Mike Holmes Biography
Mike Holmes is a Canadian builder, contractor, investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and television presenter. He is best known for hosting the television series Holmes on Homes, where he rescued homeowners from renovations gone awry.
Holmes uncovers serious problems such as dangerous wiring, asbestos, mold, inadequate insulation, structural damage, and more. All the while he continued to appear in television series, most recently appearing in Holmes and Holmes.
Mike learned his craft from his father, who trained him from an early age. When Holmes was 19, he had founded his first contract company with a staff of 13 employees. At age 21, he founded his own renovation company. In his 20-year career as a contractor, Mike has managed both companies at the same time.
In 2006, Mike started The Holmes Foundation after seeing such a botched renovation. After seeing the structure, he felt it was necessary to tear down the house and start over, rather than trying to repair the damage. The foundation’s objective is to encourage young people to enter construction, as well as to help those who have been impoverished by poor renovations. He works closely with SOS Children’s Villages.
In 2006 Holmes was recognized in the Canadian House of Commons for his promotion of skilled crafts and advocating improved building standards. He was further recognized as an “extraordinary craftsman” and “a master builder with a social conscience”.
Away from the screens, Mike is the author of two successful books namely; Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor and Holmes Inspection: Everything you need to know before buying or selling your home. He also writes as a weekly newspaper columnist.
Mike Holmes Television Career
Mike’s first television series was Holmes on Holmes, which premiered in 2003 on Corus Entertainment’s HGTV Canada. In June 2019, Bell Media announced a new development deal with Mike, ending their relationship with HGTV Canada. Their library programming aired on Gusto, which was later renamed CTV Life Channe. On the Channel, two series have been announced, including Holmes 911 and Holmes Family Rescue for CTV in 2020.
Mike Holmes Age
How old is Mike Holmes? Holmes It is 58 years from 2021. He he was born about August 3, 1953, in Halton Hills, Canada. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on August 3 every year.
Mike Holmes’ wife
Holmes I was happy married for his wife Alexandra Lorex from 1982 to divorce in the 1990s. The couple is blessed with three children. Even after the split, the kids followed their father and don’t regularly appear on Mike’s shows.
Mike Holmes Children
Holmes has three children: Amanda, Shery and Mike Jr. The three are from Mike’s marriage to Alexandra Lorex.
Mike Holmes Net Worth
Holmes have a net worth of $30 million which he has earned primarily through his career as a general contractor and television personality.
Mike Holmes house
Holmes lives in his 1970s home, which is about 2,000 square feet and sits on 10 acres of land in the rural community west of Toronto. He currently resides in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada.
