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The Best Episodes of Holmes Inspection

Every episode of Holmes Inspection ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Holmes Inspection!

The Best Episodes of Holmes Inspection

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,...

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    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Bigger Not Better

    S3:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Steamed
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Steamed

    S3:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Stacked Against Us

    S3:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Moisture Madness

    S3:E10

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Through the Roof
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Through the Roof

    S3:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Below Grade

    S3:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Bigger Bungle

    S3:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Trouble Overhead

    S3:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Minor Finds, Major Fixes

    S3:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Soaked

    S1:E1

    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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    #11 - Frigid Floor

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - Abated Breath

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Exhausting the Issue

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Go with the Flow

    S1:E5

    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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    #15 - Holding It In

    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Troubled Waters

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Full of Surprises

    S1:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - No More Down and Out

    S1:E9

    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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    #19 - Heated Issue

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - A Hole Lot of History - Part 1

    S1:E11

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

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    #21 - A Hole Lot of History - Part 2

    S1:E12

    The work on Fred and Sara's house continues.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Watch Your Step

    S1:E13

    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.

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    #23 - A Century Ago

    S1:E14

    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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    #24 - A Stitch in Time

    S1:E15

    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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    #25 - No Breathing Room

    S1:E16

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Bigger Not Better" is the best rated episode of "Holmes Inspection". It scored 9.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Steamed".