Had something similar happen last year—my deck stairs were off by maybe a quarter inch. Inspector wouldn't budge either. Ended up fixing it myself, took just a weekend... annoying but quicker than fighting city hall.
Ugh, inspectors can be so picky sometimes, right? But hey, props to you for tackling it yourself—bet that felt pretty satisfying once it was done. Did you find any creative shortcuts or tricks to make the fix easier? Sometimes these little setbacks spark the best DIY solutions... at least that's what I tell myself when I'm knee-deep in a weekend project, haha.
Yeah, inspectors can definitely nitpick sometimes, but honestly, it's usually for good reason. Did you end up having to redo a lot of the work, or was it more about minor adjustments? I've found that taking detailed photos before covering anything up helps a ton—makes it easier to pinpoint exactly what they're fussing about later. Also, labeling everything clearly saves headaches down the road... learned that one the hard way after spending hours tracing wires I thought I'd remember.
"I've found that taking detailed photos before covering anything up helps a ton—makes it easier to pinpoint exactly what they're fussing about later."
Yeah, totally agree with this. Learned early on that inspectors aren't just being picky for the sake of it—they've usually seen enough disasters to know what they're talking about. Photos are a lifesaver, especially when you're dealing with plumbing or electrical. I also jot down quick notes right on the studs or drywall before sealing things up; saved me more than once from having to rip stuff open again.
One thing I'd add is keeping a copy of your local building codes handy. Sometimes inspectors reference specific sections, and having the code book or PDF ready makes it easier to understand exactly what's needed. Had an inspector flag my stair railing height once—thought he was just nitpicking until I checked the code myself. Turns out he was spot-on, and fixing it wasn't as big a hassle as I expected. Better safe than sorry, right?
Photos and notes are great, but honestly, sometimes inspectors *are* just being picky. Had one flag my reclaimed wood flooring because it wasn't "uniform" enough—uh, that's kinda the point of reclaimed wood, right? Ended up having to show him examples from other approved projects. So yeah, documentation helps, but sometimes you gotta gently push back a bit... respectfully, of course.
