BND, I wouldn't send him a check. Bozo knocked the candle over, therefore, it's his fault that his shirt was a mess. If anything, he needs to be sending you a check for the mess he created in your home. Also, it would look like a bribe. Don't go down that street. Request another inspector to come out.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
