Inspectors and (inspectors)
The other day we had a home inspection for a closing soon. The inspector had a reputation as an honorable person so I was pleased to hear the clients had chosen him for the job. The home was newer and should have had only a few minor problems. When we got the report there was a host of minor issues but only three had my clients worried.
Well we agreed to let all the minor items pass and focused on three. The first two were no problems but the last on concerning the (lintel) over the garage door was another thing. The owner, my clients’ daughter and her husband, plus the agents involved met at the home and the inspector explained his case. After he left the owner tore away some of the metal and the sheet rock surrounding the door. Turns out the inspector was wrong. The (lintel) was an engineered one and the deal will be closing.
I know people make mistakes and in defense of the inspector he apparently saw something he thought was worth mentioning. However after causing such a problem with the inspection I don’t think I will be recommending him again should I be asked to give future clients a list of inspectors. Come Monday I will be doing a happy dance….
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