The Complete Guide to Home Inspection

by Roger C. Robinson, Michael Litchfield, Sara Linda Amaden

Overview

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a first-time homebuyer, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is the definitive reference you need to navigate the complexities of home inspection with confidence.

Written in clear, straightforward language, this comprehensive guide is designed for everyone—from homebuyers and sellers to professional inspectors and homeowners eager to understand their property better.

Empower yourself with the information you need to make informed decisions about your home. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply maintaining your property, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is your indispensable companion.

Key Features:

• Extensive Coverage: This all-in-one resource offers an exhaustive examination of home inspection, covering every area of a home from top to bottom. Learn the critical trade secrets of industry experts in home building and inspection, ensuring you can identify potential problems before they escalate.

• Visual Guidance: Featuring over 250 descriptive photographs and 20 helpful illustrations, this guide makes complex concepts easy to grasp. Visual aids enhance your understanding of various systems and components in your home.

• Expert Insights: With over 70 years of combined experience, the authors provide invaluable insights that can save you from the costly pitfalls often referred to as the “Money Pit.” Gain the knowledge needed to head off potential problems and maintain your home’s integrity.

• Helpful Resources: In addition to detailed inspection advice, the book includes numerous resources that help you put your newfound knowledge into practice. It’s not just about inspection—it's about understanding what your home is telling you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627104807
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/28/2015
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Michael Litchfield has been renovating houses or writing about them for more than 40 years. During that time he has been a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books on home design and renovation, and editor of a CNET/Yahoo! Gold Star home improvement site. He is also a certified green building professional.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction (includes a Case Study)

1. Step One: The Walk Around
2. Exteriors
3. Roofs
4. Attics
5. Foundations, Basements, and Crawlspaces
6. Electrical Systems
7. Plumbing
8. Heating and Cooling Systems
9. Chimneys and Fireplaces
10. Interiors
11. Doors and Windows
12. Kitchen, Bath, and Laundries
13. Garages and Attached Structures
14. Hazardous Materials