Share some home inspector horror stories.

Sure. One success story is of an inspector who found major structural issues in a house that was about to be sold at a high price. His detailed report saved the buyer from a bad investment. The buyer was so impressed that they recommended him to all their friends, and his business boomed.

Missing major structural problems, like foundation cracks. It can lead to huge repair costs for new homeowners.

Sure. One horror story is about a restaurant. The health inspector found a rat running around the kitchen. There were also moldy food in the fridge and dirty utensils everywhere. It was a nightmare for the customers who had been dining there unknowingly.

There was a case where a building inspector in West Valley City missed some serious electrical code violations. As a result, there were multiple electrical fires in the building over time. The inspector probably didn't do a thorough enough check. They might have been in a rush or not properly trained to identify such issues. This put the lives of the residents at great risk and caused a lot of damage to the property.

One horror story could be when someone did a home DNA test and found out they had a serious genetic disorder they were completely unaware of. It was a shock as they had no family history of it and suddenly had to face a lot of medical uncertainties and potential lifestyle changes.

One horror story is finding a major termite infestation during a home inspection. The wooden beams in the attic were almost completely hollowed out. It was a nightmare as it meant extensive and costly repairs.

One horror story is when a family's home was severely damaged by a storm. They thought their home insurance would cover it all. But the insurance company found a tiny loophole in the policy about pre - existing roof damage. So they only paid a fraction of what was needed for repairs, leaving the family to struggle with huge out - of - pocket expenses.

Well, there was a person who wanted to install new flooring. They bought cheap laminate flooring from an unknown source. After installation, it turned out the flooring was of extremely poor quality. It scratched easily and some pieces even warped. And then there was a family who decided to add an extra room to their house. The construction crew made a mistake with the foundation, and the new room started to sink a little bit over time, causing cracks in the walls.

Once, I was home alone at night. I heard strange scratching noises coming from the attic. Every time I tried to convince myself it was just a rat, but the scratching got louder and more persistent. I was too scared to go and check. I just huddled under my blanket until morning when the noises finally stopped.

There was a case where the home builder cut corners on the foundation. During a heavy rainstorm, water seeped into the basement, causing mold growth. The homeowners had to spend a fortune on waterproofing and mold remediation. It was a huge disaster for them.