Inspecting and Diagnosing Disrepair provides environmental health inspectors, housing officers, surveyors, landlords, tenants and lawyers with the essential information they need to understand building materials and structures, and record, diagnose and remedy disrepairs. Pat Reddin presents technical information methodically and includes useful diagrams to help those who need to understand, advise and take action on disrepair. The book is fully up to date with the latest legislation and is essential reading for environmental health professionals, surveyors and students alike.