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DIR Home Inspection & Consulting

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation

About us

A home inspection is only as good as the inspector. That is why DiR Home Consulting LLC is your best choice for home inspections in New Jersey. John Doering is the founder and has over 25 years of experience in restoring, building and designing plans for homes in the New Jersey area. John is licensed and insured in the State of New Jersey in home inspections, Radon Inspections, Termite inspections, and Home Improvement Construction. Our company is based on the belief that our customer’s needs are of the utmost importance. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best customer service in the industry. This our our promise to you!

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Home Repair & Installations, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance Programs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9215 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 215 reviews

George G.
12/2015
5.0
house painters, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very well. John was right on time, friendly, professional and completed all jobs in a timely fashion. We would certainly recommend him.
Description of Work: Hung pictures, painted areas of outside deck, installed cover on outside of air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

mustafa I.
12/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Honest man, highly recommended
Description of Work: Install closet sliding doors. Put together 4 chairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

ni-fei H.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Emailed DiR Home Consulting to schedule the 2 Hours of Handyman Service (i told them the dates that i was available & what is needed to be fixed & Angie List order #/coupon code, address & my phone #). John responded promptly on the same day to schedule me for 10am-12pm on 12/4/15. He arrived promptly around 10:05. We briefly chatted about what need to be done. He proceeded to work. John was very professional throughout. The work was done very nicely within the scheduled time. Actually they were done 20 minutes early. So I had him give me a quote for another 2 projects on the closet sliding door & deck installation. The quote was fair! I'm going to have John come back to do at least 1 of the 2 projects mentioned above.
Description of Work: Installed 1 ceiling flushmount light + 3 outdoor wall lantern fixtures + 1 small wire shelf (24" wide) above basement sink

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the tie to write a review about our service. We look forward to working with you again.

Stella N.
12/2015
4.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
It started off very good. John was on time, friendly and finished my jobs in only 4 hours (including a trip to Home Depot). However there was 2 minor problems which I had to call him back about. He promptly returned to address those issues. But 1 issue is still unresolved. I emailed him about it and he has not answered me back (2 weeks ago). I would have paid extra to get it fixed, I don't expect him to keep coming back because my original purchase was for 6 hours. But I did expect a response for my last email regarding the issue. I will hire a different handyman to complete the issue, which is why my overall rating is a "B".
Description of Work: Removal and installation of bathroom vanity, replace kitchen faucet, install wall sconces and outdoor lights

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$432

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to write a review about our service. I do apologize about not getting back to you. The last message I sent was a suggestion of a solution to your problem which was not part of our service. I will reach out to you for more clarification.

Margaret S.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
John was great. He was very professional and provided quality services. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He mounted microwave over stove, installed a light fixture and patched a hole

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to write a review about our service. We look forward to working with you again.

Jane S.
11/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Great guy! Excellent meticulous work. Would definitely employ again!
Description of Work: Various small chores. Taking down large pictures, fixing a door to the laundry area, fixing the shelf on a dishwater. Etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to write a review about our service. We look forward to working with you again.

Roger R.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service, home inspection
  + 0 more
I arrived on time and John was already there. In fact he had already started working before I got there. John took his time to go through every inch of the house. He was very efficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of the home. I highly recommend DIR Home for any of you inspection needs.
Description of Work: DIR Home Consulting did a home inspection on a new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to write this. Good luck with your new home.

Mary V.
11/2015
5.0
countertops, electrician, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing, woodworking
  + 4 more
Exceptionally well. John did a fantastic job and I was very pleased. Plan on using his services again for future projects. He was very knowledgeable and gave me recommendations where I did not have to spend more money than expected. I recommend him very highly. Thank you John for a wonderful job done!
Description of Work: Updated small 1/2 bath; installed wainscoating with new bottom trim and chair rail trim on top; new vanity with sink and new light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
[Member name removed], Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. We really appreciate your business. John

Paul H.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
he was quite cooperative and worked hard, much appreciated.
Description of Work: fixed a screen, a window, installed vapor barriers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks [member name removed].

ANNA S.
10/2015
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The owner, John, came on time and I showed him the first item on my to-do list - hanging two large and delicate antique carvings. He was hesitant about handling delicate antiques, but I persuaded him na he followed through and did a good job. This task took about one to one and a half hour. He told me that normally for a job like that, he would charge $500 and wants to consider it a stand-alone job, independent of the Big Deal I purchased - $119/3 hours. John offered to schedule a follow-up appointment for the same $119 for 3 hours to do other porjects on my list. I agreed to the follow-up appointment for the following week, when he would come with a helper.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from DIR Home Consulting $119 for 3 hours of handyman work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$119

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
[Member name removed], I appreciate you leaving a review about our company and glad we were able to get your job done with the quality you deserve.

Bart Z.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, home inspection
  + 0 more
Provider is more than a "handyman" - with a background in general contracting and home inspection, he was thoroughly knowledgeable and able to diagnose the problem as well as fix it. Fixed the shelving, hung it sturdy, and cleaned up perfectly in a very short period of time. In and out with no fuss in 90 minutes. Subsequently, he was able to make recommendations and a very fair estimate for installing a new vanity for which quite a bit of re-routing and some light carpentry + insulation. Other vendors were unable to find a solid solution for that project. He got it done in one day. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Provider repaired and re-installed a kitchen shelving unit on a "difficult" wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
It was a pleasure to work for you and your family. Thanks again for your business and taking the time to write a review about our company. John

Donna T.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He installed it and did a good job. He was on time, he was courteous and picked up the debris.
Description of Work: He installed a ventilation fan in the master suite bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks again for your business and taking the time to write a review about our company. John

Anastasiya K.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good job and good advise at a good price. Thanks!
Description of Work: Various

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to review or company.

Charlene M.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I have a walk-in closet with shelves that had come away from the wall; left big holes in the sheet rock and was generally one big mess. I wanted to put the shelves up again to that I could store my many, many purses in storage bins I purchased. John Doering did the work for me and I couldn't be happier. Not only did he do excellent work, explained all the options available for this shelving project. John replaced the shelves and they were better than they were originally. And, he also closed the holes in the wall and the closet is now functional. He was prompt, professional and knows his craft. I plan to use him again sometime in the future and will also tell my friends, family, and co-workers about him as well. Thank you "Angies List," John Doering is the best. For anyone who may be as "particular" as I am about having work done in my home, you can't go wrong with John. He is one of very few craftsmen who really care about doing a good job and making you, the customer happy.
Description of Work: Put up shelves in walk-in closet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
[removed member's name], Thanks for taking the time to review our service. I look forward to working with you again in the future. John

Cheryl D.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 2 more
Excellent, start to finish. (Price included some materials.)
Description of Work: Installed bathroom light fixture (installed box), sheet rock. Repair for light fixture and sheet rock repair in ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
(member name removed), Thanks for taking the time to review our company. Hope to see you again soon. John

Robert W N.
10/2015
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
They installed a wood floor in my basement. It went very well.
Description of Work: $119 for 3 Hours of Handyman Service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
(member name removed), It was a pleasure to work for you. Thanks for taking the time to write this review. John

thomas C.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
john the owner came out himself and made my whole family feel like we knew him our whole life .His attitude was always pleasent and his pricing is second to none . if you want a guy who is lights out LOOK NO FURTHER !!!!!!!!!DIR is the go to guys for all your home needs .THANKS AGAIN JOHN
Description of Work: all type jobs i needed done around my house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Sam B.
09/2015
4.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was actually quite not that good. The guy showed up very late. He showed up 3 hours after he was supposed to get here. One of the things he was supposed to do, he did not do. He said he couldn't do it. The third thing was to replace a piece of wood on a step going out to the deck and he said he couldn't do that. He actually had to go to the hardware store to get the part. For what he did, it was worth the $119. The price was good for what he did. He was a nice man.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" for DIR Home Consulting, Handyman & Home Inspection. It was for three hours of handymen services. He changed the faucet. The other thing was a leak in the pipe in the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
I am sorry to hear about your mixed experience with our service and would like a second chance to give you the customer service you deserve. I will do whatever I can to not let you down if given that opportunity. John

Roland B.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Did a good job . Also fixed elbow at one of the down spout
Description of Work: Clean gutter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Shikha S.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service, doors, insulation, sunrooms, replacement windows
  + 3 more
Very pleasant experience from estimating to conclusion. John was very creative in his suggestions and didn't push for extras. Work finish was beyond our expectation - very professionally done. Even though he is very busy, he didn't cut corners - we appreciated that. Will use again & recommend to others !
Description of Work: Convert 3-season sunroom to all-year round. Added insulated windows/door, added sheetrock/insulation, added electric heaters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to review our company. It was a pleasure working with you and creating that space for your family. John

Teresa B.
09/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Took a while to make contact - exchange of phone calls, but once date was set, arrived on time and completed work. Also discussed future fence replacement.
Description of Work: Fixed and re-cemented, dislodged bricks from retaining wall. Patch drywall, and repaired hinges on computer cabinet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Brett S.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
John was a pleasure to work with. I wanted to create my perfect football viewing zone in my new home and explained to him over the phone what I envisioned. He said he'd make it happen. Showed up on time, really friendly guy, got the job done -- which require drilling into stone/mounting onto uneven surface/bracing -- and it looks great. I'll definitely call him again with any home projects that are beyond my capabilities.
Description of Work: Mounted three flatscreen TVs onto a stone wall/fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for hiring our company to complete your project, we truly appreciate your business. John

Soraya C.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
John was great to work with! He was responsive via email and called prior to our scheduled visit to go over exactly what house projects I needed his help with. He arrived on time and got right to work. He was professional and courteous and an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped with all the projects I needed done in a timely manner. Additionally, John answered a number of questions I had about other work in the house and provided valuable expert advice that was much appreciated as a first-time home owner. I look forwardto working with John again in the future.
Description of Work: John helped with a handful of house projects that included installing a shower rod, replacing a toilet paper holder, installing a door stopper, hanging a mirror and installing connectors to our 3-piece sectional couch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to review our company. Let me know if there is anything we could do to continue to meet your expectations. John

Suzanne L.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He measured with laser and the pictures were hung perfectly.
Description of Work: Just moved and John hung all my pictures. He was very through and meticulous.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to review our company. Let me know if there is anything we could do to continue to meet your expectations. John

Vipul S.
09/2015
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was okay. I wasn't aware of some of the things they were not able to do. I would tell a friend they're friendly.
Description of Work: Handymen. I wanted to have them do some lights. They did some small jobs around the house for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$119

Response from DIR Home Inspection & Consulting
Thanks for taking the time to review our services. I am sorry for not exceeding your expectations and hope we get an opportunity to do so in the future.

Contact information

694 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

http://www.dirinspect.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
24GI00138400
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey: General
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Mold Testing & Remediation

FAQ

DIR Home Inspection & Consulting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

DIR Home Inspection & Consulting accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, DIR Home Inspection & Consulting offers free project estimates.
No, DIR Home Inspection & Consulting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, DIR Home Inspection & Consulting offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, DIR Home Inspection & Consulting offers emergency services.
No, DIR Home Inspection & Consulting does not offer warranties.
DIR Home Inspection & Consulting offers the following services: Home Repair & Installations, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance Programs.

Contact information

694 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

http://www.dirinspect.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM