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.
Episode 1 – Soaked
Shannon is a savvy first time buyer who knew enough to get a home inspection before she bought – the question is… did the home inspector know enough? Is that stain from an old plumbing leak or is it a disaster waiting to happen? Is that electrical wiring in the basement dangerous? Mike will be doing a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will tackle this townhouse, and Make it Right.
Episode 2 – Frigid Floor
When Neil and Michelle went looking for their first house together, they fell for one with a big kitchen addition. The home inspector found no major issues and, reassured, they bought the house. That first winter they suffered through cold feet, a terrible smell and plenty of overloaded electrical circuits. It’s time for Mike to give them a Holmes Inspection, so that Mike, Damon and the crew can get to the bottom of this kitchen addition.
Episode 3 – Abated Breath
When David and San Yee bought their house, the home inspector declared it was “above average.” It was San Yee who found something that could put the health of their small family at risk. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection, and he, Damon and the crew will do whatever it takes to Make it Right.
Episode 4 – Exhausting the Issue
Rick and Deirdre flipped when they saw this gorgeous open concept renovation with its stunning stone fireplace. Unfortunately, the home inspector did not read the signs that this house was a flip, filled with shoddy, quickly done work — but Mike Holmes did. Mike will do his own Holmes Inspection, as Damon and the crew get set for all the work it will take to Make this one Right.
Episode 5 – Go with the Flow
Cathy and Tim thought a house with two fireplaces would be very romantic. The home inspector thought everything would be okay once the fireplaces were cleaned. Mike Holmes is here to tell them, the inspector missed something way more important. It will take a Holmes Inspection and a lot of work from Damon and the crew to ensure this family will be safe. Romance comes later.
Episode 6 – Holding It In
The house Kris and Dave bought had a finished basement, ideal for their active boys. When Dave found mould on some toys, he tore open the dry wall in the closet, only to discover a cold room that should never have been closed in. Their home inspector missed this very real threat to the family’s health and safety. Now they’ll need a Holmes Inspection – and help from Mike, Damon and the crew to Make it Right.
Episode 7 – Troubled Waters
Kim and Daniel bought this house so that their two little girls could grow up in a safe family home. They really tried to follow the advice of their home inspector, but problems were missed and things went from bad to worse. Now they need a Holmes Inspection, and for Mike, Damon and the crew to Make it Right.
Episode 8 – Full of Surprises
Mike and Tricia’s home inspector told them the house they wanted to buy was worth an eight out of ten. Young and enthusiastic, they bought. When the pipes in their main floor laundry room froze and the drain backed up, they called Mike Holmes. His Holmes Inspection brought them a few more unpleasant surprises. Good thing Damon and the crew are here to help Make it Right.
Episode 9 – No More Down and Out
Keith and Caitlin tried not to be dazzled by a renovated kitchen, and made sure they got a home inspection before they bought. But it was a satellite dish installer who found they had a rotten roof, not the home inspector. What else did he miss? Time to call Mike in for a Holmes Inspection and really get to the bottom of things.
Episode 10 – Heated Issue
Todd and Duane were excited about buying their first house together and tackled their home inspector’s suggestions with enthusiasm before working on the decor. And it did look fabulous once they got their hands on it. But then they discovered something that could ruin everything. Mike will come and give this house a Holmes Inspection and Damon and the crew will pitch in to Make it Right – but will that be enough to satisfy these exacting homeowners?
Episode 11 – A Hole Lot of History – Part I
Fred and Sara loved this diminutive, two-storey historical house in a trendy downtown neighborhood and were pleased when the home inspector found no major issues. When things started to go wrong, they asked Mike Holmes for a second opinion. His Holmes Inspection unearthed a few disastrous holes in the home inspector’s story. When Damon and the crew arrive to Make it Right, things go horribly wrong instead. Part 1of 2.
Episode 12 – A Hole Lot of History – Part II
Fred and Sara have been out of their beloved historical home for weeks while Damon and the crew follow-up on all the things Mike Holmes found that their home inspector missed. Water coming in, mould, holes in the foundation, dangerous fireplaces, scary electrical and one final plumbing disaster – can Damon and the crew even Make this one right?
Episode 13 – Watch Your Step
Ryan and Eunice spent years in a tiny condo saving for their dream house in the suburbs. The home inspector was very reassuring and they maxed out their mortgage to buy. Now they’ve got more house than furniture, and a lot more problems than they ever expected. Mike will do a Holmes Inspection, and he, Damon and the crew will Make it Right.
Episode 14 – A Century Ago
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.
Episode 15 – A Stitch in Time
When Andrew and Melissa had a little girl, they needed to buy a house with more space in a family friendly neighborhood – they did not expect more problems. They had a home inspection before they bought but the inspector missed signs of obvious neglect that could lead directly to much bigger issues. Mike will give this house a Holmes Inspection, and he, Damon and the crew will set this family on the right path.
Episode 16 – No Breathing Room
James and Doreen were thrilled to be able to afford a house for their growing family. Unfortunately the deal closed before they could read their home inspection report. Soon after moving in, they discovered electrical issues that made them fear for their kids’ safety and mould that kept some of their new home off limits. Mike will give this house a Holmes Inspection, and he and Damon and the crew will have to work very hard to make this house safe.
Episode 17 – New Beginnings
Kathie is policewoman on disability who, needing to downsize, was thrilled to find a townhouse she could afford for herself and her daughter. The problems that the home inspectors missed, however, are causing more anxiety and work than Kathie can handle. Its time for Mike to do a Holmes Inspection, and for Damon and the crew to make it right.
Episode 18 – Sump-thing New
Steven and Jennifer have been burned by a bad home inspection before, and decided to upgrade to a new house, confident that it would have fewer problems. Once again, the home inspection report made note of only minor issues, nothing that would scare them away. Now they need Mike to do a Holmes Inspection, to bring the rest of their problems to light. Damon and the crew will also be on hand to make it right.
Episode 19 - Acres of Pain
Jason and Kim were thrilled to be able to buy their dream house, an unusual design built on three acres, which they have admired for ages. Once they moved in, they began to realize they had much more serious safety issues than were clear in their home inspection report. Mike will use all his skills and experience to do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew will help to turn this house back into this family’s dream.
Episode 20 – Back to the Drawing Board
Clay and Clayton were thrilled to negotiate their house price lower based on the issues raised in their home inspection report. The trouble is, now that they’ve put thousands of dollars and hours into repairs, they’re discovering things the home inspector missed. Time for a Holmes Inspection, and a helping hand from Mike, Damon and the crew to make it right.
Episode 21 – Terminated
Gail and Kevin were thrilled to find a house they could afford just minutes from their daughter’s school. The house was beautifully renovated so they were thrilled when they got it despite multiple offers on the house. Then Mike’s Holmes Inspection finds evidence of a problem that will prove truly disturbing – time to call in the pros! Damon and the crew will be on hand to help make it right.
Episode 22 – Load of Trouble (Part 1 of 2)
Josette and Jeff moved from a downtown loft to a big open concept house. Their home inspector said the sloped floors and sticking doors on the second floor were typical for a home of this age, but Mike thinks a Holmes Inspection will prove him very wrong. Damon and the crew are on hand to prop up the pieces, and Make it Right. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 23 – A Load of Trouble (Part 2 of 2)
Josette and Jeff are keen to get back into their renovated open concept home. Mike’s Holmes Inspection has discovered issues that were far more serious than the ones their home inspector reported. Damon and the crew, along with all the pros you can possibly imagine, are working around the clock to make this house as sound as it appears.
Episode 24 – Headroom Headache
Scott and Erin wanted to minimize their commute and maximize the backyard they would have for their lively dog Uma. The home inspector pointed out a few things that needed doing, but downplayed their concerns. Once they moved in and had to live with his mistakes first hand, they started to worry about all the things he didn’t think were important. Was their safety at stake? They need Mike to give them a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to shore up their spirits, if not their whole house.
Episode 25 – Plumb Unlucky
Virginia needed a small home that would be a safe haven for her and her son Luca. When she saw the beautiful trim, the updated kitchen and the big backyard in this cute one and a half storey home, she decided it was nice enough to buy without 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 so-called updated kitchen. She needs Mike to do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to help make this house the home she and Luca were counting on.
Episode 26 – Heads up Heating
Shayne and Lorelee thought they had found a trouble free family home and fell in love with its four bedrooms, big backyard, cozy family room and even a spare bedroom in the basement. Their home inspection found only minor concerns so they went ahead and used their savings on a new kitchen. Now they have cold feet, literally, as their family room and two of their bedrooms are freezing. To make matters worse, their kitchen contractors pointed out the windows were leaking so much water, the drywall beneath was crumbling in his hands. They need Mike Holmes to do a Holmes Inspection, and Damon and the crew to help them fall in love with this house all over again.
