The Complete Guide to Home Inspection

Thorough enough for professionals...accessible enough for homeowners! Written in plain language suitable even for first-time home buyers, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is a must-have reference. An all-in-one resource with 250 descriptive photographs and 20 helpful illustrations, it is invaluable for home buyers, home sellers, professional home inspectors, and every homeowner who wants to understand what their house is telling them.

Truly comprehensive in scope. This is the most extensive examination of home inspection available, covering all areas of the home from top to bottom, including:

Exteriors
Roofs
Attics
Foundations, basements, and crawlspaces
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Heating and cooling
Kitchen, baths, and laundries
Garages, attached structures, and many other areas

Learn the trade secrets of industry experts in home building and inspection. With over 70 years of combined experience, the authors are on a highly focused mission to:

Determine your home's hidden trouble spots and how to remedy them
Provide sound advice on avoiding hazardous materials
Offer helpful tips for improving energy efficiency, and much more.