Simple Mistake Turned Into $10,000 in Roof Damage | Holmes Makes it Right 113

I'm still waiting on part 2 of the episode that made Frank go into shock, but I'm still loving the good that Holmes does. Makes me mad at the rest of the trade, though.😢

Every time Im astounded that things like this pass Code. Just the moved door/window should have concerned any inspector.

FINALLY A PROPER SIZE RENO WITH NO BULKHEADS I CAN FINALLY SAY BRAVO MIKE THE ONLY ISSUE I HAVE THERES NO DECK OR A POOL BUT BRAVO

If I ever had the mind to buy a house, I wouldn't call inspectors to expect it to check it.I'd call homes.Does it right

lmao...you're blocking the light.

The never ending list of people with a hammer and saw who present themselves as contractors is unbelievable. And then there is Mike, his crew and his amazing subcontractors who give so much to help these homeowners through some really difficult times. And let’s not forget the camera crew and videographers who always do a superb job of filming and producing the videos that always make the episodes so interesting.

the bad baffles were a real staple in the coffin for that roof, 3/8ths plywood ain't thick enough for a roof and i'm amazed it lasted as long as it did

What a train wreck, you can really see Mike is not happy in this one

Yay top 466 and top 15 likes and comments. Love this series. Thanks for posting this episode. Happy holidays

I suspect the "contractor" told them they didn't need architectural/engineering drawings, permits and governmental inspections. What could go wrong?

Awesome Workmanship!

Mr. Holmes should teach a class he’s such a good teacher

who pays for these repairs. I can't imagine the homeowners coming up with 300k.

People need to report bad actors. They also need to be smart stop going for cheap. As Mike says do your research permits etc. what would happen if there were no one like Mike? A lot more people would be paying twice.

They should start calling in a local scrap yard for all the metal that comes from these big jobs

Because they should get a separate bin for all the metal to make the costumer back some money they can use for the job

What that contractor did is purely criminal! Is there no way to hold them accountable?
If a contractor does something like that here, he will be prosecuted. The rules here are very strict, and when a certain point in the construction is reached, they have to stop until the work done is inspected by an independent inspector. If something does not comply with the drawings and/or codes, it will have to be corrected before work can resume.
Does this slow down the work? Normally not, or, at maximum, a few hours. During the planning stage, the inspections are also planned. Usually the inspector comes to the site and inspects the work done up to that moment. Also, the inspector has the authority to show up at a building site unannounced and do an ad hoc inspection. So the contractors do their very best to do things right (the first time).
Is nothing going wrong here? Of course not everything goes as it should. Things happen here as well, but nothing as severe as in this video. But a contractor here can, and will be, held accountable for building faults for up to 10 years! If that contractor goes "belly up" before the 10 years have passed, there is a special fund that takes over the "warranty.".
Each time I see a video like this, I wonder what that contractor would face here. Ofcource he will have to pay a huge fine and correct the fault(s); besides that, he may even end up in jail!

Wow 😲😳 all I could do was share my head. This is one of the worst ones I've seen. Thank God for Mike and his team. Stay Blessed 😇🙏🙏🙏

LOVED seeing Carlito's Mom at the end!! :)

I absolutely LOVE this show! But...how in the world do you people not cuss at those stupid people?!? You must have a great editor.

I've watched all the different shows and episodes. But apparently I missed this one. Couldn't believe the baffles being stapled thru the roof.

Cant believe what the owners paid for and now it has to be redone..there needs to be laws to
protect home owner
Should just tear it down and built a new home

I giggles everytime Mike says Hot water heater lol. It's just a water heater.

Just curious on how the funding is set for these rebuilds. $200K+ excluding labor. Do the owners share some of the cost? How much do sponsors cover for cost? Does Miles FB page contribute? Only 82.1K subscribers.

I wonder if any how much of it was pre existing damage

With every episode of Homeful TV I watch, I have to wonder if any of the hacks who worked on, and STOLE from the owners, has ever seen their hackery being pulled apart :/
(I'm also reminded of Adam Carol's show, To Catch a Contractor, where he lures them back to the project and *RUBS THEIR NOSES IN THE MESS THEY MADE.*)

Agreed. However, I would like to thank the folks who put in the graphics about the structures. They really help with understanding what the risks are! Thank you!

Mike I respect what you do on the show. I got my licensed builders residential and commercial in a tested state at 22. The only thing I don’t like is way you criticize other contractors work. I’ve gone behind and fixed a lot of messes also. I realize you are a reputable pro. And like to help these people. I think it’s better if you drop the zeal you have for criticism and sell your skills on their own merit, which is very formidable. Ty. Jjb

Where do these crappy contractors find the 2x3 wood? It seems like a common thing on this show to find 2x3 lumber instead of 2x4 but I don't think I've ever seen 2x3 for sale I've only seen it used for like shipping pallets or crates. You have to be incredibly cheap to use that over standard 2x4s I'm guessing.

hope they found out how to make the dishwasher open and work haha

Homeowners are not stupid. It's unqualified, unskilled, uneducated, untrained, and ignorant contractors. Think about it. Let's say your trade or job is as an accountant. That's your skill set. It does not make you an expert on home renovations. Now if your job is being a contractor, you should be just as professional in your trade as mine. If not, go work somewhere else.

the cold water heater

faith is worth nothing compared to licensed Framers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC. With permits and inspections on everything they touched. When you start cutting onto structure, get a engineer to sign off the work. lucky the foundation was ok.

"I'm sure that's the problem boys" 🤣 that was a golden nugget I'm glad made the final cut

should name the contractor and shame thme

Yikes it might have been easier to start from scratch . Looks more pink than salmon to me 😃

Can the homeowners sue for the roof destruction, and other obviously shoddy work?

I love watching these educational videos. Mike and his crew have great skill and good taste, but best of all, they make these homes SAFE.

Watching Mike's videos have given me a deeper appreciation that Jesus was a carpenter, an honourable profession, and He surely delivered top quality work. It also gives me deeper appreciation for a verse in the Bible, 2 Timothy 2:15  Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." The contractor who took these people's money sure has good reason to be ashamed. He committed fraud. If you take $100,000.00 of people's money, you should give them value for it. How do some people live with themselves?

here in camden ark you cant find anybody that will work as a carpenter

I wish we had someone like Mike Holmes in South Africa… The builders here are a frikkin joke… My home is a complete train wreck. Cracks, minimal roof screws, non existent insulation and the list goes on. ( the house is freezing in winter and a furnace in summer)…When it rains, water pours down the internal walls… I have been up onto my roof numerous times to seal it. ( Yup! I’m a pensioner).

TV way too high. Go through all that trouble to install a tv and you put it 2 ft too high, at least. TV's only belong that high in doctor's offices and public places where you don't want people messing with them, not in houses