home inspector horror stories

One horror story is when a home inspector missed a major water leak in the basement. The new owners moved in and within a week, they had a flooded basement. It cost them a fortune to fix the plumbing issue and deal with the water damage.

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

Accuracy. If an inspector can accurately identify problems in a home, they are likely to be successful. For example, detecting electrical faults that other inspectors might miss.

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.

Dirty kitchens are common. For example, lots of grease on the stoves and countertops. Also, improper food storage like leaving raw meat out at room temperature.

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.

Negligence is a common one. Inspectors might not check everything thoroughly. For example, they could miss important safety features in staircases like proper handrails or non - slip surfaces.

One 'home school horror story' could be a child being isolated for long periods without proper social interaction. They might struggle to develop communication skills and feel lonely. Another could be when the teaching materials are severely out - of - date or inaccurate, leading to a poor education. And there are cases where parents, who are the homeschooling teachers, are overly strict or lack teaching skills, causing stress and a negative learning environment for the child.

In another instance, a smart door lock failed. A family member was locked out of the house in the middle of the night. They had to call a locksmith, but it took a long time for the locksmith to arrive. Meanwhile, they were left standing outside in the cold and dark, feeling very vulnerable and scared.