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Home Inspection Handbook (Paperback)

by John E. Traister (Author) "The best way to organize an on site inspection is to use a checklist..." (more)
Key Phrases: thimble opening, home inspection business, home inspector, Home Inspection Handbook, United States, California Mission (more...)

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Paperback: 323 pages
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company (June 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572180463
ISBN-13: 978-1572180468
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Home Inspection Handbook, United States, California Mission, Cape Cod, World War, Fan Window Floor, Good Fair Poor Figure

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The Home Inspection Handbook by Home Renovation in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A sound, well-written companion for home inspectors/buyers, December 8, 1998

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This book hits upon the major components of home inspection. The checklists throughout the book are a bit redundant (I found many duplicate checklist items). The book also goes in to some considerations for starting your own business in home inspection, which is helpful. I view this book as a good SUPPLEMENT rather than the "bible" of home inspection because I feel it is not exhaustive and technical enough in content. However, for the non-technically inclined homebuyer, the book will be a good tool to have under his/her belt.

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