You Found What in the Attic?! Real Tales from a Sonoma County Home Inspector
If you think your home inspection is going to be boring, think again. At Local Pro Home Inspection, we’ve learned that every house has a story—and some of them are absolute comedies. Whether it’s a squirrel with a hoarding problem, a mystery smell that deserves its own Netflix special, or a water heater that sounds like it’s haunted, Sonoma County homes keep us on our toes (and laughing).
Take our recent inspection in Willits, for example. Everything looked normal—until we peeked under a few roof tiles. What did we find? Not a leak, not damage… but thousands of perfectly stored acorns. One very determined squirrel had clearly decided to convert this home into Sonoma County’s tiniest nut warehouse.
Then there was the Santa Rosa inspection where the homeowner swore the attic was haunted. Turned out, it wasn’t ghosts—it was a loose vent pipe rattling every time the wind blew. (We fixed it, but not before we offered to bill “paranormal consultation” as an add-on service.)
Or how about the Healdsburg home with a crawlspace so tight we joked about sending in a drone—or a very brave raccoon. Spoiler: the raccoon declined the offer.
But all jokes aside, every one of these adventures highlights why a professional home inspection matters. Behind every funny find or “what on earth is that?” moment, there could be an issue that saves a buyer or homeowner from serious trouble down the road. Whether it’s a roof leak, electrical hazard, or a sneaky pest, we’re here to spot the little things before they become big (and expensive) surprises.
At Local Pro Home Inspection, we take pride in serving Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Lake Counties with inspections that are thorough, reliable, and maybe even entertaining. We believe home inspections don’t have to be stressful—they can be informative, helpful, and occasionally hilarious.
So, if you’re buying, selling, or just curious about what’s really going on behind your walls (or above your ceiling tiles), give us a call. Who knows what we’ll find—but one thing’s for sure: we’ll make sure you know exactly what’s happening in your home.
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