u/doktorpsilo

We are purchasing a new house and the inspector showed me this shower control in the master bath that is quite loose and floppy. It looks like the previous owners just tried to caulk it in place, but that is not holding any more and the control and shower head can be moved around by the handle. I suspect this needs to be strapped down somehow in the wall. Is this a question for a plumber or a general contractor? Can the handle and cover be removed to give enough access to strap the valve and/pr pipes? We are taking another look next week and I just want to know who to call for a consult. Painters are coming as well, so if we have to cut into any walls, patch, and repaint, now is the time!

We are buying a house and our inspector flagged that the sewer pipe clean out was dripping. We received from the sellers' representative that "it is not leaking, family are licensed plumbers and explain it’s the lead and Oakum joint after a period of time, the Oakum releases its oil and causes this, it’s not a sewage or plumbing leak." Is this accurate or are they full of...oakum? Even if it is accurate and it is not leaking sewage, does this indicate that something needs to be addressed?

We put an offer on a home and just got the inspection. When trying to inspect the main panel, the inspector couldn't remove the main (Westinghouse) panel cover in a finished basement due to lack of clearance and not having a socket set on him. I am fairly certain this is not to code and a safety hazard. What degree of repair and/or credit should we be requesting from the sellers? Cut the the wall to restore access and refinish it? Move (and replace?) the panel? TIA

EDIT: Thank you all for the useful advice and the check of my attitude. I apologize if I came across as desperate and wanting to fleece the sellers. We are currently also selling our home and feel like some of the buyers' requests were kind of petty and/or misinformed. I am a little disappointed in our inspector. There are, indeed, many other indications of questionable electrical work. This report came in at 10 pm last night and we need to finalize the purchase and sale agreement today. We really want the house, are not trying to be petty assholes, and just want to make sure things are safe and we're not taking on any unreasonable expenses.