A Guide to Major House Repairs

By Geoffrey West

ISBN:	9781847973863
PUBLISHED:	06/08/2012
PAGES:	192
BINDING:	Hardback ppc
SIZE:	246x189 mm
INSIDE:	250 colour photographs

A Guide to Major House Repairs provides a concise, easy-to-understand guide to building damage. It details types of damage and outlines steps for DIY and professional repair work. It also examines how major damage can develop from less serious problems that can be fixed earlier in the process, saving the homeowner time and money.

Understanding the survey when buying a home
The different types of construction trades and professions, and how to find a builder
Getting finance
Subsidence damage
Wall and roof problems
Issues arising from damp and flooding
Rots and infestations
Correction of poor DIY work
Accidental and weather damage
Issues to consider when repairing listed buildings
Materials and how they're used
How a house is built
Comprehensive glossaries of trade terms