Dream Home Turns Into Flooded Disaster | Holmes Inspection 207

New parents Kelly and Brian chose this 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 Damon and the crew to help them keep their heads above water.
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[@susanwahl6322]

The one reason that I love watching these shows is that you can see professionals at work. You can see how it’s supposed to be done.

[@BradLarsen-nl2pc]

That, and learning about bonehead mistakes I can look for, or even avoid doing myself! Being from SoCal, I have no appreciation for thermal differences. I had no idea it could lead to mold. Luckily I'm not a builder!

[@PhilJohn1980]

Having said that - would have preferred to see the electrician using torque driver when doing the panel swap to make sure everything was at the correct torque.

[@37sarcastic]

What I love is that Holmes approved homes in Meaford are being demolished because of insufficient structure because he likes to bad mouth everyone on TV but in reality he is just a failed contractor a few times over. Thankfully for him his wife worked for a TV station. Much of what he says is right but notice he is the host of the shows and others tell him what needs to be done (and do the work).

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

also , seeing proff's not being shy about asking each other to confirm x things between different expertise areas to coordinate etc true reason the tube took of like a rocket in popularity.. crap loads of grass root 'do it right' or 'this is how do x' mixed in with cute kitty stuff for people to watch in handy ways ..realy hoppe the idiotic overlords of the tube wakes up and not continues down the same ''leets try turn this into old customer abusive cable tv'' crap like netflix started lean into mostly because i rather not have to re-make a favorites list of 2 decades worth of vids on some new video site XD

[@1979augistine]

😊

[@ryans413]

I love like 5 seconds Mikes there he spots something that needs fixing.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Imagine nowadays you have to call a duplex a house. Also let's remember something. Inspectors rely on word of mouth to get work. If they go over the top in their inspections and cost realtors sales they lose work. So the problem is they have to do that, I feel like inspectors should be part of a blind assignment pool and force realtors to use it. This allows inspectors to do their job.

[@danexplainsscience2205]

But if they go over the top they can get a good reputation as inspectors for buyers. I know the inspector I am going to call when I want to buy a house, he generated a 45 page 'summery' report of issues. The full report had 80 pictures and was nearly 200 pages long.

[@binks2413]

RIP Craig Lowe.

[@ljclo8413]

Another great program that I don't remember seeing.

[@marcelwildeboer]

Every episode basically has the same problems over and over again. these home inspectors should watch all the episodes and they would immediately be able to do a much better job of what they are paid to do.

[@voisindo]

Nice thought, but you are assuming that they care. There have also been dozens of documented cases where the real estate agent collaborates with home inspectors. The real estate agents were giving kickbacks to "inspectors" to pass houses.

[@angelsv]

Aye right, the inspector sitting on their comfy sofa with a cup of tea while binge-watching one episode after the other... get real mate, these inspectors should be in a prison and not ruining people lives.

[@marcelwildeboer]

You understand that this was meant as a joke, right?@@angelsv

[@susanwahl6322]

I got it. But then I got a weird sense of humor.

[@danielasuncion9991]

I would hire an electrician to look over the electrical. Not sure if they would do that. I would pay them their regular rate.🤔

[@dwolters_the_zombieman]

I love watching Mike at work. I wonder if the Home Inspector really did their job or just scammed the couple. I am not professional but I could see all the problems. I am glad Mike and his crew finds the problems and fix them.

[@tellittotheworld857]

It sucks when you pay for services and you get screw all over.

[@blue_jay31]

For sure !

[@dependablepaul]

Another great episode. Thanks so much for uploading it.

[@barbarawaldorf330]

A home inspector ignored the big patched bubble in the bathroom of the house my daughter bought. I brought it up and he said, I know. She needed a roof, a new bathroom and her chimney fixed.

[@wendymullock275]

🫤

[@jeffkuipers1030]

rubbbermaid fast track hanger in the garage is what every one should have so many options

[@peterosborne9854]

It's funny every time I see them install a Halogen light I think they will be amazed when they find out about LED's.

[@susanwahl6322]

They do use LED’s a lot now.

[@lawrencerussman91]

One issue I question is using gable vents and soffit vents with a ridge vent. It's redundant. Normally, we install rafter vents just beyond the top plate and insulate to the vents to allow proper airflow into the attic space, in conjunction with a vented soffit and a ridge vent system. By adding gable vents to the equation, the air won't draw through the soffits sufficiently. Air is like electricity in that it will take the path of least resistance. Gable vents don't need a ridge vent. I don't like the gable vent system for multiple reasons, but under certain circumstances, you have no choice.

[@user-is6wg7rc2m]

Great job EXCEPT the doors to the washer. That should have been a sliding door so you can go from washer right to sink. The way it looks you have to go out and then to sink. 😢❤

[@jordanwalsh1691]

If you look at 41:35 - 41:40 it kind of seems like the dryer door might not even be able to open with the accordion doors in the way.

[@susanwahl6322]

I just wish that they would start showing Holmes Family Rescue again.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

All ways making it right every time always done right 👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kathyjones1078]

Do these home inspectors ever get sued?

[@mattbarrett41]

Suing the inspector is fruitless. The best the homeowner can hope for is a refund of the service. There isn’t any further liability

[@Scubamike4499]

Agreed. Too much fine print to let him off the hook

[@charlesphilhower1452]

@@mattbarrett41Inspectors are not making the kind of money to go er major lawsuits.😮

[@georgestone1485]

They DID buy a fixer upper, starter home. They just didn't know it at the time.

[@franklinnorth7708]

So happy I worked Construction for a few years after High School, that has paid dividends forever, never hired a home inspector.

[@moleyboy9650]

I wonder how these houses are doing 10-15 years later, be really interesting if they went back. I know spray foam, certaintly in the UK is not liked and you cant even get a morgage easily due to it.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

If I was a rich man back in Mike Holmes prime I would have hired him and his crew at about any price to build my house

[@salcutrona4894]

Mike needs to start doing a rob wolcheck hall of shame and start finding these guys and exposing them.

[@vickieelisa2248]

Home inspectors do a perfunctory review of your property within a timed schedule. I have purchased 3 properties and the inspectors have ALL missed major flaws/problems on all 3 homes that cost me thousands later.

[@ACsPianoCorner]

Good to know, but if that’s the case what would you suggest for individuals who really have no expertise and rely on professionals like this.

[@bryan__m]

@@ACsPianoCorner get a better inspector than they did. We've purchased 2 properties and have had excellent inspections each time. Look at ratings, get recommendations from friends & family, don't just hire the first or cheapest person you find.

[@pettypedroakalsthecat]

Anyone else wondering how they're going to open the clothes dryer? Looks like it's going to hit the bifold door.

[@codegeassfan4life28]

YUP! terrible placement of the washer and dryer, what if the homeowner wants to replace them almost no room to move anything anywhere, or even if they need service/repairs. If they opened up the basement they should've placed the electrical and water lines elsewhere. And those useless doors, just leave it open or put something more like an accordion door so it doesn't take up space when you open it.

[@anyms2]

Pocket door instead

[@jimrichardson852]

I love this show too - but it is a bit unrealistic in that no certified home inspector will ever open up a wall or remove a ceiling. Sure, this show points out that a lot of home inspectors are either lazy or incompetent - your best bet would be never to use one recommended by your real estate agent and instead go research one on your own and make sure the one you use isn't beholding to the local real estate agents for work.

[@Scubamike4499]

If i were an inspector, id red flag that flimsy garage overhead shelf

[@daver1427]

Horizontal breaker panels are A NO-NO.... *in USA. Because of the old adage ... up is on ... down is off. >This means ONLY one 'side' (the bottom) of the available breaker slots can be used.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

I had a cousin buy a house that was empty for a while and hire an inspector to inspect it. He was horrible. They actually sued him because the water pipes inside was busted where he didn't check them. The owner had the valves shut off in two of the bathrooms and kitchen. PS, the owner was not trying to pull anything over on any one he just shut them off and didn't drain the pipes thinking that would keep the from busting

[@berkleyman1]

Our Minnesota code required fire code drywall under the stair stringers. Good for egress and also the firemen.

[@kirkengnath5501]

Never worry and do not fear Mr. Holmes is there to inspect your house right.Then make it right the way it should have been done the first time.

[@antkneec5460]

I wish I knew all I have learned from these episodes when I owned my old 4-square beauty. With age comes much wisdom.

[@anthonyurban2589]

watching 4 inch thin wall pipe being installed hurts my soul.

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

i sure love a nice warm carpet.. but if i have to chose between no carpet and hard floor... or nailed down 'built' in carpet.. i pick chilled hard floors and keep my warm socks and hot coca brew near anyday instead :/ nailed down/built in carpet is both a nightmare to keep clean and an even worse nightmare as far i care for any repairs or moisture/infestation etc risks

[@samplerworker6803]

When the house was sold why did no one check with the city to see what kind of permits had been pulled for the house? The basement renovation looks DI as if a previous homeowner did the work.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

one reason to not pull permits is to keep the government from seeing any improvements you have done so they can raise your property taxes.

[@susanwahl6322]

I’ve seen it happen on a friend’s house. When she went to sell it, she lost so much money on it.

[@Drewdayz2419]

Who staples to your downspouts and gutters

[@FHES2005]

I believe people doing home inspections should have a minimum three to five years in the trades before becoming a home inspector so they know what they're talking about and looking for and I firmly believe the same goes for people that do code inspections cuz there's a lot of inspectors out there that don't know what a hammer is doing inspections.

[@susanwahl6322]

Maybe have classes and have them pass them before they can be a certified inspector.

[@eddobond76]

​@@susanwahl6322I believe they have exam, but I agree inspector should be in trades before entering course like that.

[@user-gf2hu7mk7x]

Why didn't he say anything about the location of the windows in the basement. Shouldn't it be no higher than 44 inches from the floor and the opening should be a minimum of 20" wide by 24" in height for egress. If so then the 2 windows are incorrect. Just wondering what if they convert it to a living / bedroom space.

[@kroynenno]

Lesson learned on home inspections. Even going with the inspector, the couple was completely failed by the licensed inspector. Someone should have their license revoked.

[@KingSobieski]

jfc, they couldve just dug a 3ft' sump pit and been done with it.

[@rowdynoe9595]

Why does Canada plumbing code still require house traps? And it looks like they used ABS glue for the PVC joints? in USA PVC glue is clear or blue

[@susanwahl6322]

I wonder if the home inspector ever watched the episode of the house that they inspected.

[@bryan__m]

I'd have to think someone THAT bad at their job is so confident in their skills they'd never watch a show like this. Or if they did, they'd just argue with every finding, calling Mike a hack.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

Finished basements are just a bad idea. All they do is cover up sources of water leaks, HVAC issues, electrical issues and floor drains. Back when I was growing up in the 60s nobody had finished basements because back then people were smart enough to know they were a bad idea.

[@sdowdsoc]

The more of these shows I see, I think that the inspectors were in with the sellers. Normally we call that fraud. Hopefully the rules have changed in Canada.

[@dankeil4470]

I wish you could come to Decatur Il, are house need fix

[@ncooty]

@16:17: Strange he didn't mention that that appears to be an illegal S trap.

[@Gerard1to]

Ontario doesnt use a national plumbing code.. it has its own provincial building code. Building traps aren't installed anymore but many houses were built back when they were used, and thats why you see them here. Also, ABS glue is for ABS, and PVC has its own designated cement. The 2" drain going into 1-1/2" isnt going to cause a flood but its against code regardless.. so its a problem unless youre a hack and dont care to follow rules. /shrug

[@johnchristmas7522]

Brit here, the more I watch these programmes, the more annoyed I get with the situation regarding "Inspectors" Almost every programme is due to faults undiscovered by the supposed "inspection" This just goes to show the total lack of governmental backup for house buyers. Why aren't "Inspectors" on a recognised national list, with a National Certificate and Qualifications listed? Why is everything left to the private sector rip off boys? A free for all for "jack the lads" con artists. Its the most anybody spends in their life and to be left to just a bunch of thieves is outrageous. Its no wonder Mike and his crew are in such demand.

[@klenda771]

The thing that sucks about this episode is (maybe it’s different in Canada) but the work being done is in a townhouse or condo and usually the HOA for places like that are tough to work with. Good job though.

[@drinmer1]

Not to shame the owners, but all people should know, water from the sky need a place to go and unless you pump it, it will go to the lowest point... How could that come as a surprice?

[@mattbarrett41]

Overall, there were fairly few problems. Everything was overstated for television

[@anyms2]

Ha ha must be the home inspector. 🤣😂

[@BigM0neyHustla]

This dude could find any house and find problems.. honestly not everything needs to be demolished.. half of what he does really dosent need to be done. He takes it to the extreme

[@em5469]

Thanks for the unskippable ads

[@ncooty]

@6:08: This is a bit of Mike's melodrama. The code requirement for laundry drain used to be 1.5". I get that you can't drop from 2 to 1.5", but acting like that's going to cause a flood is pure melodrama.

[@ellarweegadsden8483]

Why don't the workers cover their heads when they're doing all of that dusty work. They do when they're removing asbestos and stuff like that. But they don't when they're cutting and putting up all of that drywall. Even the ladies don't cover their hair. That grainy stuff can cut strands of hair just as sand does. I was just wondering.

[@waynelemieux5111]

But all the tools you guys got when you use a metal detector take the top of the floor drain or something

[@mikefrayman5224]

I’m selling my house. I want to use that home inspector. What’s his name and number?

[@jorgevega2055]

Well if she want a fixer Upper she should go with property brothers... Hellooooo... 🙄🙄🙄

[@fredrezfield1629]

i used to skip this show when it was on cable TV

[@jorgevega2055]

Does Holmes fired his son and daughter??? They used to work with him... 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@terencemerritt]

Is the blonde lady mikes daughter?

[@Kazeshini11]

Yep

[@ABeans07]

I think this title is a bit deceiving. This problem is hardly a flooded disaster.

[@lovelyrapsody6957]

i have watched so many of your videos and a home inspector is useless, as a home owner looking for an other home i need to equip myself and study a lot before i take my kids and myself to our other home ... scary as F**k !

[@thomaskohler482]

I really don’t understand what a home inspector looks at . They have one job to do and can’t even do it right

[@Toddscamry-lk5wr]

Door closer on home door I don’t give shit it’s code or not not going happen throw that shit in trash

[@3rdPartyIntervener]

1) nobody runs their car in their garage anymore 2) nobody backs their car into their garage anymore 3) none of these tiny Canadian garages are big enough to put a car I dunno the crazy crazy focus on carbon monoxide with these guys.