Electrician, master plumber and home inspector, Rex Cauldwell gives insight from his years of experience in the field by presenting a rational sequence of inspection so that nothing is missed. Taunton’s For Pros By Pros: Inspecting A House is the authority on learning about overloaded electrical panels, driveways that send water to the basement when it rains and gas furnaces that are improperly vented. Cauldwell will show you a methodical system of inspection by evaluating electrical, plumbing, and heating systems. You will also learn how to check for “cross-connections,” which can contaminate your water supply. This guide is perfect for ensuring safety on the job and offers ways of inspecting roofs, flashing, gutters and more. This book is vital for all homeowners, realtors and construction managers for diagnosing problems before they get out of control. This book is 272 pages.

You'll learn how to:

• create a methodical system of inspection
• evaluate heating, electrical and plumbing systems
• check for "cross-connections" that can contaminate the water supply
• ensure safety on the job
• inspect roofs, gutters, flashing and more

This book is also essential reading if you are a homeowner who wants to know what to look for yourself or know what the inspector is looking for. Realtors who want to judge the quality and resale value of a house will also benefit from this book. 272 pp.

Taunton's For Pros By Pros Inspecting a House - Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• THE INSPECTION PROCESS
  • Professional Courtesy
  • The Rules of the Profession
  • Creating a System of Inspection
  • Tools of the Trade
• THE SERVICE INSPECTION
  • The Service Entrance
  • The Service Panel
• SIDING, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
  • Siding
  • Doors
  • Windows
• ROOFS, GUTTERS, AND GRADING
  • Inspecting the Roof
  • Guttering