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Every area you need to check in a home inspection – especially in older homes. If you're already involved in home inspection projects, you'll find information in this book that you'll want to refer to on a daily basis. And if you ever wanted to enter the home inspection business yet weren't sure where to start, let this book show you where to begin! Here you'll find what areas you need to check in a typical home inspection along with exactly where you should look, and surprises you're likely to find - especially in older homes. There are twenty complete inspection checklists and solid information on what you need to inspect building sites, foundations and basements, bathrooms, chimneys and flues, ceilings, interior & exterior finishes, electrical, structural, plumbing, HVAC, insects, vermin and decay, and more. This helpful handbook shows you how to fill out and prepare home inspection forms and reports required by owners and lending institutions. You will also find information on starting and running your own home inspection business. Table of Contents: Preface, 5 Chapter 1 The Home Inspection Business, 7 Getting Organized, The Field Inspection, Meet the Owner, Energy Considerations, The Home's Utilities, Problem Areas Chapter 2 Building Sites and Landscaping, 39 Restrictions on Land Use, Evaluating Homes, Landscaping, Inspecting Landscaping, Inspection Checklist - Building Sites Chapter 3 Foundations, 57 Footings and Walls, Concrete Slabs, Inspecting the Foundation, Inspection Checklist - Foundations Chapter 4 Building Structures, 71 Wood Construction, Masonry Structures, Inspecting Building Structures, Inspection Checklist - Structures Chapter 5 Roofing, 87 Roof Styles and Design, Roofing Material, Rafters, Inspecting the Roof, Inspection Checklist - Roofing Chapter 6 Chimneys and Flues, 113 Chimney Inspection, Fireplace Inspection, Inspection Checklist - Chimneys and Flues Chapter 7 Interior Finishes, 127 Inspecting the Interior, Inspecting Trim and Built-ins, Ceilings Chapter 8 Exterior Finishes, 151 Wood Siding, Miscellaneous Wall Siding, Masonry Facings, Surface Coatings, Inspecting the Home's Exterior, Inspection Checklist Chapter 9 Insects, Vermin and Decay, 171 Termites, Vermin, Wood Decay and Radon Gas, Inspecting the Home for Pests and Rot, Inspection Checklist Chapter 10 Electrical Systems, 187 The Electrical System, The National Electrical Code, Inspecting the Electrical System, Inspection Checklist Chapter 11 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, 227 Types of Heating Systems, Basic Air-Conditioning Concepts, Inspecting the HVAC System, Inspection Checklist Chapter 12 Plumbing Systems, 253 The Basic System, Hot Water Systems, Indirect Water Heating, Inspecting the Plumbing, Inspection Checklist - Plumbing Chapter 13 Operating Techniques, 275 Checklists for Going Into Business, Getting Started ... Right! Cost Accounting, Public Relations, Advertising Chapter 14 Preparing Reports, 297 Types of Reports, Practical Applications Index, 317 Includes: Book By: John E. Traister Published by: Craftsman Book Company 324 Pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 |
