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7135 Robin Hood Way, Granite Bay, Ca (11:00 AM - July 27, 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
Wrought Iron 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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

There are two locations of safety fencing on this property one is near the pool equipment the other is upon entering the backyard from the west side of the property. Neither fence self closes or self latches and I do not believe there are any door alarms inside the property on the sliding doors facing the pool. I'd recommend upgrading for safety ($125+).

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $4500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 40' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in fair to poor condition. I would expect another one to three years from this plaster surface.

The plaster is approximately 25 years old and has worn through to Gunite in many areas and should be replastered as soon as possible but may function for another 10 years without issue.

Estimated cost to replaster pool and spa $4500

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($155)
Additional Mastic Repairs

There is one cracked corner located near the skimmer of concrete decking otherwise in good working order.

Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 100 - 140 (High) 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?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is light algae build up in this pool caused by high phosphates, high ph, times of low chlorine, and low circulation due to an air leak in the pump plumbing line (Ortega valve under concrete deck). Recommend balancing the water ($285) with proper treatments.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $443

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 2 Yes - however poor condition, recommend replacement.
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 / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in good working condition with a working used skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, used skimmer float valve and float valve seal, *new skimmer basket* ($15), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The second skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two skimmers. The one closest to the equipment is in fair working condition, however in poor physical condition due to chemical abuse.

The second skimmer furthest away from The pool equipment is in fair working condition however missing several important pieces inside the skimmer. Less chemical abuse present.

The main drain is not vgba compliant and should be updated for safety. Most commonly done when re plastering.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

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

The unit is like new , however it was never installed and calibrated for the pool. At least 4-8 feet of extra hose , and tail whip (flow) speed should be decreased using the tail screw.

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: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Both the pool and the spa later are not in working condition , they both turn on for a 1 to 5 minutes and then a breaker trips indicating issue with one or both of the lights. Due to age replacement lights are likely in the next 1 - 24 months ($565).

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

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

Both the pool and the spa later are not in working condition , they both turn on the power on for a 1 to 5 minutes and then a breaker trips indicating issue.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3
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

Recommend cleaning the filter soon as the pressure is high ($85).

Also every five cleanings , a tear down is required ($155) or a chemical tear down ($255) every 6-12 months. Due to age of filter , cleaning only may be required ($85).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Variable Speed 2015-16 Model Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
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

Ideal working condition. However this pump consistently doesn't have enough flow to run full speed or even half speed due to low water supply caused by air leak on Ortega valve (as described in water quality) once corrected expect no additional issues with this pump.

Note when testing the pump I found that the pump was running full speed (3450rpm) and causing the pump harm. I lowered the maximum flow rate / rpm to 2400 and it still was struggling.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455

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

The booster pump is like new , however because the filter pump is not synced to the booster , this booster then runs dry without warning (can be corrected). Therefore befor the pump is over 1 yr old recommend warranty replacement due to bad bearings currently causing loud bearing "grinds" . Otherwise a bearing service is needed now ($155) or replacement in 1-3 years ($455-555) after bearings seize.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Working spa jet booster. 15 - 25+ years old In good to fair working condition. Activated by the breakers in the pool timer box. Can be activated via a remote with minor additions ($150-750).


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
Raypak, Jandy 200-400k btu
Heater Additional Notes

Ideal working condition. No issues. I would expect the heater to work another 12-48 months without issue. Heater is also 15-25+ years old.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Could not test due to faulty lights / breakers - recommed service call $155
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Board and timer are in fair to poor working condition, I do feel both timers are working however because of installation / retrofit of timers I cannot see the gears moving inside to check the timer motor. I would expect these 3-10 year old timers to last another 1-10 years without any issue.

To replace this box with like model , a cost of $350 for box and timers and another $100-350 for installation.

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: Poor$2120

Overall Details

Many of the valves and fittings here are older than 25 years and leaking air / water, recommend replacement of all items on the equipment pad in the next 1 to 48 months if not sooner ($455-755).


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
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These are the inground Ortega valves mentioned in the filter pump and water quality sections. Recommend replacement. This service would entail cutting out a small portion of concrete digging out any dirt that has accumulated around the valve cutting out the valve installing a new valve by gluing in a new valve and moving forward from there ($1055-1575).

Condition
Poor
Notes

A picture of the "updated plumbing" , ideally should all be removed and re done with sweep elbows and new valves. Estimated and described above.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8783Est. Totals


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