Ep 5. High Water: A Calgary Home Nearly Destroyed by Floods Gets Completely Repaired

In season 3 episode 5 of Holmes Makes it Right titled "High Water: A Calgary Home Nearly Destroyed by Floods Gets Completely Repaired," Mike Holmes takes on the challenge of restoring a home that was nearly destroyed by floods. The episode starts with Mike visiting the homeowners, a couple who had lived in their dream home for only a year before it was devastated by the flood. They were forced to evacuate their home quickly, unable to salvage anything before the water took over.

The couple explains to Mike how quickly the water came up, explaining that it only took a few minutes for their basement to become completely flooded. Mike takes this as an opportunity to stress the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, especially if you live in an area prone to floods. Mike explains that even though you can't predict a natural disaster, you can take preventative measures so that your home has a better chance of surviving.

Mike and his team start the restoration process by first gutting the entire home. They remove all of the drywall, flooring, and insulation, to get a better idea of the extent of the damage. Mike makes it clear that any sign of water damage needs to be properly addressed, as mold can grow if there is any standing moisture in the home.

Once the home is gutted, Mike and his team start addressing all of the issues. They add additional support beams, replace electrical outlets, and address any issues with plumbing. Mike also makes sure to address any issues with insulation, as proper insulation can help regulate the temperature and energy efficiency of a home.

One significant issue that Mike and his team need to address is the home's foundation. A home's foundation is crucial for its stability, and in this case, the foundation was weakened by the floodwaters. Mike explains that a home's foundation needs to be properly reinforced so that it can endure in the event of another disaster. In this instance, the foundation needed to be entirely replaced.

After the foundation is rebuilt, the team gets to work on restoring the home's exterior. They install new windows, replace siding, and repair the roof. Mike explains that it's just as important to address the exterior issues as the interior ones, as the home's exterior is its first line of defense in a natural disaster.

Finally, the team gets to work on rebuilding the interior of the home. They add new drywall, new flooring, and new fixtures. By the end of the episode, the home looks completely different from how it started - it's now fully restored and ready to be lived in again.

Throughout the episode, Mike stresses the importance of taking preventative measures to protect your home against natural disasters. He emphasizes that while you can't predict when a natural disaster will occur, you can take steps to prepare your home and ensure that it's as ready as possible.

Overall, this episode of Holmes Makes it Right is a testament to the importance of being prepared for natural disasters. Mike and his team take on a significant challenge - rebuilding an entire home that was nearly destroyed by floods - but with their expertise and careful attention to detail, they are able to restore the home to its former glory.