2025-11-03 – Weekly Home Inspector News : Weirdest things found in inspections

Last week in our Home Inspector community, conversations ranged from job opportunities with flexible schedules to intriguing technical discussions about common inspection points. Members shared personal journeys into the industry and debated the traits that make a successful home inspector. We also saw lighter threads about unusual findings and humorous client interactions, which added a bit of levity amidst the technical talk.


This Week’s Hot Topics

  • 2025-10-31 – Weekly Home Inspector Jobs: Flexible schedule openings available
    If you’ve been searching for a role that allows for work-life balance, this thread spotlights flexible job openings in home inspection.
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  • Garage door vs recessed cans — what fails first
    A technical discussion worth your attention, this thread explores which common inspection issues tend to surface first in homes.
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  • Thinking About Becoming a Home Inspector? Start Here!
    For newcomers, this thread is a valuable starting point, offering guidance and tips from seasoned professionals.
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  • What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Found During an Inspection?
    A light-hearted thread where inspectors share some of the oddest discoveries made on the job.
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  • Funniest Client Reactions to Your Report?
    This discussion is full of amusing stories about client responses that might give you a chuckle.
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Thanks for staying engaged this week. Whether you’re here for technical advice or a bit of community humor, your participation makes a difference. Feel free to dive into these topics or start a new conversation of your own.

Quick example: found a mummified squirrel stuffed behind a bathroom exhaust fan duct — , client said ‘it’s been noisy for years.’ A $35 USB borescope and a small telescoping mirror are my go-tos for ‘common inspection points’ in tight cavities, especially under tub drains and inside returns. Flexible schedules are nice, but I avoid late-day attics; morning checks give better thermal contrast — anyone else see that?

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Found a dried-out frog jammed in a crawlspace condensate pump once; since then I carry a small 365nm UV flashlight and sweep attic and crawlspace penetrations — it makes rodent urine and nest trails pop so you can track to hidden voids around fans and ducts. It’s not foolproof in bright daylight, so I cup the beam and kill nearby lights when I can, @RamonL, which has saved me from a few “what’s that smell?” callbacks.

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