Doors, Screwdrivers, and a Basement Bathroom Escape
A routine door check left a home inspector locked inside a basement bathroom with no cell service. Fortunately, there was a screwdriver in his back pocket.
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Stories From the Inspection Field
Spire Home Inspection Blog
Home inspections occasionally produce memorable lessons, unexpected situations, and stories that are worth sharing. These articles combine practical inspection information with a lighter look at experiences from the field.
Stories From the Field
Wasps, Windows, and One Very Fast Home Inspector
A routine check of a double-hung window turned into an unexpected encounter with a sleepy wasp—and a very fast lesson about what may be hiding inside a home.
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It’s Just a Valve—Until It Isn’t
Why won’t a home inspector simply turn on a water or gas valve that was found off? One memorable inspection shows how quickly “just a valve” can become a flooded basement and damaged electrical panel.
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These stories are based on experiences from the inspection field. They provide general information and should not be treated as an evaluation of a specific property or as a substitute for an inspection or qualified contractor evaluation.
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