Publisher's Synopsis
If you are buying or selling a home, this book is written for you. It is also a great guide for realtors, new home inspectors, or those considering getting into the business of home inspecting.
Familiarize yourself with common home inspection defects so that you can find and recognize common and not so common defects. This book features fascinating home inspection color photos of real life defects. Get the basic fundamentals of a home inspection including the basics of the home as a structure made of many other components. Understand how one system affects another system. You'll learn in this short, but concise book how to think like a home inspector. By learning the basics of a home inspection, you'll save time and money by eliminating the worst houses that are clearly not what you're looking for structurally before you get involved in signing a contract or hiring an inspector. Learn about various systems and sections of the home such as plumbing, attics, heating and air, crawlspace or basement, the roof, and electrical. Learn what the biggest areas of concern are to an inspector and you as a home owner. Learn how moisture affects a home including gutter problems, roof leaks, grading issues, and condensation from HVAC systems. Review defects that inspectors call out for safety concerns such as safety railing, garages, proper stairways, water heaters, fire safety issues, and more. Have questions answered, such as what type of roof tends to last longer. Is it okay to have shrubs close to the house? Are gutter guards the way to go? How about caulking around a toilet? As a seller, you'll save valuable time selling your home by being aware of the types of defects that a home inspector is likely to find in your home. Small defects can sometimes be the difference in making a sale or not.
