About MIKE HOLMES
THE Make it Right® PHILOSOPHY
Mike Holmes is a professional contractor, television host, public speaker, educator, influencer and writer. As one of North America’s most trusted contractors his no-nonsense approach has struck a cord with TV audiences and industry leaders world wide, leading him to be named Forbes’ Third Most Trustworthy Celebrity and Reader’s Digest’s Second Most Trusted Canadian. Mike Holmes has built an international brand based on quality, integrity and trust.
With over 35 years of experience as a contractor, Mike has completed over 220 home renovations and remodeling projects and 52 home inspections throughout his television career. His record breaking, award-winning series and specials are seen in over 90 countries worldwide.
Mike Holmes was Forbes’ 3rd Most Trustworthy Celebrity and Reader’s Digest’s 2nd Most Trusted Canadian.
Mike’s Make it Right® attitude has resonated with audiences and industry leaders alike allowing him to expand his ever growing brand into a number of divisions, including television and media production, product and service development, as well as publishing. He is an international best selling author of “Make it Right®” and “The Holmes Inspection”.
Mike’s tireless dedication to improving building standards and sustainable construction has been recognized by both the Canadian government and building industry and was officially acknowledged by the Canadian House of Commons for his promotion of skilled trades and advocacy for improved building standards.
“I’ve been involved in World Skills and Skills Canada for years — and it’s a program that I love because it makes our young tradespeople feel like absolute rock stars as they take the next steps in their career in the trades”.
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Mike’s passion and integrity to Make It Right® continues through his work as a National Spokesperson for Skills Canada, WorldSkills Ambassador, honorary guest speaker for the 2009 GreenBuild conference, and ‘Eminent Advisor to the Canadian Government’ for the COP15 in Copenhagen (United Nations’ conference on climate change).
Mike Holmes’ Mission
Mike’s mission is to improve the building industry from the ground up and raise building standards across the board. He believes that educating the public at large on the importance of upholding building code and construction principles is essential to preserving and enhancing the safety and well-being of communities and households, both at home and abroad.
While Mike still dreams of retiring one day, he’s not slowing down any time soon.
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About The Holmes Group
The Holmes Group is an international brand with operations in independent media production, new home building and home inspections, as well as expansion into product development. It is entirely owned by Mike Holmes and responsible for developing and managing all HOLMES branded entities, including HOLMES Approved Homes, MIKE HOLMES Inspections, HOLMES Workwear, Make It Right Releasing Inc. and The Holmes Foundation.
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We stepped in to help and I think I would say this was the most challenging and rewarding project of my career at that time.
First step was assessing structural issues and laying the groundwork for a safe and durable renovation. The basement was leaking in 3 spots. Water infiltration was occurring due to poor grading and lack of proper drainage.
The framing was not up to code, with load-bearing issues and misaligned beams.
Roof supports were inadequate and posed a collapse risk.
I'm a big believer in working with an accessibility expert when it comes to these types of job. Don't just hire any contractor who doesn't know what they are doing.
This particular layout and what the contractor did, did NOT accommodate wheelchair turning radii or accessibility guidelines.
Doorways were too narrow. No proper ramp or lift systems were installed.
The bathroom lacked grab bars, roll-in access, or even safe dimensions for use.
We poured a new, code-compliant concrete foundation with correct grading and drainage systems to prevent future water damage. We delivered a fully functional wheelchair-accessible bathroom, repaired the leaky foundation and roof, and provided the family with a safe, structurally sound, and properly built addition. I am so in debt with everyone who stepped up to help us, could not do it without our contributors and trades.
Their son now had a safe, comfortable space where he could move freely and independently.
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