Product Description

This pro-level guide to inspecting a house is a tool for evaluating property inside and out. It includes a discussion of current building materials, heating, electrical and plumbing systems, foundations, and more. This book can help anyone determine the soundness of a house.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41831 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-31
• Released on: 2001-02-15
• Format: Illustrated
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

From Library Journal
Home ownership is the biggest expense most people ever make, so the prepurchase inspection of a house makes a great deal of sense. With 20 years of experience as a master plumber and electrician, building inspector, and licensed contractor, Cauldwell is well qualified to show what constitutes an in-depth home inspection. Geared toward other home inspectors, this guide will also prove useful to realtors and to homebuyers. Readers are guided through a home's interior and exterior with much attention paid to the signs that indicate major problems. Cauldwell describes the work practices used by ethical inspectors and shows how to conduct many tests and checks. Most public libraries should consider this title.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Great book for homeowners
I'm just an ordinary homeowner, but I found this book "for pros by pros" to be extremely understandable. It has great photos and drawings and the writing is clear and concise. It's a great help for both homeowners and people in the market for a home. I recommend it.

For pros

A well written book that is a must for anyone studying to be a home inspector. Good system discriptions, and easy to follow inpsection methods.

great resource
Informative and easy to read. A great tool for first time inspector and experienced ones. Also a great resource for homeowners to avoid costly problems.