glas - w/ New Motor 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The second pump, solar pump, is in fair to good working condition with air entering into pump basket as well recommend servicing it's o-ring for the pump lid basket ($75).

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$

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

Timer is in good working condition with no issues present. Recommend updating the gfi plug to gfci ($185) when upgrading the pool light.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The solar controller is no longer in working condition on there for the solar is being used manually, and the solar booster pump is activated via he breaker in the timer panel lowest right breaker.

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: Poor$850

Overall Details

The equipment pad needs to be painted with UV protectant paint ($175) and the valve installed on the suction side of the pump should be cut out and replaced ($325).


Due for maintenance, small 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
N/A		 Notes

This water temp sensor is most likly failed, and should be either removed or replaced for longevity ($175).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Poor Condition Valve Repair, estimated below.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Air Leak Present, as well as a water leak present. shown here.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

This plug fitting should be re connected for longevity or replaced for complete repair ($175).
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3338Est. Totals

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