Couple Frustrated After Buying Home With No Working Toilets | Holmes Inspection 210

[@jmalone2758]

We had a saying in the shipyard. There's never enough time to do it right but, plenty of time to do it over.

[@namewithheld8115]

Oddly enough, we say exactly the same thing in IT.

[@robindeath7568]

@@namewithheld8115 was just going to say that

[@homefultv]

Quality over speed, always a good motto! ⚓🛠

[@aaronhuffman4852]

Especially the barge company I work for on the Ohio river!

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

hmm , reminds me of ''hastverk är lastverk'' kind of ''hasty work just means more work later'' aka , bad foundation now you spend a half year patching up cracks or worse etc

[@Tobywan83]

I'm from Sweden and I really like this show. It's already taught me a lot.

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

nice seeing some quality , though also being from scandinaiva to... i cant watch much of these because it start pull my hair over the mix of incompetence or flat out fraud in so many cases ontop how the lvl of building code in so many places he works in appears so low... i honestly question if it even be possible to make a sound structure if sticking to 'only whats demanded by law' :/

[@zarachastellaris9016]

Southeastern US here, Georgia to be exact

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

@@zarachastellaris9016 please tell me , is crap like that 'singles' or such realy the norm in some parts of the us ? ...to me it looks like just a waste of cash having to patch up every year as even light rain or snow grind that down may as well just fire harden a full tar roof instead would that not last longer/better/lees costly ?

[@homefultv]

That's awesome to hear! We're glad the show has reached all the way to Sweden and that you're finding it informative!

[@evelynpasqua6968]

Damon took the time to explain how it works in order to keep the water out of the entrance doors. He and his team have done fantastic job. Very Impressive!!

[@homefultv]

Impressive work indeed!

[@John-pn7bh]

Canada needs laws to go after home inspectors who are inept or willfully blind. Someone could have been seriously hurt falling off that deck.

[@terryrussel523]

One of the episodes does cover that scenario. I can't remember the title, but if memory serves at least two people were very seriously hurt. In the past, Mike personally fell of such a deck do to it's negligent construction. Unfortunately here in the U.S. this is also an ongoing problem that nobody "in charge" pays any serious attention to until some poor homeowner or workman gets Killed.

[@greentjmtl]

There's no actual qualification for a home inspector, you could literally take a course with zero knowledge of construction and you are a licensed home inspector. Gonna be hard to establish what's inept unless it's really serious.

[@zarachastellaris9016]

And check their bank accounts for payments by shady contractors

[@JohnnyJMurphy]

​@@greentjmtli believe home inspectors with out any construction experience should be advertised as so and inspector's with construction experience should be advertised as so, maybe make a little more. I think inspectors should also have cards or something similar that show 1/10 there contraction experience and the n 1/10 in knowledge the 4 specific areas. Building/construction, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.

[@m3rdpwr]

​@@terryrussel523Yes, a woman and two of her friends were seriously hurt. From what I recall on the episode, one of the them, never came back and hinted towards their friendship being broken. But yes, they were all seriously hurt.

[@paulready8897]

Cute kid. “The problems I’m about to have” definitely not a good start. The homeowner should have hired a home inspector instead of relying on the seller’s inspector report.

[@davidsmith6001]

Agreed but also finding the right home inspector , because so many are just bad at their job.

[@JohnnyJMurphy]

I think that when buy and selling each party should have there own inspection done and by independent people

[@surferdude4487]

How naive do you have to be to trust the vendor's home inspection? Trust me bro on the biggest financial investment you'll likely ever make and you have to live in it. Not only will I hire an inspector, I'll give the place a good going over myself.

[@davidsmith6001]

@@surferdude4487 Same here I use myself to go threw them and at times get a friend that does building and renos for a living to go with me.

[@laurelbrennan6295]

I would also go as far as investing in actual experts to inspect the home if the inspector has no credentials in the following areas: Electric, plumbing and heating/cooling, masonry, roofing and construction. This is especially true if the home was renovated. My hubby's tv wouldn't work in our finished basement. I noticed the fuse switch was off so I flipped it on. Still no power to the tv. I called an electrician who traced the line to another outlet behind the bar that had soot and was slightly melted. It had shorted out. The electrician found that the electric wasn't done correctly. Probably done by a handyman or contractor...not an electrician.

[@evelynpasqua6968]

I am grateful that each person took the time to explain what he was doing and how it works. I really like the brickwork and it shows very sturdy and stable structure. It’s important to make the home is safer for the family.

[@dianewebb2689]

I treasure the lessons I learn from you and your crew. Thank you for being passionate about your work.

[@Gatekeeper-p6g]

To Mr Holmes I live in the USA and I like the moto that you're father taught you make it right! Also to Damon it's so nice to see that you enjoy making things right! Thanks to both of you for making things right and safe!

[@josiatokirina1788]

Thank You for sharing another different episode. I enjoyed very much!

[@homefultv]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kamurray82]

I'm from the UK and I love this show! (and all of the Holmes shows that aired in the UK!) Just a shame we didn't get any of the newer shows!!

[@stephan6372]

Vinyl doors and windows have a problem in Canada and Britain because of foundations. When changing to vinyl, in old houses, make sure you have installed support above windows and doors as the house settles.

[@RafaMorfLuos]

I love you guys. So humbled and professional in everything that you do. Thank you for setting the bar for how humans should treat and respect other humans. Your whole team did a spectacularly fantastic job. ❤❤❤

[@phylliselizahb1041]

I waited 6 months to move into my condo. 3 contractors gave me similar reasonable quotes. None wanted to work w/for me once our conversations revealed how much I know about construction. (I'd been ripped off by landscapers who target seniors recently.) Had a city inspection that was laughable (former rental property). E'thing just works here. Guess I gotta be glad about that. Still needs work!

[@salemdesigns65]

Wow... 5 homes, one townhouse and 3 apartments - I ALWAYS flushed the toilets, opened the taps, turn on the water heater and furnace on during the initial viewing.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I do that even when helping someone look at THEIR possible homes. I also push all the [TEST] buttons on the protected outlets.

[@salemdesigns65]

@MonkeyJedi99 Yup, I do that too... You have to be proactive.

[@curtzeek8818]

every kitchen cabinet and every drawer should be pulled open.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

There needs to be a law in place that prevents sellers and realtors to use their own inspector. They have to pull from a state licensed pool blindly. Buyers can hire their own. This protects inspectors being blacklisted by realtors and forces an industry standard.

[@Jeff-xy7fv]

Only problem is, not all states require home inspectors to be licensed. Michigan is one of them that does NOT.

[@GotoHere]

Then how will democrats extort money for re election?

[@mcass3663]

@@Jeff-xy7fv In Ontario Canada unfortunately anyone can be a home inspector. There is NO governing body that licenses home inspection companies in Ontario!! Therefore anyone can register themselves as a home inspector whether they are qualified or not. This includes ALL registered recommended well known companies out there!!! Yes there are competent educated experienced people that can do the job correctly. But no governing body licenses them in order to be a home inspection company. Not like a doctor or dentist practice. Just because you are registered and advertised as the hamburg king doesn't mean you're the king of hamburgers!! Also keep note folks that a home inspector recommended by the realtor I am strongly against as most of the time they are working for the realtor to get the sale. If you end up buying a money pit because the inspection was amazing; good luck suing them and good luck to you !!

[@bryan__m]

Nah, realtors and sellers should be able to use whoever they want. The homeowner just needs to be smart enough to find their own guy.

[@jimmyraidjames]

Never ever go without a home inspection

[@kristic4472]

Preferably a Holmes inspection

[@smmyers5956]

I love watching Mike. Mike your dad gave you the best advice and motto. MAKE IT RIGHT. I don't know about Canada but all to many inspections are done by people who have no experience in the field of construction. Just book reading and passing a test and they are authorized to do inspections. Experience in construction, (not just a cleanup laborer), should be a requirement for becoming an inspector.

[@lhaa]

As an old commercial Carpenter,I like the speed square being used as a spacer. I did side jobs on weekends so I have installed some decks. We always used 12p nails as spacers,which worked,but they got lost and had to be picked up. Commercial Workers [high rise, industrial sites,etc] usually self censor each others' work by riding the ones who made "mistakes". The problem with residential workers is that a house is built "piecemeal" with crews doing just what they are paid to do,thus the door problem. The carpenter who installed it got paid per door and wasn't supplied caulking,etc to do it correctly. Usually,the general Contractor has himself and a Flunky,so has little control of the job.

[@timothywewege6651]

I love the animation when something is being explained,its really cool,thanks

[@amazonbox5551]

Customer: I have a small problem with my house Mike: CALL EVERYBODY

[@ShackleYT]

Mike: You may think it's small, but lemme show you why i need to take down your wall.

[@Michael-zq4mo]

GREAT SHOW, REALLY LIKE THE RAILINGS 😮

[@jessicap4998]

It's scary they were able to pull that deck apart so fast and easy.

[@1anastudent]

I heard about the issues with Mike Holmes and the new houses he endorsed in 2024. He should make a new show fixing these houses. Call it "Holmes Redemption"

[@brettprovins3318]

Yeah, his best bet is to just rebuild the new homes with his guys and then try to recoup money from the original builder who screwed the pooch. It’s wild to me that he would jump on another endorsement deal after the Home Depot Handyman service was a flop. I just don’t see how he didn’t realize he was putting his reputation on the line by allowing someone else to run the show.

[@animeangel1983]

@@brettprovins3318 You trust people, they are not always worthy of that trust, but what's the alternative? See everyone as an enemy and treat them as such? You are in for a very miserable life that way. Sometimes risks pay off, sometimes they don't it's a gamble like anything else. Nothing that has been done is permanent, he has a good enough reputation over the last 20-25 years to earn some benefit of the doubt.

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

nho , the guy lees his name endorse the crap his show made a rep on fixing ?

[@45asunder1]

👍

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

Annoying that Mike Holmes has never addressed those issues publicly.

[@baldbastardo]

Dad was a plumber. First time i went to work with my him I was 8. That was 43 years ago. Two countries, 4 provinces and 6 cities I helped him. Helped him on holidays and weekends untill my late teens then decided to go into the trade when I was 23. I don't expect home inspectors to notice everything I do but most of them are absolutely clueless when it comes to plumbing. Do yourselves a favor and hire a competent service plumber to do an inspection on whatever property you're considering buying. It really could save you thousands and thousands of dollars.

[@gchsbus]

MIKE: "Its a nice home in a nice neighborhood but the toilets don't work". LOL!!

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

Bad inspector? Was the inspection ACTUALLY carried out? Or was it done by the previous owner who knew there was problems and wanted it sold?

[@davidhenderson585]

I remember this episode. I wish you could make more new TV shows about home maintenance. I have watched every one of every series you've made. You are the best 😊😊😊😊😊. And I like the show being on KZbin cause there's MUCH less and fewer commercials. Good call Mike. I wish the best for you and your family and crew

[@nelsoncruz-t1m]

This is Based out of Canada. I am sure these thing happen in the states as well. It upsets me every time I see this but the Holmes Organization comes to the rescue. This makes it better. somebody is growing deep pockets from this could be government, inspectors or realtor. It must stop, it must change now.

[@johnvanwinkle4351]

I love these guys work.......

[@guysabol8743]

fantastic W I 2nd floor patio totally kewl

[@stevehanzel2878]

This is the worst guy you could’ve hired to inspect your home

[@davidvincent1093]

I HATE wood rails no matter hoe lovely and easy they are to install. I always when I build a new deck or do an improvement around the house use metal rales with bolt through rust free bolts. OMG what the cost difference verse the safety is so much better. And as my dear 'ol pappy used to say if you got time to do it twice.....and in the end the cost is less to do it right the firs time. Keep up the great videos it makes my ego show that I did it right and for a back yard carpenter and metal worker it always helps to know I got it right

[@chaosordeal294]

Did they buy the house from Holmes? Woo hoo, good one!!

[@davidclark4869]

Home inspectors need to be held accountable for their work. They are being paid (good money) to perform an inspection, and I can make exceptions for one or two things, but when there's major glaring issues.....

[@alfredmisterka5880]

Thanks Mike for a nother job well done Thanks for the video 😊

[@nwced]

I read that Holmes owns a construction company that has several Lawsuit against it for poor workman and low quality materials

[@Tom-mu7zy]

The most important thing about a home inspector is, Who is paying him? You want him working for you, not the seller. This begs the question, Do you know the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don't know and I don't care.

[@oaxaca1948]

always have a home inspection, it's worth the money. plus I go and check it out myself. flush the toilet, run the water go into the basement, and check for water damage. look at the things you can even after an inspection.

[@b9bot148]

If only all contractors took the care and thoughtfulness, everyone's homes would be so much better.

[@Skilful_basics8]

You should see the shit Ryan homes are allowed to get away with in Pennsylvania. Wall studs 24 inch or more on center for one example

[@veramae4098]

When buying a house one can also buy insurance. Usually good for a year. Covers any repairs than need to be made that were not disclosed.

[@chilidog73]

I've never had a sink with a clean out. I've always had to take the p trap apart.

[@Bum-gh2zi]

I always thought that if the trap is removable it is a clean out.

[@bryan__m]

Same. I wonder if that's a Canadian code thing?

[@dropleckk4404]

Shocking. toilets are the centerpiece in any home. A place to gather.

[@helookalikaman79]

Home inspectors should be on the hook for obvious failers, like the deck and the plumbing under the sinks

[@randydobson1863]

hello HomeFlTV & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Mike & Friends & Randy & Mark it Right & I Love TV Show Mike Thanks & Friends Randy

[@kc0eks]

Would sure like to see a statement from mike about his Holmes approved homes being disasters... Make it right?

[@1packatak]

He approved the design. He did not build the homes. The overseeing organization changed contractors, and did not notify Mike.

[@Revkor]

@@1packatak so As I figured at best we was thrid party because his crew would not screw up that bad. His two errors were trustign the org to begin with and two not jumping in to fix it just for PR purposes

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

From what I've read, Holmes was kept in the dark as much as the buyers, who weren't informed that the Holmes-branded package was an additional cost. Marketing 101: If you don't want your customer to know, don't tell them.

[@laurelbrennan6295]

When buying a home with a finished basement and a drop ceiling, lift the ceiling tiles in different areas and bring a step stool and light so the inspector has ability to check for hidden electrical problems.

[@johnhill9381]

Id like to know about the home inspection you were surpost to have had. Did you pursue the isusses on the work that was not legally done in the house? Those guys sure did a great job correcting all the screw ups.

[@keithseadler3683]

Great job

[@mikeclarke3005]

well at least my area, most under sinks have removable traps so no clean outs is OK, allows to clean out the trap but also get direct access beyond trap for snaking if needed. If have a glue in trap I do not like but those need a clean out on the trap but I would have put a clean out beyond trap so can snake easier.

[@berkleyman1]

The winding stairway to the basement doesn't meet code in the USA due to narrow tread width on the inside of the turn. 6" minimum at the narrowest and 10" minimum at a point measured out 12" from the inside of the turn. That's considered the walk line. Plus a whole bunch of other specs. I've been building for 50 years. It's a wonderment what you find on remodel jobs. It doesn't matter if they are new or real old. It's usually a shit show. The gas meter most likely was a 5"-7" pressure rating. In the USA we also have been using meters with a 2 LB PSI rating so you don't need the bigger pipe sizes. Just need a regulator at the appliance to reduce to the 5"-7" rating before the furnace. The paver patio we use fine granite for grading instead of the sand. Ant's move the sand but don't bother the granite fines. Then sweep with a really fine granite for the cracks.

[@jamesphelps4168]

Even though its been 5 years or so. Somme body should be held responsive for bad work. Verÿ sad 😢

[@wolfiesara]

Our house has cleanouts on the drains, but we discovered they had all been glued shut. 😭

[@Dirty_Agenda]

With everything that Mike noticed right away, this is incredibly suspicious. The prior home inspector was either made up or paid off. Incredibly doubtful about them being able to miss all that crap!! Not just the fact that they didn't see any of the jobs done wrong, but not even making a note to say that they seem fine. That's complete crap on the part of the previous owner and they should be responsible for all of the repairs!!

[@cherylrosalis1948]

Did the base get compacted before they laid the brick?

[@davidlloyd1526]

Yeah - get your own report done. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

[@cassandrabrowne-schneider4951]

The way that deck came apart is some boosheet 😮

[@georgebrooks1077]

do you sleeve the gas line going through the outside wall in to the house?

[@bobbygene8274]

Only on masonry walls around here.

[@nelsoncruz-t1m]

When Garry threaded the 1" piece of pipe it seems he wrapped it with Teflon tape. now in the states we can use yellow Teflon tape. was this indeed white Teflon tape created for gas lines.

[@mrg09211976]

Never take a sellers home inspection unless you happen to know the inspector. I walked away from a house because my inspector found several big issues that the sellers inspector missed.

[@viliabone1952]

Didn't they go to an open inspection before they bought it? The building inspection report shouldn't be taken at face value.

[@williamprezioso2742]

I’ve always loved watching this show, but it always disappointed me that they never did a follow up show where they pursue the builders and the inspectors and get justice for the homeowners I think that would be a really great show

[@menu3833]

THE HOME INSPECTOR IS A RELATIVE OF THE REALTOR AGENT !!!!

[@daniel_wilkinson]

"Like who does that?!" I'll tell you exactly who does that. Someone looking to make a quick upgrade to flip the house, that's who does that. You know who else does that? Someone that isn't worried about how long it's going to last because they're not going to be around long enough for it to be a problem.

[@Darci3333]

I wish I had someone that would help me had mine inspected before purchase now having quite a few major issues .....

[@nelsoncruz-t1m]

What ever happens to those inspectors who fail to do proper inspections and only care about their pocket no the purchasers investment.

[@eaglescout1984]

"Follow the money" If a seller pays for an inspection, do you think that they are making sure the inspector goes through with a fine tooth comb, or activity trying to distract from problem areas?

[@smmyers5956]

I love watching True Professionals work. Wish I had the money to get professional help with my house. Bad health, not working leads to no money. One must trust in the Lord. Our trials are for a reason. Mike is an answer to the prayers of these home owners. When they are done it will last the way it should.

[@slimtimm1]

Hey yowse = HOUSE LOL

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Safer for the little girl because there are more cars and trucks going by? It looks like there's a freaking freeway in their back yard. Talk about a careless home inspection.

[@sonnie6210]

So basically most people are qualified enough to be a home inspector there. Surely there's some legal claim against the dreadful standards of this home

[@onekristywhite]

This is hilarious considering Mike Holmes houses are being ripped down in ontario lmfao

[@TheBshackelford1]

Apparently his company was never involved in the actual building of any of those home that were "Holmes approved"

[@michaelhoman8719]

Most of the issues were visual which tells me either the inspection was falsified or the inspector was negligent. But the 🚽 and wobbly deck issue should of been caught by homeowners.

[@moondog3056]

Didn't these homeowners check anything before moving in? A lot of these issues are pretty obvious if they took the time to check things out themselves. Whether you are moving into a home or an apartment, you always flush the toilets, and you also run all the faucets to check the water pressure. I insisted on running the dishwasher before buying my current home.

[@BarbHanson-y9o]

Anyone else notice the regular teflon tape, instead of gas teflon whe he switched out the gas line?

[@brucetheloon]

That looks like a liquid sealant, not teflon tape. Do gas-rated liquid sealants also have identifying colours?

[@bobbygene8274]

Most white teflon is good for gas, doesn't have be yellow to work.

[@Skilful_basics8]

It’s hard to tell really. I work at a hardware store. Now Teflon tape for gas actually comes in colors other than yellow. It’s confusing to the average Joe. There’s blue white and yellow depending on the company. Yet a gas shut off valves are always yellow. So weird

[@johnthetireman]

It's not just they go beyond code, they also, dang this is wrong and fix it to despite the initial issue.

[@katdoud8827]

How much did this cost? Who is being held responsible for all the problems.? The home builder or the inspector?

[@aaronhuffman4852]

No support column under the stairs on the deck!?

[@barnacmongars]

A lot of inspectons know nothing about construction, a good inspectons is someone Who has Worked un construction

[@JTTTTx]

In addition to the fittings being wrong under the sinks, they are also not vented properly as the drain line is below the weir of the trap. The plumbers out there will know what I explaining here.

[@petertimmins6657]

Who was the home inspector working for? The seller, not the buyer. GET YOUR OWN INSPECTOR! Do your due diligence and shop around to get one that knows what he is doing and knows who he is working for (you).

[@publicmail2]

Mike missed it the double exterior door is in backwards.

[@yeeaahhzz]

how can one tell?

[@publicmail2]

Threshold is designed the shed water 1 way. And door should open inside on this door.@@yeeaahhzz

[@publicmail2]

Seals should be on interior, you can order door for opening in or out but seals need to be inside so water can't run inside. That door to be correct would open outward.

[@darktoadone5068]

This must be an old video, that's one of Mike's former employees with him. I thought he left years ago, did he return with Mike?

[@eddie3314]

. Redemption Mike. You have the resources to do so

[@jamesa8851]

The deck stairs are such an obvious violation.

[@danettewelborn5577]

Backyard sounds like a highway and they weren't looking for lots of noise.

[@HighHolyOne]

Cant comment on Canada, but i believe in the US a contractor only owes a duty to the person who hires him. A third party has no right to rely upon the work in the absence of an assignable warranty.

[@Bymb2020]

You should be able to sue the home inspector

[@charlesphilhower1452]

Why would a buyer rely on a home inspection commissioned by the seller?😊

[@friendlybill6109]

I wonder what it cost to make all these repairs.

[@Denis.-1]

I think Mike Holmes’s would be a great home inspector for everybody

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

Nope...this is a time where I don't agree w MH....keep the upper deck large cuz the kit is right there...build a pergola over it for shade & do the grade level deck w stone or concrete. And when it comes to decks, I use ice & water shield EVERYWHERE

[@darrenk3433]

Did they buy the homes you built in Meaford, Ontario? How’s the lawsuit going?

[@curtzeek8818]

You should have had your own inspection done. Why on earth would you accept an inspection done by someone you don't know and you're not the one who hired them to do it? Would you really expect an inspection done by someone the homeowner pays to tell you anything is wrong? Inspectors that you hire will check things the way you're saying you thought they would. You didn't hire the inspector.

[@TheRe-EngineeredLife]

Unbelievable....

[@49kittypretty1]

I wish Mike Holmes hadn’t kept my money when his magazine suddenly stopped being published and I had prepaid for a year subscription. I asked for a refund by the official ways, I sent a lot of emails to his company, to his website, and many other places. I’m a 72 year old lady, disabled and I could really use that money!

[@jessekauffman3336]

Deck was so bad

[@susanmcconnell6041]

The 'inspector' musta gotten his license from local 'Lysuntz R Us' store for $10, and suddenly became a 'perfeshunul' inspektur.

[@andrewd9914]

Did Mike Holmes build this house?

[@travelingdude33914]

Never ever accept "builders grade" anything, especially fixtures and appliances

[@georgegonzalez2476]

Yeah, that's all fine. But most folks would have to take out a second mortgage to pay for the like $40,000 or so cost of doing all these upgrades.