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Holmes Inspection

All Episodes 2009 - 2011
TV-G

  • Ended
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  • 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z
  • 1h
  • 2d 16h (64 episodes)
  • Canada
  • English
  • Make It Right
Holmes Inspection is a 2009 Canadian home renovation series on HGTV, hosted by general contractor Mike Holmes. It is the third of Holmes' renovation series, following Holmes on Homes and Holmes in New Orleans. The format of the series is similar to those of his previous series Holmes on Homes, where Mike enters a home in need of repair and often finds substandard work. However, unlike Holmes on Homes, whose focus was on substandard work done by fraudulent or poor-quality contractors, the focus of Holmes Inspection is on homeowners who have been victimized solely as a result of poor home inspections. In the United States, the series debuted on HGTV on Sunday, December 19, 2010.

65 episodes

Series Premiere

2009-10-01T04:00:00Z

1x01 Soaked

Series Premiere

1x01 Soaked

  • 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z1h

Shannon, a young first time home buyer, realizes that there are some serious plumbing issues that her home inspector had missed.

2009-10-08T04:00:00Z

1x02 Frigid Floor

1x02 Frigid Floor

  • 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z1h

Homeowners Neil and Michelle discover that their new home has a serious flaw that causes their floor to become freezing cold during winter and more than their fair share of blown electrical circuits.

2009-10-15T04:00:00Z

1x03 Abated Breath

1x03 Abated Breath

  • 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z1h

A home inspector misses a problem with David and San Yee's new house that could put their health in jeopardy.

2009-10-22T04:00:00Z

1x04 Exhausting the Issue

1x04 Exhausting the Issue

  • 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z1h

Rick and Didi's recently renovated house was actually a flip. While the finished work looked wonderful, it had some serious issues with how it worked.

2009-10-29T04:00:00Z

1x05 Go with the Flow

1x05 Go with the Flow

  • 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z1h

Cathy and Tim's new house sparked a romantic flame for them with its dual fireplaces. What their home inspector missed was a possible source of a far more dangerous fire.

2009-11-05T05:00:00Z

1x06 Holding It In

1x06 Holding It In

  • 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z1h

Kris and Dave's had a hidden cold room that their inspector missed and should never have been closed in. The improper work led to mould in the play area for their children.

2009-11-12T05:00:00Z

1x07 Troubled Waters

1x07 Troubled Waters

  • 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z1h

Kim and Daniel bought their house so that their two little girls could grow up in a safe family home. While they tried to follow the advice of their home inspector, some problems were missed and things went from bad to worse.

2009-11-19T05:00:00Z

1x08 Full of Surprises

1x08 Full of Surprises

  • 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z1h

Despite a rating of 8 out of 10 from their home inspector, Mike and Tricia discovered a number of "surprises" waiting for them.

2009-11-26T05:00:00Z

1x09 No More Down and Out

1x09 No More Down and Out

  • 2009-11-26T05:00:00Z1h

Keith and Caitlin were newlyweds looking to purchase a home free of defects since their resourses were limited. Their home inspector assured them they would have only a few minor cosmetic issues to deal with, but Mike Holmes disagreed....strongly.

2009-12-03T05:00:00Z

1x10 Heated Issue

1x10 Heated Issue

  • 2009-12-03T05:00:00Z1h

Todd and Duane were scared that their home inspector missed something significant enough to ruin their sparkling new décor.

Fred and Sara bought a historical home, only to find that "older" doesn't necessarily mean "more solid".

The work on Fred and Sara's house continues.

2010-01-07T05:00:00Z

1x13 Watch Your Step

1x13 Watch Your Step

  • 2010-01-07T05:00:00Z1h

Eunice and Ryan saved up to buy a home with more space, not more problems. After a thorugh Holmes Inspection and a helping hand from Mike, Damon and te crew, their new house will finally feel like home.

2010-04-15T04:00:00Z

1x14 A Century Ago

1x14 A Century Ago

  • 2010-04-15T04:00:00Z1h

Jennifer and Paul wanted an older home with character and curb appeal. When the home inspection report came back with only minor repairs, Paul tackled them with enthusiasm. It wasn’t long before they began to suspect that the home inspector had missed some much bigger problems, and called in Mike Holmes for a second opinion. Damon and the crew will put their best efforts into making this home as safe and sound as it looks.

2010-04-22T04:00:00Z

1x15 A Stitch in Time

1x15 A Stitch in Time

  • 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where the home inspector missed signs of obvious neglect that could lead directly to much bigger issues.

2010-04-29T04:00:00Z

1x16 No Breathing Room

1x16 No Breathing Room

  • 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew fix a house that was hastily inspected, and find that the house has electrical issues that make it unsafe for the homeowners' children, as well as a roofing problem that causes mould to appear in every wall of the house.

2010-05-06T04:00:00Z

1x17 New Beginnings

1x17 New Beginnings

  • 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew help a policewoman on disability who downsized to a townhouse that she could afford for herself and her daughter.

2010-05-13T04:00:00Z

1x18 Sump-Thing New

1x18 Sump-Thing New

  • 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew help a couple who decided to upgrade to a new house, confident that it would have fewer problems. Once again, the home inspector reported only minor issues, but missed other bigger problems.

2010-05-20T04:00:00Z

1x19 Acres of Pain

1x19 Acres of Pain

  • 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a dream house built on three acres that has much more serious safety issues than what was mentioned in the home inspection report.

2010-05-27T04:00:00Z

1x20 Back to the Drawing Board

The Holmes Crew arrive at a house that was negotiated down in price based on the issues raised in the home inspection report. The homeowners put in thousands of dollars and hours into repairs, but they're now discovering things the home inspector missed.

2010-06-03T04:00:00Z

1x21 Terminiated

1x21 Terminiated

  • 2010-06-03T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew help a family with asbestos wrapped ducts which the home inspector saw, but said that the house was beautifully renovated so there was no need to disturb them. However, the house hides a serious termite infestation that threatens to compromise the home's integrity.

2010-10-06T04:00:00Z

1x22 A Load of Trouble (1)

1x22 A Load of Trouble (1)

  • 2010-10-06T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where issues with sloped floors and sticking doors on the second floor are far more serious than reported. After a further series of inspections revealing that portions of the house were caving in or were in danger of doing so, the Holmes crew are forced to gut the house and rebuild it from the ground up. This episode was previously titled

2010-07-17T04:00:00Z

1x23 A Load of Trouble (2)

1x23 A Load of Trouble (2)

  • 2010-07-17T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where issues with sloped floors and sticking doors on the second floor are far more serious than reported. After a further series of inspections revealing that portions of the house were caving in or were in danger of doing so, the Holmes crew are forced to gut the house and rebuild it from the ground up.

2010-06-24T04:00:00Z

1x24 Headroom Headache

1x24 Headroom Headache

  • 2010-06-24T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a home that has problems in the backyard. The home inspector pointed out a few things that needed doing, but downplayed the homeowners' concerns.

2010-07-01T04:00:00Z

1x25 Plumb Unlucky

1x25 Plumb Unlucky

  • 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew help a woman who decided to skip the home inspection. Now she has toilets that don't flush, a shower that takes days to drain, some odd wiring and no heat in the kitchen.

Season Finale

2010-07-08T04:00:00Z

1x26 Heads Up Heating

Season Finale

1x26 Heads Up Heating

  • 2010-07-08T04:00:00Z1h

The Holmes Crew arrive at a home where the family room and two bedrooms are freezing, and the kitchen windows are leaking water

Season Premiere

2011-01-06T05:00:00Z

2x01 Little House, Big Trouble

Season Premiere

2x01 Little House, Big Trouble

  • 2011-01-06T05:00:00Z1h

Jessica wanted this starter home so badly she bid without a home inspection. Now she needs Mike Holmes, Damon and the crew to fix her little house with big trouble.

2011-01-13T05:00:00Z

2x02 Backyard Blues

2x02 Backyard Blues

  • 2011-01-13T05:00:00Z1h

Simon and Nancy are newlyweds with the backyard blues. The home inspector said nothing about their sagging deck or lifting fence. Mike Holmes will Make It Right.

2011-01-20T05:00:00Z

2x03 Cold Welcome

2x03 Cold Welcome

  • 2011-01-20T05:00:00Z1h

Daniel and Anita are discovering safety issues that the home inspector never warned them about. It’s up to Mike to do a Holmes Inspection and set their minds at ease.

2011-01-27T05:00:00Z

2x04 Failing Grade

2x04 Failing Grade

  • 2011-01-27T05:00:00Z1h

Debbie’s basement leaks despite the home inspector’s assurance that the grading is neutral. Mike, Damon and the crew will Make It Right-- and watertight.

2011-02-03T05:00:00Z

2x05 Ducts in a Row

2x05 Ducts in a Row

  • 2011-02-03T05:00:00Z1h

Have Shawn and Francesca bought their dream house or a huge nightmare? Mike Holmes will inspect and Damon and the crew will make this house a home.

2011-02-10T05:00:00Z

2x06 Pane-full Truth

2x06 Pane-full Truth

  • 2011-02-10T05:00:00Z1h

Dan needs a Holmes Inspection for his townhouse, and is delighted when Mike Holmes, Damon and the crew make his first home a place worth living in.

2011-02-17T05:00:00Z

2x07 Down the Drain

2x07 Down the Drain

  • 2011-02-17T05:00:00Z1h

A home with an unreliable geothermal heater.

2011-02-24T05:00:00Z

2x08 Pump Up the Heat

2x08 Pump Up the Heat

  • 2011-02-24T05:00:00Z1h

Izabela and Waldemar bought a renovated house with faulty geo thermal heating in a bidding war. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection and help Make It Right - and green.

2011-03-03T05:00:00Z

2x09 Cold Front

2x09 Cold Front

  • 2011-03-03T05:00:00Z1h

Mike Holmes inspects a large detached home that Kim and Stuart are apparently sharing with the squirrels. How are the critters and all that cold air getting in?

2011-03-10T05:00:00Z

2x10 Rail Against the Deck

2x10 Rail Against the Deck

  • 2011-03-10T05:00:00Z1h

A couple have safety concerns about the big deck in their backyard.

2011-03-17T04:00:00Z

2x11 Path of Destruction

2x11 Path of Destruction

  • 2011-03-17T04:00:00Z1h

A mother and daughter's fixes don't address the full scope of issues found in their home by the inspector.

2011-03-24T04:00:00Z

2x12 Something Stinks

2x12 Something Stinks

  • 2011-03-24T04:00:00Z1h

A couple raise concerns about an odor in their new town house.

2011-03-31T04:00:00Z

2x13 Cozying It Up

2x13 Cozying It Up

  • 2011-03-31T04:00:00Z1h

Sean and Carol met overseas and came home to buy their dream home close to the grandparents. Now that dream has turned into an oversized nightmare. Baby Liam’s room is so cold they call it “the meat locker.” The roof is showing signs of wear and the living room is too cold for comfort. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection and show them they have even bigger issues than they thought.

Sean and Carol have been out of their house for weeks now. Mike’s Holmes Inspection found structural issues, in addition to the many ways their cold, drafty thirty-year-old house had been invaded by pests of all shapes and sizes. Damon and the crew are all on hand to straighten this house out, and make it safe and warm for this small family’s return.

2011-09-08T04:00:00Z

2x16 Getting Hosed

2x16 Getting Hosed

  • 2011-09-08T04:00:00Z1h

Peter and Sharon decided with the birth of their third son, that they had better move out of their starter home and find a bit more space for their active family. Encouraged that this house was only eight years old and passed inspection, they bought. Now they are battling plumbing leaks, window leaks, and a foyer that floods every time it rains. They need Mike Holmes to do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to keep them from getting hosed any longer.

2011-09-15T04:00:00Z

2x17 Moisture Madness

2x17 Moisture Madness

  • 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z1h

Kristen and Grant spent the top of their budget to buy a downtown storefront property that had been beautifully renovated. Happy with the sparkling kitchen and bath, they were blind to signs of trouble. Their home inspection did not help them to see the issues they might have with this unique house in the future. Well the future is here, but luckily so is Mike Holmes. He will do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will make this urban space safe and sound.

2011-09-22T04:00:00Z

2x18 Through The Roof

2x18 Through The Roof

  • 2011-09-22T04:00:00Z1h

Newlyweds Tina and Jeff have three daughters between them and found a house with room for them all. It was not very modern, but it was safe and solid, according to the home inspection. When the money they had saved for their honeymoon unexpectedly went on replacing the hot water heater, and other surprises popped up, like freezing cold bedrooms, they knew they needed Mike Holmes. Damon and the crew will be on hand to help give this family a fresh start.

2011-09-29T04:00:00Z

2x19 Stacked Against Us

2x19 Stacked Against Us

  • 2011-09-29T04:00:00Z1h

Reza and Liz bought an eight-year-old house based on a home inspection that seemed to go well. That didn’t last long. Now they have had pipes freeze in the master bathroom, cracks have opened under their son’s bedroom window and water has started leaking into the kitchen below. They need Mike to do a Holmes Inspection, and show them the many issues their inspector missed. Damon and the crew will all have to help on this one.

2011-10-06T04:00:00Z

2x20 Attic Dealbreaker

2x20 Attic Dealbreaker

  • 2011-10-06T04:00:00Z1h

Ross and Lisa foolishly allowed a family friend to do their home inspection for the price of a case of beer. While he told them a few things, he missed more than he saw. Among other things, he skipped that awkward climb into the attic, claiming there would be no deal breakers up there. Mike Holmes is here to prove him wrong. Damon and the crew are on hand to fix all the issues found on Mike’s much more thorough Holmes Inspection.

2011-10-13T04:00:00Z

2x21 Bigger Not Better

2x21 Bigger Not Better

  • 2011-10-13T04:00:00Z1h

Mitzi and Cory thought they were buying a big house in a nice neighbourhood. The home inspector found no major issues and delighted, they bought. At first they loved living in their big house, near the grandparents, but more and more issues have surfaced that have them worried for their daughter’s safety. Now they are counting on Mike to do a more thorough Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to help Make it Right?. Mitzi and Cory bought a big suburban house in a nice neighbourhood near the grandparents. Mike Holmes will show them bigger is not always better.

2011-10-20T04:00:00Z

2x22 Trouble Overhead

2x22 Trouble Overhead

  • 2011-10-20T04:00:00Z1h

Eiman and Benafsha originally decided to buy a condo downtown in which they could start their lives together as a couple. Then they found this charmingly renovated bungalow for almost the same price. Excited, they agreed to the seller’s condition that they skip the home inspection. Not a good idea. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection and show these two exactly how much more they could have known about what they were getting into. He and the crew will Make it Right?.

2011-10-27T04:00:00Z

2x23 Minor Finds, Major Fixes

2x23 Minor Finds, Major Fixes

  • 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z1h

A woman and her son search for a smaller home.

2011-11-03T04:00:00Z

2x24 Bigger Bungle

2x24 Bigger Bungle

  • 2011-11-03T04:00:00Z1h

Anna and Terry traded in their starter bungalow for a larger one, with a big front porch and a wild, untended backyard. Now the front porch that attracted them is falling apart and fixing the grading, as the home inspector suggested, went way over budget. Tackling the issues he missed is impossible on the budget they have left. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will Make it Right.

2011-11-10T05:00:00Z

2x25 Below Grade

2x25 Below Grade

  • 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z1h

While Jaime and Vishal were house hunting, a family crisis occurred that meant Vishal’s mom needed a place to live too. A home inspector was hired to ensure they’d finally found an affordable home for everyone. As it turns out, he missed a lot of issues that would have made this family more comfortable. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection and Damon and the crew will bring this house up to Mike’s standards.

Season Finale

2011-11-17T05:00:00Z

2x26 Steamed

Season Finale

2x26 Steamed

  • 2011-11-17T05:00:00Z1h

Anca and Paul needed a home that would be large enough for his two sons 11 and 13 and her daughter, 11. Losing out in three bidding wars may have made them a little more desperate to settle for this tired townhouse with a single shower for everyone. Still, the home inspector saw no major issues. Turns out there were a lot of things he didn’t see that has this family steamed. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection and Damon and the crew will Make it Right.

Season Premiere

2011-11-17T05:00:00Z

3x01 Steamed

Season Premiere

3x01 Steamed

  • 2011-11-17T05:00:00Z1h

Anca and Paul needed a home that would be large enough for his two sons 11 and 13 and her daughter, 11. Losing out in three bidding wars may have made them a little more desperate to settle for this tired townhouse with a single shower for everyone. Still, the home inspector saw no major issues. Turns out there were a lot of things he didn’t see that has this family steamed. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection and Damon and the crew will Make it Right.

2011-11-10T05:00:00Z

3x02 Below Grade

3x02 Below Grade

  • 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z1h

While Jaime and Vishal were house hunting, a family crisis occurred that meant Vishal’s mom needed a place to live too. A home inspector was hired to ensure they’d finally found an affordable home for everyone. As it turns out, he missed a lot of issues that would have made this family more comfortable. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection and Damon and the crew will bring this house up to Mike’s standards.

2011-11-03T04:00:00Z

3x03 Bigger Bungle

3x03 Bigger Bungle

  • 2011-11-03T04:00:00Z1h

Anna and Terry traded in their starter bungalow for a larger one, with a big front porch and a wild, untended backyard. Now the front porch that attracted them is falling apart and fixing the grading, as the home inspector suggested, went way over budget. Tackling the issues he missed is impossible on the budget they have left. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will Make it Right.

2011-10-27T04:00:00Z

3x04 Minor Finds, Major Fixes

3x04 Minor Finds, Major Fixes

  • 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z1h

2011-10-20T04:00:00Z

3x05 Trouble Overhead

3x05 Trouble Overhead

  • 2011-10-20T04:00:00Z1h

Eiman and Benafsha originally decided to buy a condo downtown in which they could start their lives together as a couple. Then they found this charmingly renovated bungalow for almost the same price. Excited, they agreed to the seller’s condition that they skip the home inspection. Not a good idea. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection and show these two exactly how much more they could have known about what they were getting into. He and the crew will Make it Right?.

2011-10-13T04:00:00Z

3x06 Bigger Not Better

3x06 Bigger Not Better

  • 2011-10-13T04:00:00Z1h

Mitzi and Cory thought they were buying a big house in a nice neighbourhood. The home inspector found no major issues and delighted, they bought. At first they loved living in their big house, near the grandparents, but more and more issues have surfaced that have them worried for their daughter’s safety. Now they are counting on Mike to do a more thorough Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to help Make it Right?. Mitzi and Cory bought a big suburban house in a nice neighbourhood near the grandparents. Mike Holmes will show them bigger is not always better.

3x07 Arctic Dealbreaker

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Ross and Lisa foolishly allowed a family friend to do their home inspection for the price of a case of beer. While he told them a few things, he missed more than he saw. Among other things, he skipped that awkward climb into the attic, claiming there would be no deal breakers up there. Mike Holmes is here to prove him wrong. Damon and the crew are on hand to fix all the issues found on Mike’s much more thorough Holmes Inspection.

2011-09-29T04:00:00Z

3x08 Stacked Against Us

3x08 Stacked Against Us

  • 2011-09-29T04:00:00Z1h

Reza and Liz bought an eight-year-old house based on a home inspection that seemed to go well. That didn’t last long. Now they have had pipes freeze in the master bathroom, cracks have opened under their son’s bedroom window and water has started leaking into the kitchen below. They need Mike to do a Holmes Inspection, and show them the many issues their inspector missed. Damon and the crew will all have to help on this one.

2011-09-22T04:00:00Z

3x09 Through the Roof

3x09 Through the Roof

  • 2011-09-22T04:00:00Z1h

Newlyweds Tina and Jeff have three daughters between them and found a house with room for them all. It was not very modern, but it was safe and solid, according to the home inspection. When the money they had saved for their honeymoon unexpectedly went on replacing the hot water heater, and other surprises popped up, like freezing cold bedrooms, they knew they needed Mike Holmes. Damon and the crew will be on hand to help give this family a fresh start.

2011-09-15T04:00:00Z

3x10 Moisture Madness

3x10 Moisture Madness

  • 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z1h

Kristen and Grant spent the top of their budget to buy a downtown storefront property that had been beautifully renovated. Happy with the sparkling kitchen and bath, they were blind to signs of trouble. Their home inspection did not help them to see the issues they might have with this unique house in the future. Well the future is here, but luckily so is Mike Holmes. He will do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will make this urban space safe and sound.

2011-09-08T04:00:00Z

3x11 Getting Hosed

3x11 Getting Hosed

  • 2011-09-08T04:00:00Z1h

Peter and Sharon decided with the birth of their third son, that they had better move out of their starter home and find a bit more space for their active family. Encouraged that this house was only eight years old and passed inspection, they bought. Now they are battling plumbing leaks, window leaks, and a foyer that floods every time it rains. They need Mike Holmes to do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to keep them from getting hosed any longer.

3x12 Looks are Deceiving - Part 2

  • 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z1h

Sean and Carol have been out of their house for weeks now. Mike’s Holmes Inspection found structural issues, in addition to the many ways their cold, drafty thirty-year-old house had been invaded by pests of all shapes and sizes. Damon and the crew are all on hand to straighten this house out, and make it safe and warm for this small family’s return.

Season Finale

2011-09-01T04:00:00Z

3x13 Looks are Deceiving - Part 1

Season Finale

3x13 Looks are Deceiving - Part 1

  • 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z1h

Sean and Carol met overseas and came home to buy their dream home close to the grandparents. Now that dream has turned into an oversized nightmare. Baby Liam’s room is so cold they call it “the meat locker.” The roof is showing signs of wear and the living room is too cold for comfort. Mike Holmes will do a Holmes Inspection and show them they have even bigger issues than they thought.

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