Share some home warranty horror stories.
There was a case where a roof leak occurred. The home warranty firm sent a roofer who did a shoddy repair job. The leak came back worse a few weeks later. When the homeowner complained, the home warranty company said they wouldn't cover it again as it was considered the same issue, leaving the homeowner to deal with costly repairs on their own.
What are the common problems in home warranty horror stories?
Poor workmanship by the contractors sent by the home warranty companies is quite common. I know someone whose stove was 'fixed' by a technician sent by the warranty company. But the stove started having new problems soon after because the repair wasn't done properly. Also, companies often try to limit the scope of what they cover. They might cover parts but not the labor, leaving homeowners with unexpected costs.
Share some 'home dna horror stories'.
One horror story could be when someone did a home DNA test and found out they had a serious genetic disorder they were completely unaware of. It was a shock as they had no family history of it and suddenly had to face a lot of medical uncertainties and potential lifestyle changes.
Share some home inspection horror stories.
One horror story is finding a major termite infestation during a home inspection. The wooden beams in the attic were almost completely hollowed out. It was a nightmare as it meant extensive and costly repairs.
Share some home insurance horror stories.
One horror story is when a family's home was severely damaged by a storm. They thought their home insurance would cover it all. But the insurance company found a tiny loophole in the policy about pre - existing roof damage. So they only paid a fraction of what was needed for repairs, leaving the family to struggle with huge out - of - pocket expenses.
Share some home improvement horror stories.
Well, there was a person who wanted to install new flooring. They bought cheap laminate flooring from an unknown source. After installation, it turned out the flooring was of extremely poor quality. It scratched easily and some pieces even warped. And then there was a family who decided to add an extra room to their house. The construction crew made a mistake with the foundation, and the new room started to sink a little bit over time, causing cracks in the walls.
Share some home inspector horror stories.
One horror story is when a home inspector missed a major water leak in the basement. The new owners moved in and within a week, they had a flooded basement. It cost them a fortune to fix the plumbing issue and deal with the water damage.
Share some 'home alone horror stories'.
Once, I was home alone at night. I heard strange scratching noises coming from the attic. Every time I tried to convince myself it was just a rat, but the scratching got louder and more persistent. I was too scared to go and check. I just huddled under my blanket until morning when the noises finally stopped.
Share some home building horror stories.
There was a case where the home builder cut corners on the foundation. During a heavy rainstorm, water seeped into the basement, causing mold growth. The homeowners had to spend a fortune on waterproofing and mold remediation. It was a huge disaster for them.
Share some home remodel horror stories.
One horror story is when a family hired a contractor to redo their kitchen. The contractor took their deposit and then disappeared for weeks. When he finally showed up, he started the work all wrong, ignoring the plans they had agreed on. They ended up having to fire him and find someone else, losing a lot of money in the process.
Share some home builder horror stories.
There was a case where the home builder misread the building plans. They built a room smaller than it was supposed to be. When the homeowners pointed it out, the builder tried to convince them that it was the correct size. It took a long legal battle to get them to either correct it or compensate the homeowners for the loss in value.