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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!

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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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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/10/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pump Up the Heat".

  • Rail Against the Deck
    9.7/10(7)
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    #1 - Rail Against the Deck

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 3/10/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pump Up the Heat
    9.6/10(8)
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    #2 - Pump Up the Heat

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Down the Drain
    9.3/10(7)
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    #3 - Down the Drain

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 2/17/2011

    A home with an unreliable geothermal heater.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cold Front
    9.3/10(7)
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    #4 - Cold Front

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 3/3/2011

    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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bigger Not Better
    9.2/10(6)
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    #5 - Bigger Not Better

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Steamed
    9.1/10(8)
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    #6 - Steamed

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pane-full Truth
    9.0/10(7)
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    #7 - Pane-full Truth

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cold Welcome
    8.9/10(8)
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    #8 - Cold Welcome

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stacked Against Us
    8.8/10(6)
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    #9 - Stacked Against Us

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Moisture Madness
    8.8/10(6)
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    #10 - Moisture Madness

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Through the Roof
    8.7/10(7)
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    #11 - Through the Roof

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Something Stinks
    8.6/10(6)
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    #12 - Something Stinks

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 3/24/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Below Grade
    8.6/10(6)
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    #13 - Below Grade

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bigger Bungle
    8.5/10(7)
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    #14 - Bigger Bungle

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 11/3/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trouble Overhead
    8.4/10(8)
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    #15 - Trouble Overhead

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 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?.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little House, Big Trouble
    8.3/10(10)
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    #16 - Little House, Big Trouble

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 1/6/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Backyard Blues
    8.3/10(7)
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    #17 - Backyard Blues

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Failing Grade
    8.3/10(7)
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    #18 - Failing Grade

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Minor Finds, Major Fixes
    8.3/10(7)
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    #19 - Minor Finds, Major Fixes

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 10/27/2011

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ducts in a Row
    8.2/10(7)
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    #20 - Ducts in a Row

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/3/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Path of Destruction
    8.2/10(7)
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    #21 - Path of Destruction

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 3/17/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Soaked
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    #22 - Soaked

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 10/1/2009

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frigid Floor
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    #23 - Frigid Floor

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 10/8/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Abated Breath
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    #24 - Abated Breath

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/15/2009

    A home inspector misses a problem with David and San Yee's new house that could put their health in jeopardy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Exhausting the Issue
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    #25 - Exhausting the Issue

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A