Inspecting a House: A Guide for Buyers, Owners, and Renovators

A new home should be a financial investment, not a financial drain. Homeowners often realize too late that the property they've purchased is in need of costly repairs. Now you can protect yourself before you make a purchase by conducting a thorough home inspection. Seasoned real estate inspectors Alan Carson and Robert Dunlop will help you master the techniques of professional home inspection. This all-inclusive guide, filled with clear and detailed illustrations, will show you: • What to inspect yourself and what to leave to the experts • Which materials are the most durable when it comes to gutters, exterior walls, and roof • How to check the fuse box or circuit breaker panel for trouble spots • How to identify pipe materials used in plumbing systems and evaluate a septic system • What you need to know about floors, doors, windows, walls, and much more For those who want to perform their own renovations, this book features such useful resources as a breakdown of typical renovation costs and a sample construction contract to help do-it-yourselfers avoid common construction pitfalls. Inspecting a House is a valuable resource that will save you time, money, and the endless frustrations of unforeseen home repairs.
ASIN: 0793180546
VSKU: PKV.0793180546.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Carson Dunlop & Associates
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!