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The Best Episodes of Holmes Inspection

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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

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    Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 10 - Rail Against the Deck
    9.7/10(7 votes)
    S2:E10

    A couple have safety concerns about the big deck in their backyard.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 8 - Pump Up the Heat
    9.6/10(8 votes)
    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 7 - Down the Drain
    9.3/10(7 votes)
    S2:E7

    A home with an unreliable geothermal heater.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 9 - Cold Front
    9.3/10(7 votes)
    S2:E9

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 6 - Bigger Not Better
    9.2/10(6 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 1 - Steamed
    9.1/10(8 votes)
    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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  8. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 6 - Pane-full Truth
    9.0/10(7 votes)
    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 3 - Cold Welcome
    8.9/10(8 votes)
    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 8 - Stacked Against Us
    8.8/10(6 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 10 - Moisture Madness
    8.8/10(6 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 9 - Through the Roof
    8.7/10(7 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 12 - Something Stinks
    8.6/10(6 votes)
    S2:E12

    A couple raise concerns about an odor in their new town house.

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  14. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 2 - Below Grade
    8.6/10(6 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 1 - Little House, Big Trouble
    8.5/10(11 votes)
    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 3 - Bigger Bungle
    8.5/10(7 votes)
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Holmes Inspection Season 1 Episode 11 - A Hole Lot of History - Part 1
    8.4/10(6 votes)
    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 5 - Trouble Overhead
    8.4/10(8 votes)
    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?.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 2 - Backyard Blues
    8.3/10(7 votes)
    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 4 - Failing Grade
    8.3/10(7 votes)
    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Holmes Inspection Season 3 Episode 4 - Minor Finds, Major Fixes
    8.3/10(7 votes)
    S3:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 5 - Ducts in a Row
    8.2/10(7 votes)
    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Holmes Inspection Season 2 Episode 11 - Path of Destruction
    8.2/10(7 votes)
    S2:E11

    A mother and daughter's fixes don't address the full scope of issues found in their home by the inspector.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Holmes Inspection Season 1 Episode 1 - Soaked
    7.8/10(6 votes)
    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Holmes Inspection Season 1 Episode 10 - Heated Issue
    7.5/10(8 votes)
    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Holmes Inspection Season 1 Episode 6 - Holding It In
    7.2/10(6 votes)
    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Rail Against the Deck" is the best rated episode of "Holmes Inspection". It scored 9.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pump Up the Heat".