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Jan 8th, 2022 2:40 pm

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 437 upvotes; East York, ON

Jan 8th, 2022 2:40 pm

Bathroom reno costs -stop arguing with the costs, THIS is the cost, from the man himself

I am seeing a lots of questions on this topic
Here is what made me go the DIY route

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Jan 8th, 2022 2:56 pm

lolbeast: Deal Addict; Apr 29, 2010; 1601 posts; 3283 upvotes; GTA

Jan 8th, 2022 2:56 pm

Lmao 30k for a 3pc

Jan 9th, 2022 5:49 am

congo: Sr. Member; Jul 29, 2006; 698 posts; 990 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 9th, 2022 5:49 am

Once this guy starts work in the bathroom, he'll find a twoonie sized patch of mold. This means he'll have to gut the bathroom. He'll then find the original electrician didn't staple the wiring quite right so all that has to go. On consultation with Mr. Holmes, the entire house will have to be gutted because you just don't know what else is wrong with the house. You'll end up with the bathroom done, a kitchen of your dreams, and 3 walls removed to open up the flow through main floor. For some reason you also have a new home theater in the basement you never knew you needed.

Jan 9th, 2022 7:31 am

cristianosham: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2017; 4573 posts; 3048 upvotes

Jan 9th, 2022 7:31 am

This is the new canadian water rental scam where you don't need a door to door person to knock at your door. You literally call them into your home for the scam.

Jan 9th, 2022 11:42 am

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 437 upvotes; East York, ON

Jan 9th, 2022 11:42 am

"We are calling you for a free/curtesy inspection of your furnace"

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Jan 9th, 2022 3:28 pm

micromen: Sr. Member; Dec 25, 2012; 822 posts; 1261 upvotes; Ontario

Jan 9th, 2022 3:28 pm

LMAO, my plumber installed a toilet and took away the old one for $300. includes the cost of the toilet. The Floor guy installed sheet vinyl for $300 and took away old one, Vinyl roll $100, Glue $30, Labor $300.

I was quoted thousands to do this, I got it done cheaper Piecewise from contractors. These bathroom reno people are garbage.

Jan 9th, 2022 3:49 pm

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12531 posts; 7709 upvotes; Paris

Jan 9th, 2022 3:49 pm

congo wrote: ↑ Once this guy starts work in the bathroom, he'll find a twoonie sized patch of mold. This means he'll have to gut the bathroom. He'll then find the original electrician didn't staple the wiring quite right so all that has to go. On consultation with Mr. Holmes, the entire house will have to be gutted because you just don't know what else is wrong with the house. You'll end up with the bathroom done, a kitchen of your dreams, and 3 walls removed to open up the flow through main floor. For some reason you also have a new home theater in the basement you never knew you needed.

Your panel will also be upgraded to 500 amps regardless of your power needs or what amperage you have now.

Jan 9th, 2022 11:50 pm

SubjectivelyObjective: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2019; 2068 posts; 1796 upvotes; GTA

Jan 9th, 2022 11:50 pm

This exact ad was posted in another thread and discussed, could find where that is buried.

But yeah, I assume their pricing is something in line of, >25% GC/overhead fee, 10% fee to pay off Mike Holmes, and add another 10% fee just because.

Also, this ad and the radio commercials I hear with them talking about 10 year old bathrooms like they are huge hazard are laughable. Watch out, your bathroom is 10 years old! Better do a full gut! Wut? I guess copper and pex only has a 10 year life span, and then it breaks down. Better run to my grandmothers house and rip out her 50 year old bathroom asap. Who knows what could be happening to that copper behind the walls.

At the same point in time, I'm not that surprised, if you've seen their reviews and prices for their basements, its basically $70k starting price for a basement that is basic AF.

Jan 10th, 2022 12:50 am

wiab89: Deal Addict; Feb 7, 2018; 1142 posts; 1961 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2022 12:50 am

Don’t you know contractors are the new SWE? 120k base salary + bonus if you upcharge the customer on materials.

Jan 10th, 2022 1:50 am

slinger99: Sr. Member; Jan 11, 2007; 548 posts; 163 upvotes; GTA

Jan 10th, 2022 1:50 am

Just reading the headline: "Is your bathroom over 10 years old? Renovate before its too late!"
I stopped right there. SCAM ALERT!!!

Jan 10th, 2022 7:27 am

edge1986: Member; Sep 11, 2013; 314 posts; 350 upvotes; Vaughan

Jan 10th, 2022 7:27 am

When did this guy become such a shill

Jan 10th, 2022 10:33 am

TLSRULZ: Deal Addict; Apr 18, 2005; 3683 posts; 1919 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 10th, 2022 10:33 am

I bet you he does not even know they are advertising like that... he is probably so far removed form the day to day stuff.. his management and PR company are probably handling it.

Jan 10th, 2022 10:58 am

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12531 posts; 7709 upvotes; Paris

Jan 10th, 2022 10:58 am

edge1986 wrote: ↑ When did this guy become such a shill

Day one. He was looking for tool financing before he launched his show.

Baumler was let go by Lowe’s and his name is now on anything he can get his hands on. And Lowe’s directly and indirectly paid him a fortune.

Jan 10th, 2022 11:02 am

Cowboy905: Sr. Member; Dec 26, 2012; 784 posts; 682 upvotes; Hamilton

Jan 10th, 2022 11:02 am

they need to cover off their marketing budgets for radio and print and the Mike Holmes endorsement. I'm sure they paid a lot for him to endorse their company and use his voice on the radio. the service will be no better as well.
it's like if you used Frank Leo in Toronto for your home sale, you're going to pay a way higher % because he has a ton of overhead costs. Or if you hire Sandra or whatever her name is as an agent because she has marketing and also hosted property virgins and house hunter. You're paying for the name.

No thanks.

Jan 10th, 2022 11:29 am

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 437 upvotes; East York, ON

Jan 10th, 2022 11:29 am

I would say ...for whoever is interested plan for 50K to cover all the unforeseen things and re-mortgage your house to renovate your bathroom

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Jan 10th, 2022 3:42 pm

jackpie: Member; Sep 30, 2010; 282 posts; 273 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 10th, 2022 3:42 pm

I did a 3 piece myself for 5k in materials

fool and his money are parted...

Jan 10th, 2022 10:12 pm

ichibansan: Deal Addict; Sep 14, 2012; 1809 posts; 2704 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2022 10:12 pm

edge1986 wrote: ↑ When did this guy become such a shill

He was was. First for himself, now for others.

PS-someone I know had one of those renos done in the TV show Holmes had...he was unable to tell me the terms due to confidentiality agreement, but about 6 years after the renos he admitted to me they were not that great and had to hire other workmen to fix the problems.

Jan 10th, 2022 10:27 pm

mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 9352 posts; 6493 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 10th, 2022 10:27 pm

jackpie wrote: ↑ I did a 3 piece myself for 5k in materials

You did it yourself, great! Not everyone has the skills. Hiring stuff out will almost always be twice as much as doing it yourself.

Jan 10th, 2022 11:24 pm

sahilz: Deal Addict; Jan 23, 2008; 1412 posts; 134 upvotes; Square One, Mississa…

Jan 10th, 2022 11:24 pm

DIY isn't for everyone

Jan 10th, 2022 11:50 pm

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 437 upvotes; East York, ON

Jan 10th, 2022 11:50 pm

mrweather wrote: ↑ You did it yourself, great! Not everyone has the skills. Hiring stuff out will almost always be twice as much as doing it yourself.

it would be good if it would be just twice

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