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6220 Butterfield Way, Placerville, Ca (11:00 AM - July 21, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The south fencing does not self close and self latch, and should for safety ($125).

The cost of a mesh netting for the pool top $2200.

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in fair condition with no pitting present however the early stages of putting is present throughout the pool (40-60%). If well-maintained the swimming pool plaster should last approximately 10 to 15 additional years. Proper maintenance includes pH alkalinity and chlorine levels to be in lower or idea ranges.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 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?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is balanced and there does not appear to be any indication of water loss other than the leak on the solar. Even though the calcium hardness is not very low it is low indicating the water is between six months and four years old. Recommend draining and re filling on average every 10 years.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Fair $352

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Fair 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
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 second 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
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers are in working condition with all items in place however all items inside the skimmer should be replaced in the next 1 to 5 years due to the current condition of fair to poor ($125-205 x 2).

There is one main drain cover and three dish and I'll drain covers that could be and should be replaced for safety ($88 x 3 or 4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $55

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360 - Return
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair to good working condition. Other than a tail sponge and wheel bearings ($55) this unit is in like new condition.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$

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: Damaged$620

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
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), Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

There are two pool lights installed one light is working the other light is not working. I would recommend replacement of one pool light can and cleaning behind both light cans ($620).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cartridge - 14psi -
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

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Challenger - Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
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.
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

This pump is in good physical condition. The motor is in poor condition and will need replacement in 1 - 24 months ($555). Recommend asap before high heat caused further damage to system.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $

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

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Pac Fab Challenger 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Single Speed pump is in good working condition. Low heat motor , in ideal working condition. I would expect this unit to last another 1 - 15 years without any issues.

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
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer is in good working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Poor $850

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

The solar controller and actuator are in working condition, however both the check valve, ball valve (shut off valve), are in need of replacement ($350) and the solar water panel on the roof ($500) will need replacement as well.

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$975

Overall Details

Recommend re painting the equipment and covering with UV protection mesh netting ($255). Also sevceral valves need to be re sealed and or replaced in the next 1 - 24 months (estimated below). Otherwise air leak issues will cause equipment to fail.

Overall this equipment pad is in good physical condition, minus the various specific issues.


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
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This energy bowl and shut off valve is in need of replacement ($355).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This 3 way valve, actuator, and ball valve are all in working condition, the ball valve is in need of replacement ($155).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This light switch is missing its cover plate, recommend replacement cover complete ($105).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

These two light switches are in poor condition and should be replaced ($105).

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3547Est. Totals

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