Honestly, inspectors can be picky, but grout spacing does matter—uneven grout can cause issues later with moisture and cleaning. Did the inspector suggest redoing it completely, or was it just a heads-up kinda thing?
"Did the inspector suggest redoing it completely, or was it just a heads-up kinda thing?"
Mine gave me a similar heads-up about grout spacing being uneven. At first, I thought he was just being overly picky (you know, inspector vibes), but honestly, after living with it for a few months, I get it. Cleaning uneven grout lines is a pain, and moisture does sneak in quicker than you'd think. Ended up redoing mine anyway—lesson learned the hard way.
If it's just a heads-up, maybe you can get away with spot-fixing the worst areas? Might save you some headaches later. Either way, good luck tomorrow... inspectors always seem to find something!
Yeah, spot-fixing could work short-term, but honestly, inspectors usually have a point—even when they're annoying about it. I ignored a similar heads-up once and regretted it later... moisture damage isn't fun to fix after the fact. Better safe than sorry, imo.
"moisture damage isn't fun to fix after the fact. Better safe than sorry, imo."
Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Quick fixes might pass inspection, but you'll kick yourself later when you're tearing out cabinets again. Just bite the bullet now—it saves headaches down the road.
Been there myself—moisture issues in older homes can be sneaky. One thing I've found helpful is to do a quick moisture check behind cabinets and under sinks before the inspector arrives. Grab yourself a moisture meter (they're pretty cheap at hardware stores), poke around the usual trouble spots, and see if anything's lurking beneath the surface. If you catch something early, you might still have time to address it properly rather than scrambling for a temporary fix.
Also, have you checked your plumbing connections lately? Older pipes and fittings can loosen or corrode without obvious signs until it's too late. I usually run my hand along the pipes under the sink and dishwasher connections to feel for dampness or drips. Takes just a few minutes but can save you from bigger headaches later.
Curious though, anyone here ever had luck convincing an inspector to give you extra time if you show you're actively working on repairs? Seems like some inspectors are flexible, others not so much...