Holmes Family Rescue Season 2, Episode 16: Digging Out of Trouble

The Broken House

Homeowners' plans for an addition have only added up to a year of terrible workmanship from a contractor who left them with an unlivable house. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in to contend with electrical hazards, crumbling brick and structural issues.

45 min

Water Finds a Way

Homeowners' plans for an addition has ended in a disaster of code violations, costly shortcuts and endless safety hazards. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in, and after taking the house down to the studs, they're now ready to focus on finishes

44 min

Ungrounded

After purchasing their bungalow, homeowners are left defeated and overwhelmed following a year of endless leaks and shocking electrical issues. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in to help and must deal with insufficient waterproofing and dangerous wiring.

45 min

Additional Stress

A family is left financially drained and with an unfinished, dangerous mess after a contractor abandoned their two-story addition project. Mike, Sherry, and Michael must now contend with the triple threat of plumbing, electrical and HVAC issues.

44 min

Steam Dream

Homeowners are left reeling and financially strapped after a contractor abandoned their basement addition project, leaving them with a hazardous home. Mike, Sherry, and Michael must now contend with unmovable bulkheads, unsightly posts and a bumpy floor.

45 min

Framed

Homeowners had big plans to build a basement apartment for his aging mom, but a crooked contractor left them with a dangerous mess. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in to help and are shocked to find live wires, sloppy framing and dangerous gas leaks.

44 min

Big Hearted Bungalow

A neighborhood couple have helped many friends renovate their homes, but health issues have now retired their efforts. Faced with challenges in their own small bungalow, Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in and discover dangerous structural issues.

45 min

On the Level

After an unexpected stroke, a couple's lives have changed drastically and now their home no longer works for them. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in and discover unsafe structural issues, and look to rebuild a safe and functional space.

44 min

Beloved Bungalow

Homeowners have always put family and friends first, but after suffering a stroke, they need help with their own bungalow. Mike, Sherry, and Michael step in and uncover a number of dangerous issues, and look to create a safe and accessible home.

45 min

Double Addition Drama

Homeowners decide to build an addition after they bought an 1870 farmhouse, but things got off on the wrong foot with the wrong contractor; Mike, Sherry and Michael step in to the rescue, and they also discover suspicious electrical work.

43 min

On the Right Footing

Homeowners Tom and Estrella love their home, so when they planned their addition, they thought there would be even more house to love. Unfortunately, contractor drama and ineptitude left them empty handed and discouraged.

A Welcome Addition

Mike, Michael, and Sherry stepped in to turn this family's misfortunes around. Despite many setbacks, the gorgeous finishes are finally coming together.

Multi-Gen Dilemma

When brothers Patrick and Stokely tried to finish their basement to accommodate more family, their contractor took their money and ran, leaving a mess so bad it threatens their health and safety.

Upstairs, Downstairs

After a four year bad builder nightmare left Sarah and Matt’s home more dysfunctional than ever, the Holmes family take on the structural messes of renos past, to set this family up for their future.

Flooded by Fear

In a steady effort to repair the damage and dysfunction left after a four-year reno nightmare, the Holmes family finally return the flow that was stolen from Sarah and Matt’s segmented main floor.

Life After the Flood

Having finally brought an end to five years of flooding, the Holmes family dive into transforming Maria and Frank’s barren basement into a brightly coloured, teenaged dream.