The full name of Mike Holmes is Michael James Holmes. He is a Canadian businessman, television host, philanthropist and investor. Holmes came into the fame after appearing in the successful TV series "Holmes Inspection."
Holmes is a judge of HGTV's show "Handyman Superstar Challenge, " and it's American counterpart "All American Handyman". Today, we will let you know the net worth of Mike Holmes and his career. Check it out…
How much is Mike Holmes's net worth?
Mike Holmes started his professional career in 2001. Holmes approached the producers of the "Just Ask Jon Eakes" with an idea for a new kind of home improvement show. In between the end of Holmes on Homes and start of Holmes Inspection, he starred in a one-season series on the construction of a new home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.
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According to The Richest, Canadian professional contractor Mike Holmes is estimated to have around $25 million net worth. But while checking the sites like Celebrity Net Worth, it claims that the estimated net worth of Mike Holmes is around $30 million. He collected the huge amount through appearing in the television show and being a home improvement contractor.
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Mike Holmes's Career
Holmes is a home improvement contractor and television host. He learned the construction details from his father at the young age of six. At the age of 19, he started his first contracting company and his renovation at the age of 21.
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In 2006, he started "The Holmes Foundation" and made several contributions through SOS Children's Villages. Holmes is also a writer and wrote two books that include the national bestseller Home Renovation with the Canada's Most Trusted Contractor.
In 2010, Reader's Digest listed him as the second most widely-trusted person in Canada. He made his appearances in the shows like Holmes in New Orleans, Best of Holmes on Homes, Holmes Inspection, Holmes Makes It Right and The Handyman Challenge Franchise.
Speaking of his awards, he won two Gemini Awards. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and The Queen Elizebeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He will gain more awards in coming future.