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Boston Home Inspectors Reveal Their Most Disturbing Discoveries On Duty, And Here Are 30 Of The Scariest Photos

There are so many interesting and creepy things to find if you know where to look.

Boston Home Inspectors Reveal Their Most Disturbing Discoveries On Duty, And Here Are 30 Of The Scariest Photos

Some people tour a house and immediately fall in love. Others tour it and start mentally rehearsing an escape plan, because Boston home inspectors have been posting the stuff that shows up when you look past the fresh paint and charming curb appeal.

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On their Instagram, they document the “how is this real” moments from real inspections, where the problems range from the obviously terrifying (falling kids, growing wall horrors) to the quietly unhinged (a roof deck that basically dares you to try it, a fireplace that’s been “properly” inspected in the most questionable way). It gets even more complicated when the listing says there’s a closet, but the layout clearly has other ideas.

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And once you start scrolling, you’ll realize the scariest part is how many of these issues were hiding in plain sight.

Not all homes are perfect like this one

Not all homes are perfect like this onePexels
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1. Nothing To See Here… Move Along!

1. Nothing To See Here… Move Along!bostonhomeinspectors
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2. Not Sure Where To Begin On This One?

2. Not Sure Where To Begin On This One?bostonhomeinspectors

3. Lemonade Straight From The Faucet!

3. Lemonade Straight From The Faucet!bostonhomeinspectors

4. Not Sure Where To Begin, But Yes, They Technically Do Have A Roof Deck!

4. Not Sure Where To Begin, But Yes, They Technically Do Have A Roof Deck!bostonhomeinspectors

5. Quick Exit For The Falling Kids!

5. Quick Exit For The Falling Kids!bostonhomeinspectors

6. Now I Need One!

6. Now I Need One!bostonhomeinspectors

7. No Safety Issues Here!!

7. No Safety Issues Here!!bostonhomeinspectors

8. Tight Fit!

8. Tight Fit!bostonhomeinspectors

9. Little Twist Here… Little Twist There

9. Little Twist Here… Little Twist Therebostonhomeinspectors

10. Almost There... A Little More To The Right!

10. Almost There... A Little More To The Right!bostonhomeinspectors

11. I Guess The Outlet Cover Couldn’t Fit!

11. I Guess The Outlet Cover Couldn’t Fit!bostonhomeinspectors

12. Just A Little Tight!

12. Just A Little Tight!bostonhomeinspectors

13. Listing Agent Says It Has A Closet!

13. Listing Agent Says It Has A Closet!bostonhomeinspectors

This is similar to a Redditor torn between financial struggle and siblings’ sentimental attachment.

14. Nothing Can Go Wrong Here??

14. Nothing Can Go Wrong Here??bostonhomeinspectors

15. Sometimes You Just Need A Set Of Two!

15. Sometimes You Just Need A Set Of Two!bostonhomeinspectors

16. Bathroom Wall Is Growing Boobs!

16. Bathroom Wall Is Growing Boobs!bostonhomeinspectors

17. Nailed It!

17. Nailed It!bostonhomeinspectors

18. Kinda Close!

18. Kinda Close!bostonhomeinspectors

19. Sometimes Life Just Gives You Way Too Many Options!

19. Sometimes Life Just Gives You Way Too Many Options!bostonhomeinspectors

20. 164°F… A Cup Of Tea With Your Toothpaste!

20. 164°F… A Cup Of Tea With Your Toothpaste!bostonhomeinspectors

21. Found A Bug In The Garage!

21. Found A Bug In The Garage!bostonhomeinspectors

22. Ordered The Wrong Size… No Problem, The Little Blocks Will Fix It!

22. Ordered The Wrong Size… No Problem, The Little Blocks Will Fix It!bostonhomeinspectors

23. Nothing Can Go Wrong Here!

23. Nothing Can Go Wrong Here!bostonhomeinspectors

24. Railings And Spindles Are Overrated!

24. Railings And Spindles Are Overrated!bostonhomeinspectors

25. Peg Leg Deck!

25. Peg Leg Deck!bostonhomeinspectors

26. Furry Deck Joists Need A Shave!

26. Furry Deck Joists Need A Shave!bostonhomeinspectors

27. While You Are Waiting…

27. While You Are Waiting…bostonhomeinspectors

28. Space Age!

28. Space Age!bostonhomeinspectors

29. Proper Way To Inspect A Fireplace!

29. Proper Way To Inspect A Fireplace!bostonhomeinspectors

30. Fuzzy Little Thing!

30. Fuzzy Little Thing!bostonhomeinspectors

The whole vibe flips when you see the “Nothing To See Here… Move Along!” moment next to the “Quick Exit For The Falling Kids!” setup.

Then comes the part where the faucet serves “Lemonade Straight From The Faucet!” and you’re left wondering what else the place is pretending not to notice.

Right when you think it can’t get worse, the post about the listing agent saying it has a closet hits, right after the “Tight Fit!” and “Just A Little Tight!” disasters.

And finally, “Found A Bug In The Garage!” and the “Fuzzy Little Thing!” photo make it clear the nightmare isn’t just structural, it’s alive.

Boston Home Inspectors' Instagram account serves as a fascinating chronicle of their explorations into the hidden worlds that dwell within our homes. Their posts underscore the importance of rigorous home inspections, illustrating how integral they are to making informed purchasing decisions.

As they delve into the unseen corners of properties, they expose an array of potential problems, from the blatantly dangerous to the subtly deceptive, reminding us of the myriad issues that can lurk behind a property's facade.

One look at these photos and you’ll never trust a “nothing to worry about” statement again.

For the same family-fight stakes, read how one person tried selling the family home against their siblings’ wishes.

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