Double the cost of a normal inspector. Not worth the extra money. I bought an older house and wanted a thorough inspection due to the age of the home. I didn't want any surprises but I sure got them as soon as I moved in.
The inspector was very nice and seemed knowledgeable. But I was fooled by niceness and the Mike Holmes name. The inspector missed some very basic things like a broken toilet, leaking windows and inoperable gas fireplace. I was depending on his expertise.
I feel ripped off and am very disappointed. I paid more expecting that these inspectors worked for Mike Holmes and had been trained to his apparent standards as seen on TV. Not so. These are just inspectors working for other companies who use the Mike Holmes name for a fee which is passed on to you.
They do give you a nice looking report with photos but it is worth nothing if they miss basic things that any inspector should be able to find.
I was fooled by the Mike Holmes name. I will never use them again. The inspector's mistakes cost me thousands. The contract you sign is iron-clad and there is no recourse if they do a poor job.
Would love for the real Mike Holmes to see my house for himself.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $1,000.00