When I started out, as a GC, over 25 yrs ago, I started watching Mike, and I'm so glad I did. He "taught" me that I don't have time to "fix" mistakes and "Do It Right" the first time. Now, when I watch this show, I can laugh out loud at the crap he finds, because I've said the same thing, after opening a wall or digging a hole, which is "what the hell were they thinking." Thanks, Mike & Crew
@Mr. Richard C. I see you in CA, same as me. I think what's happened, at least her in CA, is, people take these "How to pass the GC test" classes, get a "friend" to sign off on their 2 yr apprenticeship requirement, whithout a clue on how to even build a dog house. It just doesn't get any better........
2 big red flags for me... 1 the contractors using the neighbors tools and 2, the home inspector came from the realtor... In my view NEVER use a inspector by the same realtor. They could be working together so the inspector will over look things your counting on them pointing out that is done wrong, so they get a kickback for the house being sold... I grew up being told 2 times you always bring someone in as a 3rd party, buying a house/property or buying a car....
@@jimflagg4009 I agree because flips are done to get it done cheap and kick it to the next person for the profit. New home or fixerupper I agree totally with. Fixerupper you know what you did. Or a new home.
I have been a builder , a maintenance tech, and renovated a few old homes. I have worked in the trades for forty two years. I am retired now but I watch Mike and company at every opportunity. He has taught me so much. I have never had the opportunity to thank you Mike! Thank you for all the teaching and your generosity.
Ditto. I have always been a big fan of Holmes' shows. I'm rewatching many of them and the wow factor is still there. TV has changed a lot with streaming and many people have forgotten how big of an impact to Canadian TV Mike Holmes has made. Haters are going to hate and they probably made things bigger for the TV but no one can deny there were problems with the contracting industries.
A few years ago I sold my later mothers home off for "lot value" only. There were some complaints from the purchaser but I pointed out that it was stated clearly it was for lot value only and if they were that bent on bringing it back up to standard it was their problem. A couple of months later one of the neighbours called me and told me that the house had just been listed for sale. I checked and sure enough it was listed and they were actually having an open house on the following Saturday. Out of curiosity I attended the open house and it was very apparent to me that they had concealed a great many things that did not meet code, which is why I sold it as a derelict to be demolished. I talked to the neighbour who had called me and let her know that if the new owners had any trouble at all they could call me since I knew where the bodies were buried. It didn't take very long before I got a call. The new owners were having water problems and a few electrical issues. So I went to the house and did a walk through with them and told them what they would likely find if they opened up certain walls. I also asked if they had been given a copy of the sewage line video that had been made just before I listed it and they said no they hadn't. I asked if they had been informed that there were problems with the line and the folks who snaked it and made the video (which I still had the invoice for) said it had a life expectancy of about five years before it would need replacement. Again, they said no they had no idea. The few issues they were having with electrical all stemmed back to some wiring my step father had done years before which was very questionable. When I went to look for the junction box in located in the basement ceiling I could not find it because it had been covered over with drywall. There was another location I could look from and when I looked, the box was still there with it's rats nest of wiring. I asked if they had had a home inspection and they said yes and the report stated that with the exception of a few things, the home was good to go. When I was done they asked what I would do about the problems if it were me. I told them I would get a lawyer and go from there. Check for building permits to start with along with inspection reports. I suggested that they get some qualified people in to do further inspections on suspect things. I also told them that if they wished I would do a walk through with the inspectors. A few weeks later the lawyer called me and asked if we could set up a meet with the third party inspector they were hiring. The meeting was set up and I walked the inspector through the house and told him what I knew to be problems before the "renovations" had been done. He had some inspection cameras and while I was there he drilled a few hole to see what was concealed within the walls and ceilings. The pictures showed pretty much what I had told him had been there including some structural changes that were questionable and none of it had been fixed or changed to meet code. Needless to say the new owners were not at all happy with the results and I also gave them a copy of the video of the sewer line and what was found along with a copy of the invoice that clearly stated a life expectancy estimated at five years before replacement. A couple of months later I received a subpoena to appear in court as a witness for the plaintiffs being the new owners. I appeared and testified as to what I knew to be wrong with the house. By the time the case was tried several things came out. First, the real estate agent who had handled both ends of the sale from the lister to the buyer was an actual partner in the firm that had done the renovations. This had not been disclosed. Second, there had been no permits filed or issued for nor were there any subsequent inspections done. Third, the contractor had knowingly concealed and withheld information from the buyers. The Realtor was also privy to this same information but again, chose to conceal it. Fourth, the contractor had no business license to operate in Alberta. They were from Ontario and had come west to evade a number of charges and suits against them there regarding homes they had flipped. Result, a number of charges were laid against the contractor, the realtor, and the lawyer who represented both parties to close the deal since he was privy to the irregularities and did not disclose them to the buyers. One of the charges that was placed against all of them was fraud. The court also issued an order that the buyers get the choice of getting all their funds back including expenses for moving, legal fees and other summary expenses or having the house completely gutted and renovated to meet code. In addition, they would also be entitled to all expenses while living outside the home. The buyers selected the former to get all of their funds back in full along with three months accommodation and storage for their household items while they found a new home. The seller, the realtor, and the lawyer were held on charges and pled guilty to all charges. The seller was also extradited back to Ontario to face the existing charges there. The house was bulldozed and the lot put up for sale. As for me, well I got $15.00 for appearing as a witness and the satisfaction of knowing I had done the right thing. I have to wonder though how many homes are being flipped this way and the new owners get to pay to make the corrections. So do your homework people and get everything in writing. Not everyone is going to find a Mike Holmes to save their bacon.
Thank you so much for sharing this story!! My babysitter in Utah lived next door to a home being renovated by shady people. She tried to make sure she was outside with the kids anytime anyone came to look at the property, and would tell anyone who even looked her way that she had opinions about what she saw them doing. But the housing market was so intense, most buyers didn't care. My husband and I are not homeowners yet. I'm so scared of getting into a home that is shady. I always thought I'd have my Dad to help us when it came time to buy, but his Alzheimer's is getting worse and we still aren't where we need to be financially. It makes me even more scared. So hearing stories with actionable steps people can take is incredibly helpful!!
@L Batemon Do not buy. Rent. The owner is supposed to fix what you find wrong. We made deals for free rent if we did the minor repairs ( adding insulation in the walls. He provided the products. Painting, ect.
@@judyfenske1429dumbest advice ever... Rent on average where I live is $1200 dollars a month. Meanwhile my land taxes are about $2000 for the year. Even if you drop $10000 a year into house repairs. That's still cheaper than rent.
I can remember when Mike and Damon were first starting out together. They were boss and protégé/ repairman. Damon now sounds like Mike, down to the praises he gives to the crew. The crew grew to be these professionals. Watching all these years, I have learned their language on what to look for and be aware of. I just love these folks and what they teach us. Thanks UTUBE for finding "my" team. .
AAAmazing episode! I would love to see a show where they go after the various realtors, inspectors, and flippers when this kind of craziness is discovered. Maybe do an episode where the buyer gets the inspector (and maybe even a city code inspector) to come by, and surprise who shows up but Mike after he's made his list lol. I'd love to see people start getting called out!
Then you'd love a British show called "Cowboy Builders". They do the same thing as done here (investigate and fix issues from terrible workmanship, cutting corners, cost cutting, etc.), but often also investigate and "name & shame" the builders/inspectors who do shoddy work to make a quick buck in order to help spread word and brings in others who fell for the same person's tricks so they can take legal action (not shown in the show, but sometimes mentioned if the trial ends and the results are made public before the episode airs)
@@DontCryAboutIt, Real estate inspectors typically have no qualification to evaluate compliance with applicable building codes. The question of which code applies to an existing house requires research to answer.
Read the disclaimer on any real estate inspector's report. They are accountable for nothing. You can go after flippers if they failed to disclose defects, but since most house flippers have no qualifications to build anything, they can simply deny they knew something was a defect. Caveat emptor. Check the city for permits issued on any advertised recent remodeling.
I love watching the team work involved. A lot of work involved but everyone knows what they are there to do and they are on it, including the cleaning crew. I would love to work with a team like this!
I wish there were more Contractors like Holmes. And I wish more flippers realized they can get a better bottom line by not leaving themselves open to lawsuits. Some of the new regs in the US allow up to a year for Home Owners to sue Realtors, Inspectors, and even previous home owners for shoddy construction or repairs not done to code.
@@robinmacallister6522Full disclosure is a joke. They just answer I don’r know to everything. It’s difficult and incredibly expensive to prove. I have been laughed out of attorney offices.
When I bought my townhouse, I hired an inspector based on a recommendation of the real estate agent. In retrospect that was stupid. The inspector and agent were chatting away like old friends, and I'm thinking "wait a minute - who are you working for here??". Luckily, no big issues popped in the house.
I was told always hire a 3rd party for buying two things... 1 land/home. 2 car/truck.... Let a third party look at it and they should give a real honest feed back before you buy something and it turns out to be nothing but problems.
Bank said we had to use THEIR inspector (made sense as they were lending us the money ). He found a few things that we asked the seller to remedy but they said 'can you do it if we knock off x thousands' so.. yeah we got it done ourselves for a discount on the house price. Luckily it wasn't a whole lot. Biggest was getting a radon pump installed.
Agreed. The original looked much more impressive. I think that the owners looked disappointed when they came back in the house and saw that the "reason they bought the house" was no longer there.
Wow 🤩 what a rock 🪨 centerpiece! Totally get why it was a great selling point!! I honestly wish the kept the way it was and put a vent inside, I really like the stone arch over hang! Still an amazing job 👍
11:45 Mike means "sewer gas", as methane is odorless. A thiol or mercaptan compound is added to natural gas (mostly methane) in order for people to tell by scent if there is a gas leak. In any event, since he can smell sewer gas coming from that drain, that means there's no functioning trap and it should be replaced ASAP.
I am so impressed by you. It's wonderful to see how you do it right, professional, making good ground work that will last for years to come. In this age of bling bling, shallowness and focus on outward beauty, still there is a right and wrong way to do things. In Norway we have a saying; "to pimp the bride before sale." You do the complete opposite, digging into the core, the foundation. Love your show ;) Yeah, and it's a joy to see the skilled workers in action. Sure I will subscribe!
I think they should make a new show where Mike "makes it right" by sending big dudes to beat people up that pull this garbage on people, it'd be endlessly entertaining.
Would love to know who did this flip because there are so many on HGTV shows. It's time that those culprits get called out so that the public know ahead of time to watch out for this sort of thing.
I Love Love that Mike (& gang) videos are interesting, entertaining, and most importantly EDUCATIONAL! Thank you Mike! Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family! Wish I could hug your whole family🤗🤗
I don't know how old some of these videos are, but I would LOVE the day, if he still does this, for Mike to come into a job someday & say...'Hey guys, tear the whole house down"
I have a stone surround over my stovetop just like in this kitchen. Mine is vented properly and works thank goodness. This episode is alarming and Mike and crew did another great job!
I know what I'm about to say is something that wold result in lawsuits, but it sure would be nice if each of these episodes listed the names of the contractors that performed the faulty work. My only concern is this: The stone installation on the living room side was almost certainly just as bad as on the kitchen side, so those stones are not properly secured, and could eventually start to fall.
Mike Holmes.. Love your truck, Lol...Long time fan. I have been a builder in the Northeast US for 25+ years, perhaps you might take this project full circle for the viewers. How the homeowners might go after the "Home Inspector" and Realtor to recover their losses if you weren't there to save them (Via errors and omissions or pure negligence). Not sure what the Canadian market is like but here in the US "EVERYONE" is a home flipper. They put lipstick on a pig and sell their disaster to an unsuspecting first-time buyer........Come on Big Guy you can do it!
I'm a DIYer, but I research and find out the right way to do things before tackling them, I also work out if I am up to the job before starting it. If it's plumbing or electrical I get the professionals in to do it as I'm not qualified. I spent most of last winter redoing our kitchen/diner walls. Removed the wallpaper and found that it was covering a number of issues, including untaped joins, areas where they'd obviously decided the best fix was a huge amount of plaster to cover joins with no support. Unfortunately I couldn't replace the gib board (NZ name for the product we use) as there was none to be found here at the time, so I had to do my best with those unsupported joins. I worked out that paper wasn't going to cut the mustard, so ended up using fibreglass tape and the strongest plaster mix I could access. So far, 6 months later it's holding up fine, and no longer has an obvious lump of excess plaster behind the fridge. Next up is the hall, I fully expect to find the same mess behind the wallpaper this time too; removing the wallpaper isn't fun either as they didn't prime the walls or use size beforehand. The guy who built our place was a JOAT.
I usually like what they do but not this time, design-wise. The replaced the bottom half of the shower and used a dark tile instead of the light color that was already there. It didn't look right at all have two drastically different colors like that. And then the range, why didn't they build the alcove back? Completely changed the design of it, it looked so much cooler before.
wish you would come to Las Vegas to look at my home wow the job they did never seen this type of work before ever i mean ever just crazy now i'm on the hook to try and figure out how to bring it up to code disabled navy vet no way to cover it but it has to be done some how.
I always wonder for those who do this sort of work for a living, when you throw something away that you end up reworking, is that a tiny bit therapeutic when the mess hits the trash bin?
Home inspections should always be independent. Do not use the inspector that the agent suggests. If you have anyone in your family who knows construction, have them look at the house too. They will have your best interest at heart. Additionally, as a rule, stay away from flip houses. I believe there is a saying that has something to do with lipstick and a pig?
I SAW THIS ON SUNDAY JUNE 4 2023 THIS I DONT KNOW HOW THIS POP UP TO WATCH ON TH-cam WHEN I WATCH MUSIC AND POLICE AND FIRE VIDEOS THIS IS A SUPER OLD EPISODE AT LEAST 12 OLD BECAUSE OF WHO THE PAINTER IS BECAUSE HE IS NOT AROUND ANY MORE HE WAS A FANTASTIC PAINTER AND COULD MAKE EVERY THING HE PAINTED FANTASTIC
Everything is amazing with the sole exception of the new range hood. The original had the stonework surrounding the (non-operational) range hood and made it look like the stove was built within a huge stone oven. The new stonework doesn't wrap around the range hood, the stainless steel hood is just...there...right above the oven. Maybe there's some kinda code keeping it from looking that way, but it's unfortunate that that was lost in the rework, now it just looks like a bricked-over support column with a TV alcove
@@gorillaau I am sure that is the case. For the same reason the female worker is wearing a top that looks good on camera but would collect, dirt, drywall dust, crud, etc. etc. 6 hours of work.. 15 minutes of 'good camera shots' to put into the episode. They are all actors. Even if they are doing the work, they are still 'acting'. Look at 25:58. The worker pulling off drywall and shaking his head in disgust. Just for the camera...
I like the way it looked the original way (with the arch) and the width size of all the center walls. I am sure holmes could have figured something out to save the original design. The original design aspect of the center piece is what really made the house pop and now thats gone. Now the center piece is small flimsy and don't have the wow factor anymore. 👀😢😢
We don't know what the codes are. That might have had a lot to do with it, and as far as the " other side", I believe they did do that. They don't show the new but I thought I saw them take out the whole back in one piece.
making sure that drywall joints are butted together on top of a stud or joist is pretty simple stuff. Most DIYers even know that, let alone a contractor, like holy crap.
Just out of curiousity, do you report the home inspecter to someone so that they can't do this again to another potential homeowner? Is there a regulatory body for home inspecters in Ontario?
I Once found a home when home shopping that was built by hand and no permits at all... the thing was 2 mins from crumbling and it was built 2 years prior
Our home inspection said that the verandah needed rubbing down and re-staining. I’m still looking for stain that fixes wet rot. Sometimes I think theses guys barely slow down as they drive past.
We had the same. Realty knew inspector, missed so much, roof, basement floor leaks, bathroom - both water leaks. Furnace. Took 9 months of 8 contractors to fix before we could move in.
It's so bad here in Massachusetts -- many tired-looking homes get snapped up by make-a-quick-buck flippers -- at least half the new MLS listings are flips done to look glitzy to uninformed buyers (who are the majority), but the work is mere cosmetic cover-up of water infiltration, etc, and slap-dash installations of floorings, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, etc.
Mine was- but they were a small local custom home GC firm trying to keep their workers employed and survive the ugly 2007-12 crash. It was an improvement over the original build features, doors, closets, fixtures, wiring, lighting, cabinets, flooring, counters, redwood fencing and a new redwood deck installed with hefty 12x3 base beams. One glitch in the Ba drain with about 7 old short AND twisty replacements leaking in the crawl space was missed- took $900 and a skinny plumber's assistant to do a single turn run for it all. Things not done were known (roof, windows, and CH unit) and priced accordingly. My independent inspector was impressed at how little was found- even the orig 35 year old roof and windows were not leaking or causing issues, and I had.them done that first Fall and Winter for pretty much exactly what the house purchase price discount was. But he was a rare find.
The biggest things that I have learned from this show are. Is do your homework before buying a house or renovating anything. Also, have a look into who you are paying for an inspection.
I wonder how much shows like Flip or Flop, have influenced thing’s. Because I do wonder about the time lines of these flips seem very quick, obviously it makes you think of how many many corners they cut.
Maybe they did the other side or at least inspected it. One would hope anyways. If not, that's a huge miss for Holmes. Possibly two in the same episode considering the range is now on the outside. Looked much better before. Presumably, redoing it the same would have been too costly and time consuming, but it would have been worth it. A missed opportunity.
Years ago my parents owned a house with a fireplace surrounded by a brick wall. My parents decided they wanted the dirty old brick removed and it was going to be drywall. We started taking the brick wall down... and found that the brick wasn't secured to the drywall behind it. There was a good inch gap in places and the only thing tying the brick to the drywall behind it were a few L brackets. "Secured" with nails.
and don't get we started on how their current house almost burned down because the electrical had been half assed and w asn't grounded properly. The entire house would have caught fire at once and everyone would have been trapped and died if it had been night.
Miss these shows,,we only got hoh and i think half of inspection,, cracking show they really are. Not very often you get a contractor and his team who actually care..
I kinda wish they'd put the inspectors on blast for this kinda of stuff lol. That or go to them to have them defend how they did their inspection after watching the footage they have. That be an interesting bit of shows.
my concern is the stone at the back of the stove with the cooking oil as it spits out of the pan not all will be sucked from the exhaust. It will be hard to clean in my opinion.
What I really want to see is how much all the fixing COST the homeowner in the end. That would really be indicative of how much the original inspector boned it!
To answer the first question, partially: it depends. A lot of places have what’s known as a Statute of Repose, where a contractor or designer cannot be sued for negligent or shoddy work after enough time has passed, similar to a Statute of Limitations. So that contractors don’t have to fear ghosts of the past popping up and defending something they did ages ago. And after the SoR has run, it could be that problems are more a result of damage or poor maintenance during the intervening time. Usually the SoR is a long time to allow mistakes a chance to appear and cause their damage and hold the person responsible liable. In Oklahoma, it’s 10 years.
If I was ever going to do a flip...this is the guy I would want to hire, and if I couldn't afford him and still make a profit then the flip wouldn't be worth it.
I bought a home in Edmonton, with 'new' electrical, permits were pulled and a licenced electrician did the work, I went to replace a plugin and discovered no box, the outlet was held behind the drywall with electrical tape and chopsitks I asked my realtor about legal options but the electrician and owner had moved to the USA, I went to replace with a homeowners permit. I went to do the exam am the first two questions were easy the remaining ten included 3 phase and \489 volt questions, needless to say I failed. I replaced everything myself and the inspection 10 years later by an electrician was flawless.
Mike, I wish you were in the U.S.. I need help. I bought a house 2 years ago. I'm a first time homeowner at 54 years of age. I bought without conditions like an inspection. Previous owners only took cash offers not through a bank. I didn't know any better. Now I'm having issues. Yard is flooded, septic tank is too small and storm water fills it up causing sewage to sweep out. While yard smells like septic. No insulation in walls or attic. Very narrow crawl space so I or contractors can't get in. Floor joists gave away in bedroom causing dresser to tip over. No joist hangers and rusty nails. Electric plugs have no ground. Just 2 prongs. Holes in Soffit where birds and cats get in. The toilet is sinking from the soft floors. Sill plates and studs in the garage are rotting from all the flooding in the yard. Insulation in the garage has asbestos. The ceiling in the garage is sagging in the middle. Paint on the outside of the house is just primer. Windows are not insulated. Front door seals leak air. No HVAC system. Just ventless propane heaters on the wall. I have a lot more going on with the house. It's gonna cost me thousands of dollars I didn't count on when buying the house. I need help and don't know who to turn to. I bought a lemon house because it was what I could afford. Nice neighborhood and I love my back yard when it's not flooded. My trees are dying because of the flooding. Please, if you know someone in the U.S. that does what you do I really need their help. Please, I'm begging you.
They really screwed the pooch with what they did over the stove. You could tell by the look in the woman's face that she hated the new look. While I am not a fan of surfaces near a stove that will be all but impossible to clean, the original design should have been rebuilt in the correct manner.
I agree. I think she was disappointed they didn't replicate the stone work over the stove. It made the kitchen. Now it's more standard design. But done to a high standard!
Probably cost and time. This is a rare miss for Holmes. Another example was the episode of a large house on a huge lot in which the garage was taken out instead of remediated with proper isolation. Many viewers were surprised and commented the same thing. Holmes crew does great work, but not infallible.
Whenever you hire a contractor or an inspector make sure check and verify they have current insurance and or a bond. Then find out if there are any claims against the bond any complaints or lawsuits.
In 33 years in the skilled trades, I have never met a good house flipper. The whole RE mindset is first cost, first cost, first cost. They never do it right, other than by happy coincidence. (and that does happen!) They'll get 7 bids until they build their network of craigslist cowboys. It's always about price. Why fix something when a coat of paint will work?
I am not sure what the codes are in whatever area this took place.., but I'm pretty sure range venting needs to be ridged / solid hard pipe for the entire length, not flex pipe. I have been doing HVAC in Wisconsin for 30 years and actually held an HVAC inspectors credentials as well for many years. It's possible flex pipe might be acceptable if the gauge was thick enough but what was shown in the video was not very thick. It was standard insulated flex. When installing air ducts for forced air from a furnace, yes the insulated dust can be used after you are so many feet away from the furnace. It's something like ridgid duct for the first 8' then you can use flex. But for a range vent, pretty sure it's ridged all the way and probably minimum 30 gauge.
When I started out, as a GC, over 25 yrs ago, I started watching Mike, and I'm so glad I did. He "taught" me that I don't have time to "fix" mistakes and "Do It Right" the first time. Now, when I watch this show, I can laugh out loud at the crap he finds, because I've said the same thing, after opening a wall or digging a hole, which is "what the hell were they thinking." Thanks, Mike & Crew
@Mr. Richard C. I see you in CA, same as me. I think what's happened, at least her in CA, is, people take these "How to pass the GC test" classes, get a "friend" to sign off on their 2 yr apprenticeship requirement, whithout a clue on how to even build a dog house. It just doesn't get any better........
When the homeowner mentioned the contractor doing the flip were using neighbors tools; is a RED FLAG 🚩
2 big red flags for me... 1 the contractors using the neighbors tools and 2, the home inspector came from the realtor... In my view NEVER use a inspector by the same realtor. They could be working together so the inspector will over look things your counting on them pointing out that is done wrong, so they get a kickback for the house being sold... I grew up being told 2 times you always bring someone in as a 3rd party, buying a house/property or buying a car....
@@jonathanbair523 I agree you always have someone independent doing that house inspection.
I hate flipped homes. I would rather buy a fixerupper and do it my self so that it is done right.
@@jimflagg4009 I agree because flips are done to get it done cheap and kick it to the next person for the profit. New home or fixerupper I agree totally with. Fixerupper you know what you did. Or a new home.
If the wall was put together that bad and it’s dangerous shouldn’t they have done the other side too?
I have been a builder , a maintenance tech, and renovated a few old homes. I have worked in the trades for forty two years. I am retired now but I watch Mike and company at every opportunity. He has taught me so much. I have never had the opportunity to thank you Mike! Thank you for all the teaching and your generosity.
It's crazy watching these episodes from 2009. I remember watching them on network tv back then. Can't believe how much time has passed.
Holmes was one of the few reasons I didn't cancel cable until around 8 years ago.
Now, he's here on TH-cam!
Ditto. I have always been a big fan of Holmes' shows. I'm rewatching many of them and the wow factor is still there. TV has changed a lot with streaming and many people have forgotten how big of an impact to Canadian TV Mike Holmes has made. Haters are going to hate and they probably made things bigger for the TV but no one can deny there were problems with the contracting industries.
A few years ago I sold my later mothers home off for "lot value" only. There were some complaints from the purchaser but I pointed out that it was stated clearly it was for lot value only and if they were that bent on bringing it back up to standard it was their problem. A couple of months later one of the neighbours called me and told me that the house had just been listed for sale. I checked and sure enough it was listed and they were actually having an open house on the following Saturday. Out of curiosity I attended the open house and it was very apparent to me that they had concealed a great many things that did not meet code, which is why I sold it as a derelict to be demolished. I talked to the neighbour who had called me and let her know that if the new owners had any trouble at all they could call me since I knew where the bodies were buried.
It didn't take very long before I got a call. The new owners were having water problems and a few electrical issues. So I went to the house and did a walk through with them and told them what they would likely find if they opened up certain walls. I also asked if they had been given a copy of the sewage line video that had been made just before I listed it and they said no they hadn't. I asked if they had been informed that there were problems with the line and the folks who snaked it and made the video (which I still had the invoice for) said it had a life expectancy of about five years before it would need replacement. Again, they said no they had no idea. The few issues they were having with electrical all stemmed back to some wiring my step father had done years before which was very questionable. When I went to look for the junction box in located in the basement ceiling I could not find it because it had been covered over with drywall. There was another location I could look from and when I looked, the box was still there with it's rats nest of wiring. I asked if they had had a home inspection and they said yes and the report stated that with the exception of a few things, the home was good to go.
When I was done they asked what I would do about the problems if it were me. I told them I would get a lawyer and go from there. Check for building permits to start with along with inspection reports. I suggested that they get some qualified people in to do further inspections on suspect things. I also told them that if they wished I would do a walk through with the inspectors. A few weeks later the lawyer called me and asked if we could set up a meet with the third party inspector they were hiring. The meeting was set up and I walked the inspector through the house and told him what I knew to be problems before the "renovations" had been done. He had some inspection cameras and while I was there he drilled a few hole to see what was concealed within the walls and ceilings. The pictures showed pretty much what I had told him had been there including some structural changes that were questionable and none of it had been fixed or changed to meet code. Needless to say the new owners were not at all happy with the results and I also gave them a copy of the video of the sewer line and what was found along with a copy of the invoice that clearly stated a life expectancy estimated at five years before replacement.
A couple of months later I received a subpoena to appear in court as a witness for the plaintiffs being the new owners. I appeared and testified as to what I knew to be wrong with the house. By the time the case was tried several things came out.
First, the real estate agent who had handled both ends of the sale from the lister to the buyer was an actual partner in the firm that had done the renovations. This had not been disclosed.
Second, there had been no permits filed or issued for nor were there any subsequent inspections done.
Third, the contractor had knowingly concealed and withheld information from the buyers. The Realtor was also privy to this same information but again, chose to conceal it.
Fourth, the contractor had no business license to operate in Alberta. They were from Ontario and had come west to evade a number of charges and suits against them there regarding homes they had flipped.
Result, a number of charges were laid against the contractor, the realtor, and the lawyer who represented both parties to close the deal since he was privy to the irregularities and did not disclose them to the buyers. One of the charges that was placed against all of them was fraud. The court also issued an order that the buyers get the choice of getting all their funds back including expenses for moving, legal fees and other summary expenses or having the house completely gutted and renovated to meet code. In addition, they would also be entitled to all expenses while living outside the home. The buyers selected the former to get all of their funds back in full along with three months accommodation and storage for their household items while they found a new home.
The seller, the realtor, and the lawyer were held on charges and pled guilty to all charges. The seller was also extradited back to Ontario to face the existing charges there.
The house was bulldozed and the lot put up for sale.
As for me, well I got $15.00 for appearing as a witness and the satisfaction of knowing I had done the right thing. I have to wonder though how many homes are being flipped this way and the new owners get to pay to make the corrections. So do your homework people and get everything in writing. Not everyone is going to find a Mike Holmes to save their bacon.
Thank you so much for sharing this story!! My babysitter in Utah lived next door to a home being renovated by shady people. She tried to make sure she was outside with the kids anytime anyone came to look at the property, and would tell anyone who even looked her way that she had opinions about what she saw them doing. But the housing market was so intense, most buyers didn't care.
My husband and I are not homeowners yet. I'm so scared of getting into a home that is shady. I always thought I'd have my Dad to help us when it came time to buy, but his Alzheimer's is getting worse and we still aren't where we need to be financially. It makes me even more scared. So hearing stories with actionable steps people can take is incredibly helpful!!
@@lbatemon1158 Make It Right
@L Batemon Do not buy. Rent. The owner is supposed to fix what you find wrong. We made deals for free rent if we did the minor repairs ( adding insulation in the walls. He provided the products. Painting, ect.
@@judyfenske1429dumbest advice ever... Rent on average where I live is $1200 dollars a month. Meanwhile my land taxes are about $2000 for the year. Even if you drop $10000 a year into house repairs. That's still cheaper than rent.
Pool You should write the movie script. This would make a very good movie.
I can remember when Mike and Damon were first starting out together. They were boss and protégé/ repairman. Damon now sounds like Mike, down to the praises he gives to the crew.
The crew grew to be these professionals. Watching all these years, I have learned their language on what to look for and be aware of.
I just love these folks and what they teach us.
Thanks UTUBE for finding "my" team.
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AAAmazing episode! I would love to see a show where they go after the various realtors, inspectors, and flippers when this kind of craziness is discovered. Maybe do an episode where the buyer gets the inspector (and maybe even a city code inspector) to come by, and surprise who shows up but Mike after he's made his list lol. I'd love to see people start getting called out!
Then you'd love a British show called "Cowboy Builders".
They do the same thing as done here (investigate and fix issues from terrible workmanship, cutting corners, cost cutting, etc.), but often also investigate and "name & shame" the builders/inspectors who do shoddy work to make a quick buck in order to help spread word and brings in others who fell for the same person's tricks so they can take legal action (not shown in the show, but sometimes mentioned if the trial ends and the results are made public before the episode airs)
@@spyroXcynder1000 thank you I will check that one out!
@@DontCryAboutIt, Real estate inspectors typically have no qualification to evaluate compliance with applicable building codes. The question of which code applies to an existing house requires research to answer.
Read the disclaimer on any real estate inspector's report. They are accountable for nothing.
You can go after flippers if they failed to disclose defects, but since most house flippers have no qualifications to build anything, they can simply deny they knew something was a defect.
Caveat emptor. Check the city for permits issued on any advertised recent remodeling.
this show is 14 years old. They arn't taking ideas for new shows.
I love watching the team work involved. A lot of work involved but everyone knows what they are there to do and they are on it, including the cleaning crew. I would love to work with a team like this!
I wish there were more Contractors like Holmes. And I wish more flippers realized they can get a better bottom line by not leaving themselves open to lawsuits. Some of the new regs in the US allow up to a year for Home Owners to sue Realtors, Inspectors, and even previous home owners for shoddy construction or repairs not done to code.
And remember they're obligated to full disclosure
Except in certain states like NC where every contract has a "as-is" stipulation that gives sellers immunity.
A year isn’t long enough.
@@robinmacallister6522it doesn’t matter is can cost $20k to start a lawsuit.
@@robinmacallister6522Full disclosure is a joke. They just answer I don’r know to everything. It’s difficult and incredibly expensive to prove. I have been laughed out of attorney offices.
When I bought my townhouse, I hired an inspector based on a recommendation of the real estate agent. In retrospect that was stupid. The inspector and agent were chatting away like old friends, and I'm thinking "wait a minute - who are you working for here??". Luckily, no big issues popped in the house.
I was told always hire a 3rd party for buying two things... 1 land/home. 2 car/truck.... Let a third party look at it and they should give a real honest feed back before you buy something and it turns out to be nothing but problems.
Bank said we had to use THEIR inspector (made sense as they were lending us the money ). He found a few things that we asked the seller to remedy but they said 'can you do it if we knock off x thousands' so.. yeah we got it done ourselves for a discount on the house price. Luckily it wasn't a whole lot. Biggest was getting a radon pump installed.
@@BritGirlJay Hahaha! Radon... SMH.
Never hire/use the realtors inspector
“Cover everything up so nothing gets dusty.” Good luck with that 😂🤦♀️
Great to see Damon getting credit
I miss the stone work over the stove....looked beautiful but it was just all done wrong. The owners can now feel safe
Me too! One of my main thoughts. Too bad they couldn't incorporate a vent with the previous outer design.
They could of did a vent with same stone design
Agreed. The original looked much more impressive. I think that the owners looked disappointed when they came back in the house and saw that the "reason they bought the house" was no longer there.
Wow 🤩 what a rock 🪨 centerpiece! Totally get why it was a great selling point!! I honestly wish the kept the way it was and put a vent inside,
I really like the stone arch over hang! Still an amazing job 👍
Man I miss Toronto, where Mike dis a lot of his fixes...watching this brings me way back in time. I miss the city!
Mike Holmes and his team work hard to make every job right! He never tries to half-ass a job and cut corners!
11:45 Mike means "sewer gas", as methane is odorless. A thiol or mercaptan compound is added to natural gas (mostly methane) in order for people to tell by scent if there is a gas leak. In any event, since he can smell sewer gas coming from that drain, that means there's no functioning trap and it should be replaced ASAP.
I am so impressed by you. It's wonderful to see how you do it right, professional, making good ground work that will last for years to come. In this age of bling bling, shallowness and focus on outward beauty, still there is a right and wrong way to do things. In Norway we have a saying; "to pimp the bride before sale." You do the complete opposite, digging into the core, the foundation. Love your show ;) Yeah, and it's a joy to see the skilled workers in action. Sure I will subscribe!
I think they should make a new show where Mike "makes it right" by sending big dudes to beat people up that pull this garbage on people, it'd be endlessly entertaining.
Or force them to come in and fix what they did wrong, all under Mike's watchful gaze.
I hope the home owners have a way to exercise legal retribution. The contractors or home inspectors should also have their licenses revoked!!
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I love that Mike took his shoes off in their home. That is such a great thing to do. How many of people will do that. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!
The whole crew worked great together. "they did it right"
Would love to know who did this flip because there are so many on HGTV shows. It's time that those culprits get called out so that the public know ahead of time to watch out for this sort of thing.
It wasn't the first time either. Those people need to be banned from ever owning a construction company after the first flip is ligigated.
I Love Love that Mike (& gang) videos are interesting, entertaining, and most importantly EDUCATIONAL! Thank you Mike! Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family! Wish I could hug your whole family🤗🤗
I just love that guy he is so honest is he very honest person
I don't know how old some of these videos are, but I would LOVE the day, if he still does this, for Mike to come into a job someday & say...'Hey guys, tear the whole house down"
He has torn a house down and built a whole new house.
@@joycepino5346 I've seen the one where he 'renovates' a garage by tearing it down to the slab, and then ripping out the slab.
Good work.......but l hate the way the shower looks.. At least its repaired though.
I have a stone surround over my stovetop just like in this kitchen. Mine is vented properly and works thank goodness. This episode is alarming and Mike and crew did another great job!
I am so glad that I found you. I really liked your show on tv, and now I can keep up watching your videos 😊
I really hope that the citizens of this town. Will now find this crooked city inspector and get him fired ASAP.
There were no permits, so no city inspector. This was an independent home inspector, working with the realtor.
They should never work in this industry ever again! Everyone involved should have to pay to correct their mistakes
Amazing, but now my house scares me a lot!
I know what I'm about to say is something that wold result in lawsuits, but it sure would be nice if each of these episodes listed the names of the contractors that performed the faulty work.
My only concern is this: The stone installation on the living room side was almost certainly just as bad as on the kitchen side, so those stones are not properly secured, and could eventually start to fall.
Mike, Damien's Team, ALL THE SUB'S & Home Owners.
Rock On!❤😂❤
WOW!!! AWESOME TRANSFORMATION.. Great workmanship 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Too bad theirs always folks looking for lawsuits on this great guy..
Mike Holmes.. Love your truck, Lol...Long time fan. I have been a builder in the Northeast US for 25+ years, perhaps you might take this project full circle for the viewers. How the homeowners might go after the "Home Inspector" and Realtor to recover their losses if you weren't there to save them (Via errors and omissions or pure negligence). Not sure what the Canadian market is like but here in the US "EVERYONE" is a home flipper. They put lipstick on a pig and sell their disaster to an unsuspecting first-time buyer........Come on Big Guy you can do it!
FANTASTIC WORK
Don't know how long you have been on U-Tube and I have seen this Episode years ago.! Subscribed and hope to see "MORE!" Huge Fan!
I'm a DIYer, but I research and find out the right way to do things before tackling them, I also work out if I am up to the job before starting it. If it's plumbing or electrical I get the professionals in to do it as I'm not qualified. I spent most of last winter redoing our kitchen/diner walls. Removed the wallpaper and found that it was covering a number of issues, including untaped joins, areas where they'd obviously decided the best fix was a huge amount of plaster to cover joins with no support. Unfortunately I couldn't replace the gib board (NZ name for the product we use) as there was none to be found here at the time, so I had to do my best with those unsupported joins. I worked out that paper wasn't going to cut the mustard, so ended up using fibreglass tape and the strongest plaster mix I could access. So far, 6 months later it's holding up fine, and no longer has an obvious lump of excess plaster behind the fridge. Next up is the hall, I fully expect to find the same mess behind the wallpaper this time too; removing the wallpaper isn't fun either as they didn't prime the walls or use size beforehand. The guy who built our place was a JOAT.
Since the stonework above the stove was at risk of collapse from not bonding with the mesh why was the rest of the stonework not checked and fixed?
I usually like what they do but not this time, design-wise. The replaced the bottom half of the shower and used a dark tile instead of the light color that was already there. It didn't look right at all have two drastically different colors like that. And then the range, why didn't they build the alcove back? Completely changed the design of it, it looked so much cooler before.
Agreed about the shower. I assume the homeowner picked the dark tile though, and that it looked good to them wherever this was filmed (2009?)
I love them all but I guess it I had to choose 1, the dining table 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
How many shots of throwing the hood fan cutout were necessary here? LOL
Feeling your mounting dread and frustration. This might be the one where the real estate agent and “home inspector” are named.
I love the shock from the worker wow 😂😢
25:42 Damon looked like he was ready to bang his head against a wall lol.
wish you would come to Las Vegas to look at my home wow the job they did never seen this type of work before ever i mean ever just crazy now i'm on the hook to try and figure out how to bring it up to code disabled navy vet no way to cover it but it has to be done some how.
this was a flipped house before i bought it but garage was converted to a room improperly just crazy work .
Woohoo, great recommendation from TH-cam. I used to love watching Mike's stuff on Sky TV. Subscribed!
I love Holmes on Homes
Watching episodes of Holmes one thing stands out.....the buyer should hire the home inspector.
They did
Love these video's. Mike and his crew are awesome.
Get an independent inspection and if you question it get a 2nd but don't use the real estate recommendation they're in on it together to make ia sale.
I always wonder for those who do this sort of work for a living, when you throw something away that you end up reworking, is that a tiny bit therapeutic when the mess hits the trash bin?
I live in a 106 year old home, their house has many more cracks than mine.😂
Home inspections should always be independent. Do not use the inspector that the agent suggests. If you have anyone in your family who knows construction, have them look at the house too. They will have your best interest at heart.
Additionally, as a rule, stay away from flip houses. I believe there is a saying that has something to do with lipstick and a pig?
I think we should get a home inspection on Mike Holmes house !
Because...
Bravo..
I SAW THIS ON SUNDAY JUNE 4 2023
THIS I DONT KNOW HOW THIS POP UP TO WATCH ON TH-cam WHEN I WATCH MUSIC AND POLICE AND FIRE VIDEOS
THIS IS A SUPER OLD EPISODE AT LEAST 12 OLD BECAUSE OF WHO THE PAINTER IS BECAUSE HE IS NOT AROUND ANY MORE
HE WAS A FANTASTIC PAINTER AND COULD MAKE EVERY THING HE PAINTED FANTASTIC
Everything is amazing with the sole exception of the new range hood. The original had the stonework surrounding the (non-operational) range hood and made it look like the stove was built within a huge stone oven. The new stonework doesn't wrap around the range hood, the stainless steel hood is just...there...right above the oven. Maybe there's some kinda code keeping it from looking that way, but it's unfortunate that that was lost in the rework, now it just looks like a bricked-over support column with a TV alcove
Yep, and we can see the husband does not like it.
It's kind of a shame losing that arch above the stove though.
It was an over-the-top tacky monstrosity.
That shower drainisthemost egregious thing i have seen in a long time. Wow.
As a double lung transplant recipient, it really hurts when I see no masks being worn during this rehab. Please protect yourselves!
I don't get it either. I'm hoping that the majority of the work was done with PPE, and just some of the on camera stuff was unprotected.
Indeed, shocking, especially cutting blocks or sanding mud.
@@gorillaau I am sure that is the case. For the same reason the female worker is wearing a top that looks good on camera but would collect, dirt, drywall dust, crud, etc. etc. 6 hours of work.. 15 minutes of 'good camera shots' to put into the episode. They are all actors. Even if they are doing the work, they are still 'acting'. Look at 25:58. The worker pulling off drywall and shaking his head in disgust. Just for the camera...
I like the way it looked the original way (with the arch) and the width size of all the center walls. I am sure holmes could have figured something out
to save the original design. The original design aspect of the center piece is what really made the house pop and now thats gone.
Now the center piece is small flimsy and don't have the wow factor anymore. 👀😢😢
Agree 100%, not to mention, that new vent just looks SO out of place with everything else. It's ugly as sin, compared to the rest
We don't know what the codes are. That might have had a lot to do with it, and as far as the " other side", I believe they did do that. They don't show the new but I thought I saw them take out the whole back in one piece.
making sure that drywall joints are butted together on top of a stud or joist is pretty simple stuff. Most DIYers even know that, let alone a contractor, like holy crap.
Just out of curiousity, do you report the home inspecter to someone so that they can't do this again to another potential homeowner? Is there a regulatory body for home inspecters in Ontario?
I Once found a home when home shopping that was built by hand and no permits at all... the thing was 2 mins from crumbling and it was built 2 years prior
Our home inspection said that the verandah needed rubbing down and re-staining. I’m still looking for stain that fixes wet rot. Sometimes I think theses guys barely slow down as they drive past.
We had the same. Realty knew inspector, missed so much, roof, basement floor leaks, bathroom - both water leaks. Furnace. Took 9 months of 8 contractors to fix before we could move in.
I've never seen a "flip" that has been done well/to code but they all pass inspection. It's a shame this racket goes on.
It's so bad here in Massachusetts -- many tired-looking homes get snapped up by make-a-quick-buck flippers -- at least half the new MLS listings are flips done to look glitzy to uninformed buyers (who are the majority), but the work is mere cosmetic cover-up of water infiltration, etc, and slap-dash installations of floorings, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, etc.
Mine was- but they were a small local custom home GC firm trying to keep their workers employed and survive the ugly 2007-12 crash.
It was an improvement over the original build features, doors, closets, fixtures, wiring, lighting, cabinets, flooring, counters, redwood fencing and a new redwood deck installed with hefty 12x3 base beams.
One glitch in the Ba drain with about 7 old short AND twisty replacements leaking in the crawl space was missed- took $900 and a skinny plumber's assistant to do a single turn run for it all.
Things not done were known (roof, windows, and CH unit) and priced accordingly.
My independent inspector was impressed at how little was found- even the orig 35 year old roof and windows were not leaking or causing issues, and I had.them done that first Fall and Winter for pretty much exactly what the house purchase price discount was.
But he was a rare find.
Stone looks great! Now when you cook - spatter? Grease? Oil? on the stone. Will it stain or clean easily??
awww thats too bad for the stove tho, i loved that over hang.
Really hope the homeowners find the people who did the work, sue the crap out of them & win.
The biggest things that I have learned from this show are. Is do your homework before buying a house or renovating anything. Also, have a look into who you are paying for an inspection.
I wonder how much shows like Flip or Flop, have influenced thing’s. Because I do wonder about the time lines of these flips seem very quick, obviously it makes you think of how many many corners they cut.
Why only do the range side if all the stone can fall down from improper installation come on Holmes
Cost? Does the home owner pay?
i really... really dont' like the change to the range side stone. I liked the look of it before. :(
Maybe they did the other side or at least inspected it. One would hope anyways. If not, that's a huge miss for Holmes. Possibly two in the same episode considering the range is now on the outside. Looked much better before. Presumably, redoing it the same would have been too costly and time consuming, but it would have been worth it. A missed opportunity.
@Joseph J yes the homeowner and or new buyer insurance does pay most of the cost.
My question is how do you install 2 outlets coming from the traditional duplex’s?
Years ago my parents owned a house with a fireplace surrounded by a brick wall. My parents decided they wanted the dirty old brick removed and it was going to be drywall. We started taking the brick wall down... and found that the brick wasn't secured to the drywall behind it. There was a good inch gap in places and the only thing tying the brick to the drywall behind it were a few L brackets. "Secured" with nails.
and don't get we started on how their current house almost burned down because the electrical had been half assed and w asn't grounded properly. The entire house would have caught fire at once and everyone would have been trapped and died if it had been night.
Miss these shows,,we only got hoh and i think half of inspection,, cracking show they really are. Not very often you get a contractor and his team who actually care..
Now you can watch all of the inspections.
That hood is such a bummer compared to old setup
I would never have guessed that big, airy instead, beautiful, was hiding behind the blah outside.
There could be several TV shows spun off of the show. Plumbing, electrical, dry wall, etc, etc...wam, bam, take you mam.
I kinda wish they'd put the inspectors on blast for this kinda of stuff lol. That or go to them to have them defend how they did their inspection after watching the footage they have. That be an interesting bit of shows.
my concern is the stone at the back of the stove with the cooking oil as it spits out of the pan not all will be sucked from the exhaust. It will be hard to clean in my opinion.
What I really want to see is how much all the fixing COST the homeowner in the end. That would really be indicative of how much the original inspector boned it!
Holy mackerel, what a debacle. Isn't the inspector on the hook for all the issues he missed?
Can you go after the inspector or original contractor to recoup some losses? Does he do this for free for the home owner?
To answer the first question, partially: it depends. A lot of places have what’s known as a Statute of Repose, where a contractor or designer cannot be sued for negligent or shoddy work after enough time has passed, similar to a Statute of Limitations. So that contractors don’t have to fear ghosts of the past popping up and defending something they did ages ago. And after the SoR has run, it could be that problems are more a result of damage or poor maintenance during the intervening time.
Usually the SoR is a long time to allow mistakes a chance to appear and cause their damage and hold the person responsible liable. In Oklahoma, it’s 10 years.
If I was ever going to do a flip...this is the guy I would want to hire, and if I couldn't afford him and still make a profit then the flip wouldn't be worth it.
I wish Mr Holmes had been my next door neighbor when I was building our retirement house.
I bought a home in Edmonton, with 'new' electrical, permits were pulled and a licenced electrician did the work, I went to replace a plugin and discovered no box, the outlet was held behind the drywall with electrical tape and chopsitks I asked my realtor about legal options but the electrician and owner had moved to the USA, I went to replace with a homeowners permit. I went to do the exam am the first two questions were easy the remaining ten included 3 phase and \489 volt questions, needless to say I failed. I replaced everything myself and the inspection 10 years later by an electrician was flawless.
I would cry if i lost that arch over the stove.
I wish they would have used a much higher bitrate to encode these videos. Those compression artifacts are horribly distracting.
I find it fitting his name is Mike Holmes. lol
Mike, I wish you were in the U.S.. I need help. I bought a house 2 years ago. I'm a first time homeowner at 54 years of age. I bought without conditions like an inspection. Previous owners only took cash offers not through a bank. I didn't know any better. Now I'm having issues. Yard is flooded, septic tank is too small and storm water fills it up causing sewage to sweep out. While yard smells like septic. No insulation in walls or attic. Very narrow crawl space so I or contractors can't get in. Floor joists gave away in bedroom causing dresser to tip over. No joist hangers and rusty nails. Electric plugs have no ground. Just 2 prongs. Holes in Soffit where birds and cats get in. The toilet is sinking from the soft floors. Sill plates and studs in the garage are rotting from all the flooding in the yard. Insulation in the garage has asbestos. The ceiling in the garage is sagging in the middle. Paint on the outside of the house is just primer. Windows are not insulated. Front door seals leak air. No HVAC system. Just ventless propane heaters on the wall. I have a lot more going on with the house. It's gonna cost me thousands of dollars I didn't count on when buying the house. I need help and don't know who to turn to. I bought a lemon house because it was what I could afford. Nice neighborhood and I love my back yard when it's not flooded. My trees are dying because of the flooding. Please, if you know someone in the U.S. that does what you do I really need their help. Please, I'm begging you.
They really screwed the pooch with what they did over the stove. You could tell by the look in the woman's face that she hated the new look. While I am not a fan of surfaces near a stove that will be all but impossible to clean, the original design should have been rebuilt in the correct manner.
I agree. I think she was disappointed they didn't replicate the stone work over the stove. It made the kitchen. Now it's more standard design. But done to a high standard!
I was thinking the same thing. It looked much better before, even though it was done wrong.
Probably cost and time. This is a rare miss for Holmes. Another example was the episode of a large house on a huge lot in which the garage was taken out instead of remediated with proper isolation. Many viewers were surprised and commented the same thing. Holmes crew does great work, but not infallible.
@@ronbennett7885Why don't they ask what the homeowners want instead of having free range to do whatever they want to the house.
So where was the Schluter System???
Whenever you hire a contractor or an inspector make sure check and verify they have current insurance and or a bond. Then find out if there are any claims against the bond any complaints or lawsuits.
In 33 years in the skilled trades, I have never met a good house flipper. The whole RE mindset is first cost, first cost, first cost. They never do it right, other than by happy coincidence. (and that does happen!) They'll get 7 bids until they build their network of craigslist cowboys. It's always about price. Why fix something when a coat of paint will work?
COOL
I need Mike and the team. I have a deck above my back porch that needs some help and electrical issues to structure in the bathroom and so forth 😢
I am not sure what the codes are in whatever area this took place.., but I'm pretty sure range venting needs to be ridged / solid hard pipe for the entire length, not flex pipe. I have been doing HVAC in Wisconsin for 30 years and actually held an HVAC inspectors credentials as well for many years. It's possible flex pipe might be acceptable if the gauge was thick enough but what was shown in the video was not very thick. It was standard insulated flex. When installing air ducts for forced air from a furnace, yes the insulated dust can be used after you are so many feet away from the furnace. It's something like ridgid duct for the first 8' then you can use flex. But for a range vent, pretty sure it's ridged all the way and probably minimum 30 gauge.
That house needed a ton of work. Beware of flipped houses that had no permits!
in these issues do the home owners have to pay for these repairs or do they have recorse ?