"Maybe it's just me, but shouldn't inspectors prioritize actual safety issues over aesthetic perfection?"
I see your point, but from experience, inspectors often flag minor details because they're trained to spot deviations from code—no matter how trivial they seem. That half-inch railing difference might feel nitpicky, but codes are usually based on worst-case scenarios. Frustrating? Definitely. But sometimes those small catches prevent bigger headaches down the road...even if it doesn't always feel that way in the moment.
Haha, inspectors and their eagle eyes...reminds me of the time I had an inspector ding me because the spacing between my kitchen island and the fridge was half an inch less than recommended. I mean, seriously, half an inch? I joked with him that I'd just stop eating carbs to squeeze through easier, but he didn't crack a smile—tough crowd.
But honestly, even though it felt ridiculous at the time, later on when tenants moved in, I realized that tiny bit of extra space actually did matter when moving furniture and appliances around. Sometimes these inspectors seem overly picky, but they're usually thinking ahead to scenarios we haven't even imagined yet. Still, I totally get the frustration—especially when your kitchen looks like a tornado just passed through and you're scrambling to make it presentable. Good luck tomorrow...and maybe hide the measuring tape, just in case.
Haha, half an inch...isn't it funny how something that tiny can cause so much trouble? I remember stressing like crazy before my last inspection—felt like my kitchen would never look "inspection-ready." But do inspectors really expect perfection, or just a safe and functional space? From your experience, sounds like they're mostly looking out for actual usability issues. You're probably doing better than you think, honestly. Deep breath—you've got this. Maybe stash some cookies out in plain sight to distract him from minor details?
Inspectors definitely aren't looking for magazine-cover perfection. My last guy barely glanced at the wonky cabinet door I obsessed over—he was way more interested in checking plumbing and electrical. You're probably fine...just breathe, it'll be over before you know it.
Haha, inspectors are definitely not there to critique your interior design skills. Last time mine came by, I was stressing over the mismatched backsplash tiles I'd DIY'd (badly), and he didn't even blink. He spent way more time poking around under the sink and flipping switches. Trust me, as long as your plumbing isn't spraying like a water park and your wiring isn't sparking, you're golden. Deep breaths—you've got this.
