- 100% agree, those inspectors seem more interested in the story than the actual paperwork half the time.
- I’ve had to dig up old receipts and even a neighbor’s wedding photo to prove siding wasn’t original—felt ridiculous, but it worked.
- City red tape is wild. They’ll nitpick the tiniest thing, but miss the obvious sometimes.
- Tip: keep every scrap of documentation, and don’t be afraid to push back a little if their requests get out of hand... sometimes they just want you to give up.
Honestly, I thought I was prepared—had a folder labeled “Proof My House Isn’t Haunted” with every doc I could find. Still, the inspector wanted a photo of my porch from 1992. Ended up texting my mom for it (she had one, of course). My step-by-step: 1) Save everything, even the weird stuff. 2) Don’t be afraid to ask *why* they need something. 3) If you get stuck, sometimes a polite “Can you show me where that’s required?” works wonders. It’s like a scavenger hunt, but with more paperwork and less fun.
That’s wild—they asked for a photo from 1992? I get wanting proof, but sometimes it feels like they’re just making you jump through hoops. Did they ever explain why that specific year mattered? I’m always worried I’ll miss some obscure doc and have to start over.
I get wanting proof, but sometimes it feels like they’re just making you jump through hoops.
Yeah, I’ve run into this too. Had a project where they wanted a survey from the early 80s—like, who keeps that stuff handy? It’s almost like they pick random years just to see if you’ll give up. I asked why and got a vague answer about “historical context.” Honestly, half the time I think they don’t even know why. It’s frustrating, but I’ve learned to expect at least one weird doc request every time.
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. It can feel like a wild goose chase sometimes. I’ve had to dig through old boxes in the garage just to find a receipt or some random paperwork. It’s exhausting, but you’re not alone—seems like everyone hits that wall at some point. Just keep plugging away and don’t let it get you down too much. Sometimes persistence really does pay off, even if it feels pointless in the moment.
