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

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

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

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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: BVV.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: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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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: BVV.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: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.