Haha, inspectors definitely have their own pet peeves.
Haha, inspectors really do have their quirks. Last time ours visited, I was stressing about the backsplash tiles not being grouted yet, but nope—he fixated on the spacing between countertop outlets instead. Go figure... Coffee definitely helped smooth things over though, worth trying!
Haha, totally agree—inspectors always surprise you with what catches their eye. Last inspection, I was worried about the unfinished crown molding, but nope... he spent ages checking if the dishwasher was anchored properly. Lesson learned: expect the unexpected and keep extra coffee handy.
Funny you mention the dishwasher anchoring—I had an inspector once who barely glanced at appliances but was obsessed with outlet spacing. Honestly though, instead of trying to guess what they'll nitpick, I find it's better to just focus on the big safety stuff. Inspectors might surprise us, sure, but they're usually pretty predictable about code violations and safety hazards. Coffee definitely helps, but double-checking smoke detectors and electrical wiring is probably a safer bet than worrying about cosmetic details...
Haha, inspectors can definitely keep us guessing sometimes. You're spot on, though—it's the major safety stuff that's key. I once had a kitchen half gutted when an inspector showed up, and surprisingly, he barely blinked at the chaos. Instead he spent forever checking the handrail on the basement stairs...go figure. Keep your focus on wiring and detectors; you've got this!
Inspectors really do have their own unique priorities, don't they? Reminds me of when we were renovating our old farmhouse. The kitchen was a total mess—no cabinets, tools everywhere, and dust covering every surface. I was convinced we'd fail inspection because of the chaos alone. But the inspector walked right past it all and made a beeline for the attic insulation. He spent what felt like forever poking around up there, barely glanced at the kitchen, and then casually mentioned we needed a better seal around the attic hatch. Go figure...
Honestly, as long as your wiring is solid and your smoke detectors work properly, you're probably in good shape. Inspectors seem to zero in on things we sometimes overlook—like railings or attic seals—so just make sure those little safety details are covered. You've totally got this.
