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1090 Brookline Cir., El Dorado Hills, Ca (1:00 PM - August 4, 2017)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing was not checked, Access was through home
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
16' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
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, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

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
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
755
Additional Mastic Repairs

Approx repairs cost to repair concrete decking gaps ($755-1575) and raise concrete to grind it down ($550) to re do the concrete ($2500 - 5500+).
Additional Tile Notes

Tile is in good condition, no calcium or missing tiles present.

One issue found was in the skimmer openning, a crack is present right at water line. This is a faily major concern as this entire skimmer may need to be re done ($2500) as the inside of the skimmer is cracked as well.

Since water loss is present we may opt to have this skimmer at least sealed temporarily for leaks ($450) until it can re placed ($2500),

Water Quality Condition: Poor $

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) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 100 - 250 (Low)
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 No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is low on cyanuric acid and low on calcium hardness indicating a previous water loss issue.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $380

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A N/A 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
N/A N/A N/A 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

Skimmer issues described in tile description section above.

Main drain cover is not VGBA compliant cover $88.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward TriVac - Top to Bottom pressure return Cleaner -
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 Electric Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fill is connected to the irrigation system.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 150'
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $155

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - DE
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 need to be backwashed and most likely a complete cleaning ($125). Plus a new pressure gauge ($35).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPRO 2015-2016 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition, however stressed due to high filter pressure. Recommend filter cleaning and possible replacement to resolve this pump issue.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Good$105

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Single Speed - New - 2014-2016 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This unit is a level 3 out of 4 on heat and is in a stressed state due to low water supply from a dirty filter. Also note the hose fittings need to be re connected due to current leak on fittings ($105).

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: Fair$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Board is in working condition, however the light GFCI is not connected correctly or in need of replacement ($245) in conjunction with the pool light being replaced.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Unit was tested and found to be in working condition. The solar temp sensor (allowing automatic automation to occur) was found working. Found it in off position, and left it in off.

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$155

Overall Details

All valving is in good working condition. The only issue is found is there needs to be UV protectant paint applied to nearly half of the pool pad ($155).


Younger than 7 years, does not require service at this time.
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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1245Est. Totals

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