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James and Doreen were thrilled to be able to afford a house for their growing family. Unfortunately the deal closed before they could even read their home inspection report. Soon after moving in, they discovered electrical issues that made them fear for their kids' safety and mold that kept much of their new home off limits. Mike gives this house a Holmes Inspection, and he and Damon and the crew will have to work very hard to make this house safe.
New Beginnings
Kathie is a police woman 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 inspector missed, however, are causing more anxiety and work than Kathie can handle. It's time for Mike to step in and do a Holmes Inspection and make it right.
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 was not 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. Mike and the crew investigate and make it right.
Ducts in a Row
Shawn and Francesca thought they had found their dream home on a quiet street, just perfect for large family gatherings. Even though the house was only seven years old, they played it smart and hired a home inspector. Soon after they moved in, they started to notice a few things that were not in their report. Now this family is worried about a lot of heating and venting issues that are smothering their love for their new home. What they need is a Holmes Inspection, so that Mike Holmes, Damon and the crew can help everyone breathe easier.
Pane-Full Truth
Dan, a young single man, bought a townhouse because he could picture his buddies all enjoying the finished basement. That dream died when sewage backed up all over the new basement carpet. The home inspector told him to paint and caulk the windows and that it would be a better return on his investment than all new windows. Mike Holmes disagrees. A Holmes Inspection also finds evidence that the roof is suffering from ice dams, the drains are cracked and the bedroom and closet are boiling hot in the summer, and freezing cold in the winter.
Down the Drain
New parents Kelly and Brian chose a townhouse so they could shorten their commute and spend more time with baby Hayden. They were thrilled with the fenced-in backyard and the clean bill of health the house got from the home inspector. Imagine their surprise when the very first rainfall flooded their backyard six inches deep. Then, when the cold weather began, they discovered they needed a combination of booster fans and space heaters to bring enough heat to their bedrooms. Now they're wondering if the home inspector should have told them more about their strange laundry set up. This young family needs Mike Holmes to do a thorough Holmes Inspection and help them keep their heads above water.
Pump Up the Heat
Izabela and Waldemar worked hard all their lives to establish themselves in a new country, raise their kids and buy a nice house that they could call their final home. They were thrilled to find one with geothermal heating, thinking they would have reduced heating costs while also being friendly to the environment. A bidding war made it impossible to get a home inspection in time and they found, with regret, that there were lots of issues that they might have been warned about. After a winter spent shivering in their new home, where all their money went on replacement windows and leaky plumbing, this couple is feeling tired of this house and older than their years. They need a Holmes Inspection, and Mike and his team to make their green dream come true.
Cold Front
Stuart and Kim hired a home inspector before they purchased a home, just to be safe. But the inspector seemed reluctant to go up on the roof and they later discovered he had declined to do a full roof inspection due to the presence of snow and ice. The only problem is, he did their inspection in July! The inspector missed all sorts of entry holes for critters and cold drafts. Sure enough, their bathroom is almost too cold to use in winter weather. What else did this home inspector miss? Mike Holmes finds out.
Rail Against the Deck
When Laura and Robert adopted their child from China, they knew they were going to need a bigger house. Their starter home sold so fast that they felt a little rushed. The first home they liked got such a bad home inspection report, they decided against it. Then they found a different house. Only nine years old with a big deck and backyard, it had a positive home inspection already commissioned by the previous owners. Thrilled, they went ahead with the deal. Right from the start, none of the toilets flushed properly. Then, one rainy day, Laura slipped on the back deck and the railing broke off in her hands. Now the deck, that was a major selling feature, is off limits. They need help from Mike Holmes and the rest of the crew to make the house safe for their little family.
Sump-thing New
Steven and Jennifer had 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. Unfortunately they now need Mike to step in and do a proper Holmes Inspection, in order to bring the rest of their problems to light.
Acres of Pain
Jason and Kim were thrilled to be able to buy their dream house, an unusual design built on two 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.
Sump-thing New
Steven and Jennifer had 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. Unfortunately they now need Mike to step in and do a proper Holmes Inspection, in order to bring the rest of their problems to light.
Acres of Pain
Jason and Kim were thrilled to be able to buy their dream house, an unusual design built on two 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.
Back to the Drawing Board
Clay and Clayton were thrilled to negotiate a lower price for their house based on the issues raised in their home inspection report. The trouble is, now that they have put thousands of dollars and hours into repairs, they are discovering things the home inspector missed. Mike and his crew are called in to do a Holmes Inspection and make it right.
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 excited when they got it - competing against multiple offers. Mike Holmes shows them the signs of termite damage that are clearly visible, despite the newly renovated basement. Damon and the crew are on hand to repair the damage, after the pros have ensured the pests have been terminated.
Back to the Drawing Board
Clay and Clayton were thrilled to negotiate a lower price for their house based on the issues raised in their home inspection report. The trouble is, now that they have put thousands of dollars and hours into repairs, they are discovering things the home inspector missed. Mike and his crew are called in to do a Holmes Inspection and make it right.
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 excited when they got it - competing against multiple offers. Mike Holmes shows them the signs of termite damage that are clearly visible, despite the newly renovated basement. Damon and the crew are on hand to repair the damage, after the pros have ensured the pests have been terminated.
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