(Ebook) Inspecting a House: A Guide for Buyers, Owners, and Renovators by Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. ISBN 9780793180547, 0793180546

(Ebook) Inspecting a House: A Guide for Buyers, Owners, and Renovators by Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. ISBN 9780793180547, 0793180546

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.