Such a thorough and detailed inspection! I would recommend these folks especially to first time home buyers. Kenny helped us provide insight even when the sellers agent was not so cooperative. The final report was delivered in a very user friendly way and I really appreciated the detailed pictures. read more

In the spirit of transparency, my husband and I did not use Domicile Consulting, but the purchaser of our condo did. I rated them 3 stars as a middle ground, since I don't truly know whether their services are good or bad, BUT since it seems a lot of first-time buyers use their services from finding them on Yelp, I have one bit of advice, no matter which inspector you use: MAKE SURE YOU GET CONTEXT ON INSPECTION REPORTS. The reason I offer this advice is because of the positive experience we had with the amazing inspector we hired on our new home, and the negative experience we had with the purchaser of our condo during the Attorney Review Period due to their lack of understanding of what their Inspection Report from Domicile meant. OUR INSPECTOR, JRW PROPERTY INSPECTION: With the inspector we used, Jerry from JRW Property Inspection, not only was he an expert in understanding a house and its systems, he also understood the whole process and helped us to understand it, too. He was very clear on what we should have fixed, what may need to be fixed and what was good. Before he finished (he spent 3.5-4 hours with us), he reviewed everything with us one last time, saying "These are the big items that cost homeowners the most to fix: roof etc" and told us how our house fared in these areas. He also told us next steps, which was very helpful, and recommended writing a list 1-5, with the top fix we wanted as 1, when we sent it to our lawyer during the Attorney Review Period. *the above and more is available in my full review of JRW, which you can find in my profile or if you search the business. OUR EXPERIENCE WITH CLIENTS OF DOMICILE: Opposite of our experience with JRW, our experience with clients of Domicile made it seem that they were not well-informed of what the process entails and how to go about using an inspection report in negotiations, but instead were told: "EVERYTHING IN THE REPORT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!" Of course, it is one's prerogative to do this but 1) it makes one seem like a huge, greedy asshole 2) it makes one seem like an inept buyer 3) it makes the process arduous when it doesn't need to be. There is a chance, of course, that Domicile gave their clients (our buyers) keen advice on how to negotiate post-report and they didn't listen, but since this is the only area there were issues, it seems that the problem was Domicile and not the buyers. An inspection report is scary, and unless you have a professional working for you that explains both issues AND what it means, you can quickly make a mountain out of a molehill. Thanks to the awesome inspector we used, we were able to go into the Attorney Review period as more educated homebuyers. Thanks to Domicile, I lost approximately 3 years off my life due to the stress they caused by not fully educating their clients, & seemingly throwing a report at them and leaving them to figure out if a "sloppy bead of caulk on the tub" warrants $5000 (no joke, this was our laughable situation). The report from Domicile was full of "suggestions" (as in, "we recommend installing florescent lights in closets instead of using light bulbs!") which is helpful if it's explained but seeing that our buyer asked for money to fix "SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL ISSUES" upon seeing this in their report, one can only assume that Domicile did not do their due diligence beyond physically inspecting the property. Oh! And the real kicker: Domicile's inspector thought our condo had structural issues. Which, naturally, meant my husband and I had to hire a structural engineer to look at the situation, who basically said what we thought to be true: that inspector is the worst. not on point. not fleek. just don't with Domicile Consulting. UPDATE: After Ross' rude reply here, Domicile is exactly what I thought and has been downgraded to one star. Instead of saying 'We do educate our customers and believe it's important part of the process," he copied and pasted some disingenuous reply they've used to other negative reviewers. An unprofessional way to handle a legitimate issue; instead of addressing it, they sling mud. Oh! And sourcing a random story about how a light bulb ONCE caused a fire in Boston instead of sourcing a reputable industry publication saying that florescent lights should be used instead of bulbs shows that Domicile does NOT do its due diligence in educating the contents of its reports. Again, I highly recommend JRW Consulting who is on-point when it comes to inspecting AND gives context to the report. And Ross, you did not make it costly to sell our property as you so wished/mentioned in your reply, because the report was frivolous and we were easily able to prove so. Also, the structural engineer we hired found "no structural deflection," so write that check buddy! APSCA, or perhaps you should put it toward an ASHI membership for yourself to learn how real professionals conduct themselves. JRW FTW, good people of Yelp! read more

I'm a Realtor and have worked with many inspectors in the last 10 years. None have come close to providing my clients with the diligence and thoroughness of Domicile Consulting. Inspection reports with photos and explanations on how to remedy faulty construction included. My clients usually thank me for referring them and the report they receive will provide them a blue print to plan ahead for maintainance projects for years to come. Well done every time. read more

A-MAZING. These guys are the real deal. My boyfriend found them through Yelp, yada yada. He was very picky with selecting an inspector, as he has an engineering background. Ross was punctual and extremely thorough. Not only did he know what to look for, but he also explained to us why it was an issue. The report was incredibly detailed. While the house was a total bust, Ross made this an incredibly worthwhile learning experience. I will def. use them again. Thanks so much, Ross. You saved me a lot of headache and money. read more

We used Domicile in Oct 2014; they saved us HUGE. Ken was our home inspector and Brendan the radon inspector. First, both were very friendly and open to answer all our (my) crazy questions. I was moving from CA to IL; the house we were looking at had been renovated and looked amazing. Ken did an incredible inspection. It took him about 2.5-3 hours. Our final report was so thorough; detailed all the issues with the home we were about to sink $600k into. Without this detail report, we would have had to spend another $100k in major repairs. Yes, it may be slightly higher in price, yes the reports may be longer then expected -- but this is what an inspection should be!!! I chose them because of the bad yelp reviews "too long of a report" .. who says that?! I will be hiring them again, this month, for another house we are negotiating on and I have zero reservations doing so. read more

If you need a house inspector, CALL Domicile Consulting!!!! We've used Ross for 2 house inspections now and both times he has done a superb job! You can't ask for better service! Originally, we made the mistake of using a different inspection company and ended up receiving terrible service. The guy refused to do a complete walk through and inspect entire perimeter of the attic or the crawl space. He told us that he had a very large house to inspect prior to ours so he was tired and didn't have the energy to do it. WTF? What am I paying you for...a half a$$ job??? On top of that, his report was difficult to read and understand with all the spelling errors and he used a lot of his industry terminology...which was pig Latin for us common folks. Basically, we were very frustrated and disgruntled!!! Now, this is NOT how you should be feeling when you're about embark upon the largest investment you'll make in your life! At the end, the deal fell through and we were onto the next house. Our realtor referred us to Domicile Consulting when we were ready to inspect house #2. There was absolutely NO comparison between Ross and the other inspector!!! Not only did Ross inspected every square inch of the house, but he wrote up a report that was over 40 pages with pictures and explained everything in layman's terms!!! Thanks to Ross, after reading the report, we knew and understood enough of all the issues with the house that we ended up backing out of the deal. He probably saved us from buying a big fat lemon of a house! We just used Ross again to inspect house #3 this past week. Again, he did an impeccable job. He took the time to look over and turn on EVERYTHING! That's a lot of time when you're inspecting a house that's almost 3,000 square feet! He found things that I wouldn't have found with a microscope! Again, he sent over a fantastically written mini-novel (a.k.a. inspection report) with even more fantastic pictures to illustrate his findings. Also, if you ask him, he will send you a list of very reputable referrals such as contractors, electricians, plumbers, etc. We plan on using all of his referrals as well! Yes, we are going forward with the purchase of this house. But IF for some crazy a$$ reason that this house falls through...guess who we'll be using to inspect house #4? You guessed it! Domicile Consulting! Remember, purchasing a house, condo, townhouse, barn or where you plan on living in; this is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your life! Don't trust the inspection of your house with any Joe Schmo! Call Domicile Consulting! Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve! Trust me, buying a property is stressful enough; eliminate one of those stresses and hire an inspector that you can trust and count on! I am so pleased with the service that if I could, I would shout it from the roof tops!!! Thanks Ross for a fanstastic job!!!! read more

Ross from Domocile is a very thorough, honest, accurate, and knowledgable inspector. He took the time to walk us through the entire home inspection report and was available to answer all our questions. This guy definitely knows what he is doing and is an expert in the home inspection arena. He is the best in the city and I would recommend Domocile to anyone who is serious about knowing every aspect of their potential home purchase before buying into a money pit. These guys are experts and present you with all the facts about the condition of the property. I wouldn't use any other home inspection company. read more

We engaged Mark Hughes to inspect a two-bedroom condo, and he did an amazing job! Specifically, he thoroughly reviewed all the details and uncovered more than $3,000 worth of problems. Mark arrived on time, and he was very patient with us in explaining the issues he uncovered. We for sure will hire Mark again for our future property purchases! read more

Promised Ross I would share my experience with everyone on here. We have a very old house in Evanston - 120 yrs old - with horrible energy efficiency. I called Domicile for an energy audit to determine what we could do to improve our energy efficiency. A full-scope energy audit costs $500 based on the company's website. Ross showed up promptly and well-prepared. After 5 minutes of looking around, he looked me in the eyes and explained how he couldn't charge me for a full-scope energy audit because there were such glaring things that could be done to our house. He said he would take some time and continue to look around, take some pictures and then write a couple pages with suggestions for what we should do. At the end of it all, he charged us much less than the $500 posted on the website. I received Ross' report a couple days ago and it is great. He gave us very simple but important things to fix which in the end, will save us a bundle of money. He also gave us a list of various contractors that he trusts to do work. Because he trusts them, we will too. This is a highly professional, ethical firm and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone who needs a pre-closing inspection or energy audit. read more

Like many of the other reviewers - nothing but praise for Domicile. I booked online and had a confirmation email by the time I closed the website. After signing the paperwork, I had a confirmation email directly from Andrew within minutes. Since I was scheduling at noon for an inspection at 4:30pm the same day - the rapid responses were greatly appreciated. During the inspection Andrew walked around the entire house with me (though I'll admit I let him climb up on the roof alone - I wasn't that brave.) He poked into every nook and cranny in the house, and even found a few things the house had that I hadn't noticed (humidifier, electronic air filtration system). I'm a first-time home-owner, so his patience with my questions was excellent. Even if my question was a little silly, he never made me feel stupid for asking. The final inspection report was around 60-pages with full color photos and diagrams delivered around 24 hours after the inspection. He found everything from real safety concerns (doors with locks installed backwards, stairs not fastened properly to the wall, double-tapped wiring) to minor maintenance items (chimney needed cleaned, caulking needed around outside lights) to simple recommendations (make sure I get the garage keypad code from the sellers). Additionally, when I called to make the appointment, I said that I was looking for a home inspection and an energy efficiency study. The gentleman who spoke to me on the phone was honest and said that energy efficiency items would be part of the major inspection itself, so I could save the money for other things unless I truely wanted the exhaustive audit. Any company that will honestly tell customers what they /don't/ need to spend is one that will have my loyalty (and money) in the future. read more

My experience with Domicile Consulting was terrific, with one minor hiccup. Scheduling the inspection went pretty smoothly, unfortunately they seemed pretty busy so I didn't have a whole lot of choice in my inspection time. I actually attempted to reschedule since my realtor was unable to make it, and whoever I spoke to at that time was extremely rude to me, saying it was my realtor's responsibility to find someone to cover for her instead of dictating the time of the inspection. He could have just told me the inspector had another client at 1pm so wouldn't be able to move my inspection any later. I was able to figure everything out, so I guess it was fine. Anyway, my inspector was Andrew Danner, he was very professional and polite. He asked if I wanted to follow him around while he performed the inspection or meet up after he was finished for a synopsis, I chose to follow him. Andrew explained everything he was looking for, pointed out when anything was of note, and even offered suggestions for things that were technically up to code, but could be improved to be safer or more efficient. His report was extremely thorough, 76 pages long with all the pictures! I was very happy with his work, and his report definitely helped me in negotiating with the sellers of my new home, and will continue to help as I start doing work on the home as well. read more

My home inspection lasted about 10 minutes - Ross looked at the material my building was constructed of and told me that it could be fine, or it might not be... but that it was not the type of material I was looking for if I wanted a risk adverse, low maintenance investment. He emphasized that risk always has a price and that if I was getting a good enough deal, it might make sense to move forward with the inspection... but when I told him I wanted to limit my risk and maintenance, we called it off. He refused any sort of payment, so he essentially cost himself a fee by being brutally honest about how something would impact my stated goals and objectives. I'm really not sure what else you would want from a home inspector... read more

We had persistent moisture coming into our rehabbed house for months. Our contractor and roofer worked repeatedly to fix it but without success. We called Scott Smith because we'd had an excellent experience with him on a home inspection last year, which I also reviewed on Yelp. Amazingly, Scott spent about 20 minutes looking into the situation and correctly diagnosed the problem. He took pictures and e-mailed them to me. The pictures had red arrows pointing to the small gaps in the roofing where the water was entering. Our contractor followed up by making the necessary repairs. Scott has extensive experience and expert knowledge. We are so grateful for his help in correcting the frustrating, ongoing leak. We couldn't be more pleased. read more

Used them 3 times now on 2 purchases and 1 pre-sale and have worked with Dan and Ross. Both gentlemen are highly qualified, professional, thorough, and not afraid to tell you every little thing that's good, bad, or ugly about the building/property in question. Would and do recommend them when I can. read more

I found Ross through Yelp like most of you. I didn't know much about homes and I had conflicted feelings about the coming home inspection. At one side we wanted to hear the good things so we could just settle and be done with any more house hunting. At the other hand, we want to know everthing that goes wrong so we are not buying something that will potentially cost us our fortune to fix it up. We are a family of two relying on one income so buying a sound house is very important to us as we are not planning to spend a fortune to redo the whole house. Anyway, Ross was the guy. He would put things in a way that you could weight the pros and cons right away. What's big and what's little, because he's a professional home inspector who's not suppose to influence the buyer's decision, but you get the idea whether it's worth to buy or not. I am much more confident about the condition of the home and buying it. The inspection report which came the next was beyond awesome! 37 pages with pictures and description of the problems. My colleagues saw and they were in awed by the report and how he put down every little things that he saw. I got scared by a little with the things on the report, because we already agreed to buy. But then again, no house is perfect. We will use the report for as a guide for contractors to fix up the house. Ross is the guy to go for anyone who needs a thorough home inspection. read more

We bought our first place this past fall, and were so glad that we decided to go with Ross Neag at Domicile. As first time homeowners, we were worried that our inexperience in the housing market could lead to us making a bad purchase or running into unforeseen issues once we moved in. This was definitely not the case! Ross included us in the inspection process, pointing out little things we could do around the condo to improve energy efficiency and also informing us about updated Chicago building codes that would impact our ability to upgrade a few things - definitely not something we would have known! We left the inspection feeling very knowledgeable and equipped to make a good decision about our purchase. In addition to all the information we received during the inspection, Ross's report was incredibly thorough, with detailed pictures and more helpful tips about how to make our new place better. It was all in all a great experience. We've been in our new place for a few months now, and still no surprises. We decided to update a few things in our place, and AGAIN Ross came through with some great recommendations of local vendors to help us out with our projects. Ross is all around a great guy and we will definitely be calling him again the next time we move! read more

Chose Domicile Consulting based on all the wonderful Yelp reviews. Very pleased with the service provided and would definitely choose them next time or refer them to anyone with confidence. The inspection was carried out by Dan and he was truly amazing. He was extremely detailed and thorough throughout the entire inspection. Dan displayed a true sense of care and concern for the home being built correctly and he went above and beyond with the level of service he provided. The inspection uncovered numerous items of great importance that otherwise would of gone unnoticed. The result is a home that will be better because of Domicle Consulting's efforts. read more

Ross is the #23 Air Jordan of Home Inspectors. Yes, I know that is a bold statement, and would seem like a shill review if it was not for all the other 5 star reviews here. I have used Ross twice and referred him to countless others and everybody always walks away more than satisfied. "Blown Away" is more like it. Ross arrived at our inspection on time, and quickly got to work, inspecting every tiny detail and taking pictures of just about everything. Ross explained a lot of details as he worked, showing me small projects I could easily fix myself later as well as identifying best practices. At the end, Ross took a few minutes to talk to me and reassure me that I was purchasing a nice house. He then delivered one of his extremely thorough reports electronically less than 12 hours after he was done. Perhaps the best endorsement for Ross's services is this: I watched the seller of the house I was purchasing ask Ross for a business card because she would consider using him later. I can tell you from experience that you should always get any home you buy inspected and you should always use Domicile. read more

My wife and I were so happy with our Home Inspection and will definitely use Domicile again in all future purchases. Kenny, our inspector, was fantastic. His inspection was thorough, his attention to detail was meticulous, and, most importantly, he had the ability to explain his findings in language that was clear and easy for us to understand. He delivered a comprehensive report, complete with color photos of every finding, that was easy to read and wonderfully specific. As a result of this detailed report, we were able to save way more money than we spent on the inspection, and we will absolutely use Kenny and Domicile again in any future purchase we make. read more

These inspectors are the best. I used them twice inside of a month on two separate houses. Their inspections and reports are extremely detailed. Nothing escapes. Scheduling the appointment was easy, they were on-time, and the reports were delivered within one day. You will not be disappointed in the least. read more

I couldn't recommend this company any more than I do. Honest, straightforward, and more than knowledgable. The reports that they generate are detailed, thorough, and very easy to navigate. They are a little more expensive than the rest of the inspection companies out there..........but they are worth EVERY PENNY and more than willing to work with their customers when a home inspection doesn't go as planned and you need to move on from the purchase. Now, on to the individuals we dealt with. Morgan Hughes, our inspector, is incredible at what he does. Thorough beyond words and explains everything in a manner that was easy for both my wife and I to understand. Took time during the inspection to stop and explain even the smallest of issues, and found things that we couldn't have even imagined. Clearly explained which were immediate, which were developing, which needed to be fixed now and which could wait. If we were to buy 10 houses, we'd use Morgan for all 10. The man is a superhero, especially considering he flat out saved us from making a large mistake of a purchase and gave us enough knowledge so that when we found another house we liked, we knew going in, even before the inspection, that the house was in acceptable shape. We'll be closing in June 2014 and feeling great about it. Kelly Sibert, our Radon tester...where to begin. After being treated like absolute garbage by a VERY difficult seller (you wouldn't believe the story if I told you), Kelly continued to act like nothing but a top notch professional and continued about his business despite being harassed by the seller every step of the way. Constant communication, every question answered, and report delivered within 2 hours of the test being completed. You can't ask for much more. Bottom line: Use these guys. Don't ever take a suggestion from your realtor as far as your inspector goes. USE. THESE. GUYS. read more

Wonderful experience with this company. We purchased a 126 year old home 4 months ago. The inspector Morgan was great and did not miss a thing! The report is thorough and complete with photos and explanations. read more

We used Domicile Consulting based on a recommendation from our realtor, Christie Carmody. Carlo Ruth was our inspector and he was great! We bought a gut rehab, so you would think being all new on the inside there wouldn't be that much to comment on.... but Carlo found lots of things we should consider upgrading or fixing. I'm in the building profession, so I know the construction quality was good, but Carlo found it all! His report was detailed, professional, and about 40 pages long. Everything in the report was in layman's terms with pictures and easy to understand. Prices are also very reasonable. Hire Carlo- he rocks! read more

I used Domicile Consulting (DC) to inspect a condo I am purchasing in a 4 year old building. Buying in a fairly new development has a different set of concerns than more established properties. Ross Neag, DC, was able to advise me on the spot where the building methods used were sound and less so. He also provided a set of recommendations for mitigatng the short comings including clear priorities to help me and the assoc protect our investment. His knowledge and the ability to put that information in context was excellent. He did an equally expert job in inspectng the condo. Lastly he was available to answer questions. And unlike some with deep knowledge in a field, it was easy to ask him questions and get relevant answers. I will be putting DC's report to thorough use. It was also a pleasure to work with DC. They use technology well to make getting an appointment, signing agreements, paying, obtaining reports and distributing them sooo easy. read more

PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING USING DOMICILE AND WANT TO BUY THE HOUSE THEY ARE INSPECTING The Domicile Team recently inspected a house I was selling. They did everything in their power to kill the real estate deal. We owned our home for almost 5 years and did extensive renovations to the inside and outside of the home, renovated kitchen, bathrooms, new decks, etc. After reading the 45 page report I wanted to grab my wife and two children and move out of the house immediately because I thought the walls were going to cave in and the house was going to fall down any second. Domicile made many errors in their report, missed items that we knew actually needed attention, and then proceeded to give COST estimates on how much the repairs were going to be. I had licensed contractors give real estimates for the work that needed to be completed and they were 75-85% less than the estimates that the "consultants" at Domicile came up with, because they are not licensed contractors and have no business putting a dollar value on repairs. Domicile then proceeded to meet with my buyers a 2nd time to review the estimates that my licensed contractors gave and refute the validity of the estimates. Domicile is not a licensed, plumber, carpenter, HVAC technician etc. How can they refute the validity of valid estimates by licensed contractors? We ended up shelling out many thousands of dollars because we had deep pockets and needed to move out of our house. As I told my wife, if we would have received their inspection report when we were buying the house, we never would have bought it. And we had 5 glorious years in the house and raised two children in the house is going to fall down any second according to Domicile Consulting BUYERS AND SELLERS BEWARE OF DOMICILE CONSULTING read more

Ross did an amazing job on the home inspection! He was on time, friendly and got to work right away. Within five minutes of the inspection start, he was already on top of the roof closely inspecting every corner. The inspection report was incredibly thorough, and exposed deficiencies with the house that I couldn't imagine. The captioned photos were key to allow me to understand what was found. Thanks to Ross, I was able to get out of buying a house full of problems before it was too late. I wouldn't use another inspector. read more

Thorough and Knowledgeable. Those are the two words I would use to describe Dan from Domicile Consulting. I have sang his praises once before and, following another inspection this past week, I am doing it again. This guy has a wealth of knowledge about homes, how they operate and what can go wrong. As far as giving the homeowner his due --- does spending a half hour down in a dirt floor crawlspace on his knees looking at the foundation and furnace say enough? Not to mention that, after a complete indoor inspection, he looked over what he could of the roof and agreed to check the remainder the following day when the snow melted. First-rate pro. read more

Yeah, Ok so my first condo purchase fell through last year, but as they say, you must get back on the horse (or condo in this case). Put together an offer this week and called Dan for another inspection (well, actually booked him online saving me some hassle). Let's just say the man has a keen eye for detail. Hang around him as he inspects and you will learn a ton about your new place - both little things you can modify to improve efficiency/safety and major things you can do down the road. He even went BACK up on the roof to double check some things when a subsequent problem came up when he spotted some water damage in the circuit breaker box (and by the way, once again there was no easy roof access). Worth every dollar. read more

Just wanted to add - I hired a contractor to do some work on the house (it's old, it had issues) and he is literally using the report as a guide. He keeps a copy at the house and frequently contacts me about items he read in the report that his guys might be able to do. read more

If you are purchasing a house or condo in the Chicago land area, Ross with Domicile Consulting is your man! He is comprehensive, thorough and gives you a great education on preventives with home maintenance. His report was easy to follow with detail pictures and diagrams on the best practices. My report was about 32 pages long for a 2+2 condo and while almost everything was in good shape, the report made me aware of things to work on and made me more comfortable in investing my money into a new property. I was also provided with a list of punch items to work on after the move. I totally recommend Ross and look forward to using his services for a follow up. read more

Brian Cullnan did my inspection and was incredibly thorough, professional and informative. He took his time and answered all my questions patiently while I followed him around during the inspection. I really appreciated his expertise, it was very clear he knew what he was doing and checked things I would not have even thought of checking. He had the report done the very next day, with photos. I highly recommend Domicile consulting! read more

Christi did a really fabulous job with our inspection this past June. She was really detailed and patient in her analysis. She explained everything to me and answered all the questions I had. She took her time with the inspection and did not let the selling agent try to rush her- she checked every single thing in the property and outside. Her report impressed all of our vendors- lawyers, agents, etc and we felt we could really trust her. She was responsive when we had follow up questions. I would recommend Christi and Domicile in a heartbeat. read more

We had Dan as our Consultant and we are glad we did. Dan seems to specialize in old South Side houses and he picked up a lot of things we didn't even think to look at when originally viewing the property. We knew it was an old house and that there would need to be some work done, but Dan gave us a priority list for our improvements. Dan also gave us a recommendation for some services and one of his recs turned out to be really good and we are using him for other items now too. For the value, Dan and Domicile were absolutely worth the price. If you want a great inspection, ask for Dan. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 for the company is for two small issues. First, when calling to make an appointment, he just directed us to go to the website for the appointment. I don't think a confirmation was sent and up until he showed up, we had no idea if anyone would show. Obviously he made it, but a little more communication would have been appreciated. Same with afterwards, we got an email and then never heard from him again. Secondly, I called to follow-up with an item in the report. We asked for a recommendation and he said he'd email, but no response. We had our own guy do some repairs, but don't offer to provide help if you won't follow through. read more

I hardly ever right reviews, but I wanted to let everyone else know that all the reviews are definitely right on the ball about how good these guys are. I had my inspection with Andrew on a Sunday and he had my report ready on Monday (he had a light work load, but still wanted to note the promptness of when he got back to me. I would HIGHLY recommend that you walk with him during the inspection because he'll give a wealth of knowledge of the home that others probably would not tell about (such as where your gas, water, and power switches, electric socket resets, etc...). I was amazed that he didn't seem to write down a single thing, but managed to remember every detail of the inspection from the pictures he took. The report included every picture with arrows pointing to problem points. There was supplemental information as well that explained how things which were done poorly should have done properly with reference material and diagrams. The report also gave advice about non-critical items that would be more energy efficient or would make appliance last longer. My attorney mentioned that it was one of the most, if not the most detailed reports he's seen. At the end, he mentioned that even after the inspection he would be there to help me and he was, answering questions which I had about the report. read more

I have nothing bad to say about Domicile Consulting. I am a Realtor in Illinois and they have serviced my clients the best compared to other inspectors whom I have worked with. I have even had attorneys at closings asking me about Domicile's information because of how thorough and detail oriented their reports are. Hands down 5/5 rating for them! read more

My family and I had our sights set on a house in the suburbs to purchase, as we finally were able to sell our condo in the city. After an exhaustive search, we put in an offer and signed a contract for what appeared to be an ideal house for us. Domicile Consulting was strongly recommended to me by a good friend for their inspection services. Chris from Domicile guided me on a highly thorough and educational tour of every aspect of the house. The inspection process made me realize how little I knew about how a house functions as a system. As a result, we found that the house had far more repair issues that we were prepared to deal with, especially for the price we agreed to buy it for. We ended up backing out of the contract, relieved that we had done so after making an informed decision. We plan on working with Domicile Consulting for the next house we have inspected. read more

I could not have asked for a better inspector than Dan Cullen of Domicile Consulting. He was extremely thorough, conscientious and took pains to patiently explain things to this admittedly nervous first-time home-buyer of a unit in a 1920s building. His inspection report was organized and detailed with many photographs, and written in easy to understand language. That said, I still had many questions about the implications of the problems he found, and he took the time to answer all of them when I called with my followup questions. When the seller balked at providing a credit for an electrical issue and my lawyer asked for clarification from the inspector, he replied promptly with a detailed email. (I'll be getting the credit.) I believe the building manager was impressed with Dan as well, as she wanted his opinion on a couple of issues. As a former member of the Chicago Fire Department, Dan takes safety seriously, and even offered to come to one of the board meetings--free of charge!--to emphasize the need to remove hazardous materials in the basements. His inspection report will be invaluable in the months to come as I address the necessary repairs, and I'm grateful for his diligent work that allowed me to make an informed decision about what will be my future home. I highly recommend Dan and Domicile Consulting. read more

I would highly recommend Morgan at Domicile Consulting to anyone who is serious about getting a thorough inspection of a home during the buying process. Morgan covered every aspect of the home over a 3 hour period, stopping along the way to point out issues and concerns to us. The report that is generated is the most informative home inspection report I have ever seen. The roughly 70 page report is broken down by area with not only pictures of the suspected problems, but also recommendations from leading industries/associations on how the problem should be addressed (including diagrams or pictures of correct installation). The report is generated within 24-36 hours, but Morgan does a debriefing onsite to give you a heads up on any issues. Based on the report produced from Domicile, we decided to pass on the first home we were interested due to extensive repairs that were needed/uncooperative sellers. However, we were able to find another house fairly quickly. Domicile and Morgan kindly gave us a decent discount on the second inspection which we really appreciated. Everyone we interacted at Domicile was pleasant, courteous and professional. Their online booking system is incredibly easy and intuitive and they send many reminders/information by email. Yes, they are a little more pricey than most inspectors, but it is completely worth the investment because of their thoroughness. read more

Scott Smith is the best. He is extremely thorough and does a great job of uncovering things that are not easily visible. Very professional and detailed with his reporting. These guys are a bit expensive as compared to most but they are really worth the premium price. I would highly recommend Domicile and Scott! read more

Dan is an excellent inspector. Very thorough. I'm positive, he found issues less qualified inspectors would have discovered. You can tell by his demeanor, that he really cares about his clients. Would give it a 6 star ranking if it was feasible. Dan is more than likely hated by real estate agents, and for good reason. He sheds light on so many issues that I would never have imagined. He definitely has the buyers interest at heart. Because of his inspection, I backed out of the purchase. And boy, am I glad I did. Still in the market, and Dan will be inspecting the next place before I make the leap. Thank you so much Dan. read more