
Holmes Inspection
S1 · E1IMDB:
8.0
Released
10/1/2009
Duration
1h 0m
Genre
N/A
Country
Canada
Cast
Mike Holmes
Overview
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.

Holmes Inspection
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
8.0Released
10/1/2009
Genre
N/A
Cast
Mike Holmes
Duration
1h 0m
Country
Canada
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableSoaked
Shannon, a young first time home buyer, realizes that there are some serious plumbing issues that her home inspector had missed.

Soaked
Shannon, a young first time home buyer, realizes that there are some serious plumbing issues that her home inspector had missed.
EP 2AvailableFrigid Floor
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.

Frigid Floor
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.
EP 3AvailableAbated Breath
A home inspector misses a problem with David and San Yee's new house that could put their health in jeopardy.

Abated Breath
A home inspector misses a problem with David and San Yee's new house that could put their health in jeopardy.
EP 4AvailableExhausting the Issue
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.

Exhausting the Issue
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.
EP 5AvailableGo with the Flow
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.

Go with the Flow
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.
EP 6AvailableHolding It In
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.

Holding It In
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.
EP 7AvailableTroubled Waters
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.

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

Full of Surprises
Despite a rating of 8 out of 10 from their home inspector, Mike and Tricia discovered a number of "surprises" waiting for them.
EP 9AvailableNo More Down and Out
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.

No More Down and Out
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.
EP 10AvailableHeated Issue
Todd and Duane were scared that their home inspector missed something significant enough to ruin their sparkling new décor.

Heated Issue
Todd and Duane were scared that their home inspector missed something significant enough to ruin their sparkling new décor.
EP 11AvailableA Hole Lot of History - Part 1
Fred and Sara bought a historical home, only to find that "older" doesn't necessarily mean "more solid".

A Hole Lot of History - Part 1
Fred and Sara bought a historical home, only to find that "older" doesn't necessarily mean "more solid".
EP 12AvailableA Hole Lot of History - Part 2
The work on Fred and Sara's house continues.

A Hole Lot of History - Part 2
The work on Fred and Sara's house continues.
EP 13AvailableWatch Your Step
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.

Watch Your Step
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.
EP 14AvailableA 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.

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.
EP 15AvailableA Stitch in Time
The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where the home inspector missed signs of obvious neglect that could lead directly to much bigger issues.

A Stitch in Time
The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where the home inspector missed signs of obvious neglect that could lead directly to much bigger issues.
EP 16AvailableNo Breathing Room
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.

No Breathing Room
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.
EP 17AvailableNew Beginnings
The Holmes Crew help a policewoman on disability who downsized to a townhouse that she could afford for herself and her daughter.

New Beginnings
The Holmes Crew help a policewoman on disability who downsized to a townhouse that she could afford for herself and her daughter.
EP 18AvailableSump-Thing New
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.

Sump-Thing New
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.
EP 19AvailableAcres of Pain
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.

Acres of Pain
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.
EP 20AvailableBack 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.

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.
EP 21AvailableTerminiated
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.

Terminiated
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.
EP 22AvailableA Load of Trouble (1)
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

A Load of Trouble (1)
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
EP 23AvailableA Load of Trouble (2)
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.

A Load of Trouble (2)
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.
EP 24AvailableHeadroom Headache
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.

Headroom Headache
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.
EP 25AvailablePlumb Unlucky
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.

Plumb Unlucky
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.
EP 26AvailableHeads Up Heating
The Holmes Crew arrive at a home where the family room and two bedrooms are freezing, and the kitchen windows are leaking water

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