Holmes Inspection
(2009)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 3
Looks are Deceiving - Part 1
Episode 13 - 9-01-2011
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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Looks are Deceiving - Part 2
Episode 12 - 9-01-2011
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.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Getting Hosed
Episode 11 - 9-08-2011
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.
9/10Haven't Seen
Moisture Madness
Episode 10 - 9-15-2011
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.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Through the Roof
Episode 9 - 9-22-2011
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.
8.7/10Haven't Seen
Stacked Against Us
Episode 8 - 9-29-2011
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.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Arctic Dealbreaker
Episode 7
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.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Bigger Not Better
Episode 6 - 10-13-2011
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.
9.2/10Haven't Seen
Trouble Overhead
Episode 5 - 10-20-2011
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?.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Bigger Bungle
Episode 3 - 11-03-2011
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.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
Below Grade
Episode 2 - 11-10-2011
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.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Steamed
Episode 1 - 11-17-2011
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.
9.1/10Haven't Seen
Season 2
Steamed
Episode 26 - 11-17-2011
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.
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Below Grade
Episode 25 - 11-10-2011
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.
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Bigger Bungle
Episode 24 - 11-03-2011
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.
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Minor Finds, Major Fixes
Episode 23 - 10-27-2011
A woman and her son search for a smaller home.
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Trouble Overhead
Episode 22 - 10-20-2011
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?.
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Bigger Not Better
Episode 21 - 10-13-2011
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.
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Attic Dealbreaker
Episode 20 - 10-06-2011
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.
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Stacked Against Us
Episode 19 - 9-29-2011
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.
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Through The Roof
Episode 18 - 9-22-2011
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.
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Moisture Madness
Episode 17 - 9-15-2011
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.
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Getting Hosed
Episode 16 - 9-08-2011
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.
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Looks are Deceiving - Part 2
Episode 15 - 9-01-2011
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.
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Looks are Deceiving - Part 1
Episode 14 - 9-01-2011
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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Something Stinks
Episode 12 - 3-24-2011
A couple raise concerns about an odor in their new town house.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Path of Destruction
Episode 11 - 3-17-2011
A mother and daughter's fixes don't address the full scope of issues found in their home by the inspector.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Rail Against the Deck
Episode 10 - 3-10-2011
A couple have safety concerns about the big deck in their backyard.
9.7/10Haven't Seen
Cold Front
Episode 9 - 3-03-2011
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?
9.3/10Haven't Seen
Pump Up the Heat
Episode 8 - 2-24-2011
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.
9.6/10Haven't Seen
Pane-full Truth
Episode 6 - 2-10-2011
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.
9/10Haven't Seen
Ducts in a Row
Episode 5 - 2-03-2011
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.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Failing Grade
Episode 4 - 1-27-2011
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Cold Welcome
Episode 3 - 1-20-2011
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.
8.9/10Haven't Seen
Backyard Blues
Episode 2 - 1-13-2011
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Little House, Big Trouble
Episode 1 - 1-06-2011
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Season 1
Heads Up Heating
Episode 26 - 7-08-2010
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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Plumb Unlucky
Episode 25 - 7-01-2010
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.
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Headroom Headache
Episode 24 - 6-24-2010
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.
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A Load of Trouble (2)
Episode 23 - 7-17-2010
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.
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A Load of Trouble (1)
Episode 22 - 10-06-2010
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
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Terminiated
Episode 21 - 6-03-2010
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.
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Back to the Drawing Board
Episode 20 - 5-27-2010
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.
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Acres of Pain
Episode 19 - 5-20-2010
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.
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Sump-Thing New
Episode 18 - 5-13-2010
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.
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New Beginnings
Episode 17 - 5-06-2010
The Holmes Crew help a policewoman on disability who downsized to a townhouse that she could afford for herself and her daughter.
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No Breathing Room
Episode 16 - 4-29-2010
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.
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A Stitch in Time
Episode 15 - 4-22-2010
The Holmes Crew arrive at a house where the home inspector missed signs of obvious neglect that could lead directly to much bigger issues.
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A Century Ago
Episode 14 - 4-15-2010
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.
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Watch Your Step
Episode 13 - 1-07-2010
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
A Hole Lot of History - Part 2
Episode 12 - 12-17-2009
The work on Fred and Sara's house continues.
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A Hole Lot of History - Part 1
Episode 11 - 12-10-2009
Fred and Sara bought a historical home, only to find that "older" doesn't necessarily mean "more solid".
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Heated Issue
Episode 10 - 12-03-2009
Todd and Duane were scared that their home inspector missed something significant enough to ruin their sparkling new décor.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
No More Down and Out
Episode 9 - 11-26-2009
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.
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Full of Surprises
Episode 8 - 11-19-2009
Despite a rating of 8 out of 10 from their home inspector, Mike and Tricia discovered a number of "surprises" waiting for them.
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Troubled Waters
Episode 7 - 11-12-2009
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.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Holding It In
Episode 6 - 11-05-2009
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Go with the Flow
Episode 5 - 10-29-2009
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.
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Exhausting the Issue
Episode 4 - 10-22-2009
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.
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Abated Breath
Episode 3 - 10-15-2009
A home inspector misses a problem with David and San Yee's new house that could put their health in jeopardy.
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Frigid Floor
Episode 2 - 10-08-2009
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.
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Soaked
Episode 1 - 10-01-2009
Shannon, a young first time home buyer, realizes that there are some serious plumbing issues that her home inspector had missed.
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Rail Against the Deck
Episode 10 - 3-10-2011
A couple have safety concerns about the big deck in their backyard.
9.7/10Haven't Seen
Pump Up the Heat
Episode 8 - 2-24-2011
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.
9.6/10Haven't Seen
Cold Front
Episode 9 - 3-03-2011
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?
9.3/10Haven't Seen
