Mike Holmes Inspections Toronto

02/07/2023

HOW TO PREVENT MOLD GROWTH IN THE BATHROOM?
Invest in a high-quality ventilation fan for every single bathroom in your home. Vents will remove the moisture in your bathroom and send it outside. Another important thing to keep in mind is using the fan properly. I recommend leaving it on for at least 30 mins AFTER your bath or shower. Use your squeegee. Make it a habit to dry up the shower walls or tub with a squeegee.

If you have a leak in your bathroom, investigate and fix it right away. Mold likes moisture!

Many of the building materials used in your home’s construction can act as food for mold if you’re not addressing moisture issues. Wood, drywall, and carpeting are found all over your home, and they make prime targets for mold growth.

Trust Mike Holmes Home Inspections for your Mold Inspection. Book your home inspection or add-on service online today!

01/17/2023

Problem- Circuit Breaker Repeatedly Trips

There are three reasons a circuit breaker trips:
🏡An overloaded circuit
🏡A short circuit
🏡A ground fault

The main reason why circuit breakers trip is an overloaded circuit. It happens when a circuit receives more electrical current than it is designed to handle. This typically occurs when you connect too many electrical devices to one outlet or when you connect a large device (like a microwave) to a circuit that isn’t designed for it.
Circuit overloads are hazardous. They might make your home’s cables overheat, which might subsequently start a fire.

01/10/2023

What Electrical Work Needs A Certificate Of Inspection?

With very few exceptions, almost all electrical work done in Ontario requires a permit. When the project is over, ESA provides a Certificate of Inspection, which your insurance company may request.

01/04/2023

01/02/2023

When it comes to electrical, WHEN do you need a permit?

Podcast conversation based in Ontario. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/-sZIHWt4_UU

11/29/2022

Buying a home without getting an inspection is not a good idea. Think about how much you’re spending on the purchase of your home. Now think about the extra few hundred dollars it will take to get a thorough home inspection done. It’s worth the extra money!

Mike Holmes, Professional Contractor and TV host explains why you need a home inspection and what to look for in a home inspector.

11/21/2022

Home inspectors should provide the reality check that almost every buyer needs. They help you look beyond the surfaces of the house you’re considering. They tell you about the condition of the plumbing, the electrical system, the structure, the foundation, the windows, the roof…you get the picture.

Mike Holmes, Professional Contractor and TV host explains what is included in a home inspection and who to hire.

11/20/2022

Water leaks and moisture infiltration can cause serious damage to a house or building, and can be difficult to detect until it’s already too late. Using a thermal imaging camera and under the right circumstances, it’s possible to find hidden water and moisture issues without resorting to destructive testing.

11/18/2022

Your home inspector should be providing you with a detailed report documenting everything they inspected in your house. READ the report!! Make sure you read it thoroughly and understand everything the inspector is telling you about your house and its condition.

You can go over the home inspection report with your real estate agent to decide how the issues found may affect the purchase of the potential home.