Domicile Consulting LLC

Dan's work was thorough and informative for us. And painless. Until his very detailed report of issues that he found. We were fortunate to have Dan let us know of many of the possible large problems as well as many lesser ones.

We were looking to purchase this house and had a very small window in which to perform the home inspection. Mike was very accommodating in terms of scheduling. He performed a very thorough inspection and provided an extensive report the same day. He was available the next day to talk through additional questions we had. He was very professional.

Ken, as a reflection of Domicile, was exceptional. We were looking to purchase a nearly 100-year old home. He spend almost four hours inspecting EVERYTHING inside the house and outside, e.g. garage, roof, siding, etc. During the inspection, he very cautiously shared big concerns that he found and then noted that the report (which was actually delivered on a Sunday evening) would be much more comprehensive. His report identified what would easily amount to over $100,000 worth of home repairs and updates needed for a $500,000 home, many which would need to be done within a few years of purchase. Some were structural and some were cosmetic. The following morning - I emailed to better understand the report - and he called back immediately. He walked me through the report using language that a layman would understand, and he helped me understand what were priorities vesus nice-to-haves. Thanks to the inspection that Domicile provided, which was comprehensive and included pictures of issues that our lawyer could use if needed, we decided to pass on the home. Domicile saved us thousands of dollars and a few years of heartache. We were looking at a home that we wanted to be able to move right into with two children and one on the way. This inspection helped protect us from purchasing what could easily have been a moneypit instead. We will be commissioning Domicile to do the home inspection when we do find the "right" home, and our real estate agent was so impressed that he now plans to recommend them to all of of his clients.

Honest evaluation of an "as is" property identified build failures that at best would have been expensive to remedy and in worst case would have been source of ongoing damage, costs, hassle and perhaps worse (litigation,etc). Best quality report out of 4 that I have had from other providers in other projects. Very professional organization overall (online booking, easy access to inspectors) and Andrew in particular did me a great service. Money well spent and I would use them again + recommend to others.

Andrews spent a lot of time on an inspection of garage heaters installed originally in 1968 above our condo's garage ceilings. Some had been replaced over the years, but some were original. They included radiant heaters, space heaters, bathroom wall heaters. These had been grandfathered in by the village, and most of the owners felt they were unsafe, but there was disagreement. After the inspection we were even more surprised, because with Andrew's beyond thorough inspection we were informed of, and saw in the pictures, what was really "up there". Andrew's inspection, research with the heater manufacturers, and complete 39 page report was worth much higher than just an A rating. I would recommend this company, and Andrew, to anyone and everyone that would need an inspection. We will be using them again in the future.

This was the second inspection by Domicile Consulting in our recent home search. In the first inspection, Dan did a very thorough review on his own as I looked things over myself. His report was very comprehensive and he identified some issues that most inspectors may have missed. He spotted possible asbestos in the HVAC lines cemented into slab portion of the home. We requested that the homeowners have it tested and it did turn out to be asbestos. In the end we could not agree on repairs with the sellers and cancelled the contract because of this, along with numerous other issues with this home that Dan spotted, among them mold in the attic due to insufficient venting, a circuit panel make this is prone to failure, and even some mouse droppings behind a wall. We felt quite relieved at not having purchased a money pit with safety issues. My only complaint about the inspection is that Dan did performed his inspection independently. Because I fancy myself a handyman and do many of my home repairs on my own, I like to go through the home with the inspector to get help identifying the big and small issues, but also to get my questions answered. In the second inspection, Mike was incredibly thorough, walked me through the home, answered all my many questions, and provided a very quick report (same day!). I could not have been more pleased. The inspection lasted more than the planned three hours and even then Mike walked me through all the issues by showing me photos and descriptions he'd gathered on his smart phone. He also answered some follow up questions by e-mail thoroughly and promptly. If I ever need to do an inspection again, I'll call Mike for certain. I recommend him. Domicile Consulting is somewhat pricey, but there is no reason to skimp on a home inspection. You want to know exactly what you're getting before you finalize your purchase contract. I do feel that I got this in both inspections.

Mike arrived on time / early. He had even started looking around the outside of the house before we got there (we were running a little late). The rest of the inspection took about as long as expected. Mike took the time to answer any questions we had along the way.

Domicle Consulting was recommended by my realtor. Everyone told me it wasn't necessary to have an inspection on a new construction home, but Andrew from Domicile was well worth the fee. Scheduling the appointment via their website was easy and the inspector was on time and very thorough. I have used inspectors in multiple states, having been through 4 relocations in 10 years. Domicile has been the best in my experience. Highly recommended.

They were excellent and probably gave the most thorough inspection of any home i've purchased. outstanding and would def recommend them to anyone

We hired Domicile Consulting to conduct an inspection of our newly constructed home prior to the expiration of the builder 1 year warranty period, We wanted an independent third party to review the construction and point out anything that needed to be corrected. The appointment was easy to schedule via their website. Dan Cullen was our inspector and he did a great job; was prompt, courteous and explained the issues that he found. Dan pointed out some items that I never would have even thought to question with the builder. The inspection report was very detailed and included photos and a narrative for each item identified. Thanks to Dan, we were able to get some construction defects fixed prior to the expiration of our warranty.

Prompt response to scheduling request. Ross was easy to work with and explained in great detail his findings as we went. The final report was also of great quality, with lots of photos and thorough explanations of both our unit as well as the building as a whole. Will use Domicile Consulting again for any future home inspections.

Domicile Consulting was great from beginning to end. I appreciated the ability to talk to someone to get initial info, as well as the online capabilities (ability to schedule an appointment, view the inspection report, pay the fee, etc.). Ken was punctual (early!), professional, and even took his shoes off to avoid damaging the hardwood floor. He was thorough and comprehensive in his inspection. He inspected the unit, as well as the basement storage facility, in about 1.5 hours. And my report (including a photo narrative) was available online just a few hours later! Thanks, Ken!

Ross arrived just about on time for our 2pm home inspection. Since the house was vacant, he took his time (about 3 hours) inspecting everything. He was very specific about which things should be done immediately, and which things could wait. He made it clear what may be a safety or health issue, which is what we were concerned with. He was also honest about what we could probably do ourselves to hold off on some semi-costly repairs and what should definitely require a contractor. I was incredibly nervous about the inspection, as we are first time home buyers, but I was very pleased by Ross' knowledge and experience to tell us everything we saw in the home was normal for a house of it's age! I appreciate the time he took to answer all our questions, and to go into every nook and cranny of the home. Despite extenuating circumstances that came up for Ross over the weekend, he was still incredibly upfront and prompt about the report delivery. My husband and I could not have been more pleased with the results. It is clear that Domicile takes great pride in their work, and that they rely on the quality of service to drive their business, not just giving you the cheapest price. If we end up needing another home inspection in the near future, we will not hesitate to choose Ross and Domicile again! Thank you all so much for your work!

Went exceptionally well. On time, professional, courteous, and very thorough. Reports were delivered quickly, with full detail, and follow-up after the inspection was exceptional, where he would answer any questions/concerns after you have had time to absorb all the information. Highly recommended.

The project went smoothly and efficiently. .

One thing that they can improve is helping to prioritizing repair needs.There was no distinction made between a major structural problem and a minor cosmetic one. My report was 30 pages long, and addressed nearly 80 separate issues. I had to get a construction manager to help me digest and evaluate the report.

Ross investigated how well different areas of the second floor were insulated (including finding a panel that was not insulated at all). He talked us through a few different options, but strongly recommended that we use spray foam insulation to both replace the existing insulation, as well as to insulate the attic from the outside, rather than insulating the rest of the house from the attic (the attic got very hot, and the previous insulation wasn't enough to keep it from heating up the rest of the second floor). After following his advice, we've had dramatically better results upstairs, it stays comfortable and I'm sure we're using less energy as well. Ross was also extremely helpful in talking through with us other things that would and would not have a large impact on our energy usage--he found gaps in our ductwork by the furnace that we could easily cover to save energy, and he told us to stop completely closing vents on the first floor, which we thought would help force the cold air up to the second floor (turns out it doesn't really work that way). We told him a couple of other items that we were considering changing to improve the energy performance, and he gave us great advice about the kind of impact those changes would have (typically, they were much smaller than we were thinking and not really worth spending lots of money to do). Lastly, Ross gave us great recommendations and resources to help us do the work (in particular, recommending insulation companies to get quotes from). Ross was extremely professional and courteous--he was absolutely wonderful to work with, and we're so pleased with the results we've gotten from following his advice.

Ken was extremely thorough and is a true professional. He caught everything and pointed it out to us during the inspection. He answered all of our questions in detail even if he was in the middle of something else. He took the time to ensure nothing was being overlooked. We could have not chosen a better inspector. Thank you Ken!! The pricing was a little much considering that we are buying a house, and everyone knows every penny counts, BUT it was worth it in the end!

Originally I had Northshore Roofing and Masonary who later changed their name to Quality Roofing and Masonary (I wonder why) come out to redo a flat roof and shingles, as a women I am no expert at roofs, but when I saw the completed job I was horrified and knew that I needed the assistance of an expert to advise me. I telephoned Domicile on a Saturday expecting to leave a message, instead the company answered the phone and completed the inspection on my roof the same day! since I had not gone on the rooftop myself to inspect the job, I had no knowledge of the supposedly completed condition of the roof. Dan completed his inspection report and sent the documents to me as promised. What I saw turned my stomach and bothered me for weeks to come. Just knowing that I had just invested so much of my hard earned money in a roof that would not last me a year made me sick! From his report I was able to get with the contractor and demand retribution. I am still currently working with the Northshore Roofing/Quality Roofing (both are the same company) to now bring in a sub-contractor to tear out the mess they created and completely re-do the entire roof ! this has been on-going ordeal since 9 July 2012, today is 11 September 2012!. If it had not been for the knowledge given to me by Domicile Consulting, I would have been burned with a company who probably would have once again changed their name. Alll of this took place before I found Angies List, and now it will never happen again. I do recommend this company to anyone who finds themselves in a simular situation. Thank you Domicile!

Mike was right on time. He methodically inspected the entire house from the roof to the crawspace and everything in between (including drawers). He answered any questions I had & took the time to point out any serious deficiencies. He was very courteous and professional and I would not hesitate to hire Domicile Consulting and would definitely request Mike as my first choice.

It was very professional. I really enjoyed meeting them. I couldn't have asked for anyone who was nicer or took all of my concerns the way they did. I would recommend them highly to anyone.

After looking at sample inspections from other companies I chose Domicile Consulting because of the style of the report and the other positive reviews. I decided to bite the bullet on the cost hoping that I would get the quality for the price. I was pleased with both the service and the report. So much that I have used Ross as my inspector twice. I hope I don't need his services again in the near future but will most definitely call on him if I do. : ) I tried to let Ross work undisturbed and he was available to answer my questions when I had them. Ross even answered questions for me after the inspection which was much appreciated. If you are in need of a home inspection you should definitely consider Domicile. Easy to schedule Easy way to pay Top notch customer service from Ross. (the rest of the inspectors should be great too right?) Knowledgable Great detailed report

Every aspect of working with Domicile Consulting was positive! Their technician was prompt, polite, and knowledgeable. After he diagnosed the problems, he made recommendations for improvements based both on common sense and on understanding of the latest building technologies. I have confidence in the recommendations and intend to implement them soon. I was expecting to pay for the service, but there was no charge for the diagnosis!

Scheduling was super easy with the Domicile website. Mike's professionalism and expertise was evident from the initial phone call, thoughout the inspection, to the post inspection questions I asked. The report we received was the most complete and understandable of the many I have received over the years. I will certainly use Mike at Domicile again and recommend him to anyone. Thanks Mike for giving us the peace of mind regarding the structural and safety concerns of our new home. We know exactly what we have to do.

Dan was very responsive and punctual for our scheduled inspection. He explained what he was finding during the inspection. He provided the written report including photographs within 48 hours of the inspection. The report included recommendations for how to fix the deficiencies that he found, which we were then able to relay to the contractor who did the work. We asked to meet with the contractor to discuss the items that needed attention and Dan attended the meeting to offer his expertise. We could not be more pleased with Dan and fully intend to have him come take another look once the additional work has been completed. I will not hesitate to call Dan with any further issues with this home or any other future home.