  
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
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