Home Inspection for the Homeowner

This 34 page guide written by Carl Brahe, Home Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector, is written for the skills and knowledge level of the average homeowner.

Home inspection for the Homeowner, is illustrated with 38 photos of defects in every part of your home and yard. A check list for recording observed defects during inspection is included along with an inspection summary form and repair schedule.

This guide is not meant to replace a professional home inspection. It provides guidance for discovering many defects and knowing when to call for help.

This guide is written with the assumption that the reader will have average handyman skills. Information is presented for persons with this knowledge and skill level.

Professional home inspectors have very specialized training and skills that the average handyman, or construction professional can’t be expected to possess. Builders, architects and real estate brokers all employ professional home inspectors to protect their investments and to provide them with information for making wise real estate decisions.

A professional inspection is suggested when making any real estate decision buying, selling or remodeling.

• Landscape and grading
• Drainage
• Trees, shrubs and flowers
• Sprinklers
• Exterior
• Decks, porches and patios
• Exterior walls
• Foundation
• Roof, Flashing, Gutters and Downspouts
• Roof and chimney
• Flashing
• Gutters and downspouts
• Interior
• Crawlspace
• Basement
• Interior Rooms
• Doors and Windows
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Laundry
• Attic
• Fireplace – wood stove
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical
• Gas and water service
• Plumbing
• Floor drains
• HVAC
• Furnace
• Air Conditioning
• Other
  systems
• Water heater

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