"They're not there to bust you, just to make sure everything's safe and done properly..."
That's reassuring to hear. I'm in the middle of my first kitchen reno right now, and honestly, it's a bit overwhelming. I've been trying to figure out if inspectors typically care about temporary setups—like, if my sink isn't fully installed yet, but I've got a makeshift one hooked up temporarily, is that usually okay? Or do they expect everything to be permanently in place before giving the thumbs-up? Just trying to gauge how much scrambling I need to do tonight...
Inspectors usually get it—temporary setups happen during renos. As long as your makeshift sink isn't leaking or held together with duct tape and prayers, you're probably fine. Mine barely raised an eyebrow at my plywood countertop last year...
"Mine barely raised an eyebrow at my plywood countertop last year..."
Yeah, inspectors have seen it all—plywood counters, buckets under sinks, you name it. As long as it's safe and functional, you're golden. Deep breath, you've got this.
Honestly, inspectors are usually pretty chill about temporary fixes as long as everything's secure. Last year, mine didn't even blink at my recycled pallet shelves (which I thought were pretty cool, tbh). But they did pause at the compost bin under the sink—guess it was a little unconventional. Curious if anyone else has had an inspector comment on eco-friendly or unusual setups...
My inspector raised an eyebrow at my "eco-friendly" drying rack last year—aka an old wooden ladder suspended from the ceiling. I thought it was Pinterest-worthy, but he just stared at it for a solid minute before asking, "Is that... secure?" I gave it a confident tug, and thankfully, it didn't budge. He shrugged and moved on, but I swear he glanced back suspiciously a couple times.
Funny enough, he didn't even notice the antique dresser I converted into a kitchen island. Drawers full of pots and pans, countertop glued on top—totally unconventional, but apparently not as eyebrow-raising as a ladder drying rack. Inspectors seem to have their own quirky radar for what's "normal." As long as nothing's falling apart or leaking, they usually let the creativity slide.
