Complete Guide to Home Inspection

complete guide to

home inspection

roger c. robinson & michael litchfield

CONTENTS

I N T RO D U C T I O N

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CH A P TE R 1

The Walk-Around 17 CH A P TE R 2

Exteriors 29 CH A P TE R 3

Inspecting a Roof 52 CH A P TE R 4

Attics 76 CH A P TE R 5

Foundations, Basements, and Crawl Spaces 89 CH A P TE R 6

Electrical Systems 116 CH A P TE R 7

Plumbing 149

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E N V I RON M E N TA L CONC E R NS

CH A P TE R 8

Heating and Cooling Systems 177 CH A P TE R 9

Chimneys and Fireplaces 207 CH A P TE R 1 0

Interiors 220 CH A P TE R 11

Doors and Windows 237 CH A P TE R 1 2

Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Laundry 254 CH A P TE R 13

Attached Structures 280 CH A P TE R 14

Environmental Concerns 300 PH O T O C R E D I T S I NDEX

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