A locally owned, one-inspector company in Florence, Alabama, built on honesty, attention to detail and taking the time to help every client understand the home they're buying.
John Killen is the owner of John Killen Home Inspections LLC, a locally owned and operated home inspection company based in Florence, Alabama. John is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector, an InterNACHI member and an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI). He follows national standards of practice as well as the State of Alabama's, and his company is licensed, certified and insured. He serves buyers and sellers of both new construction and older homes across Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville and communities throughout North Alabama.
John trained for six months under one of the longest-tenured home inspectors in the state of Alabama, learning the trade the right way, one house at a time. He brings a background in building maintenance and customer service to every inspection — a combination that shows up in how carefully he looks at a home and how clearly he explains what he finds.
His approach is simple: give every client an unbiased, accurate and thorough look at the property, and be honest about both the positives and the problems. John gives the home his full attention while he inspects, and when he's finished, he walks the home with you and tells you the story the house is telling him. He answers your questions and gives practical advice about repairs, so you walk away understanding the house, not just holding a report.
A lot of inspection reports are a handful of surface-level pages that leave buyers with more questions than answers. John's reports are different. Using modern reporting software, he documents the condition of the home with high-resolution photos and clear, descriptive comments on every item that needs attention, and he delivers the full report the same day.
Every inspection covers the roof, attic, insulation and ventilation, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, the foundation (slab, block or poured concrete), walls, ceilings, windows, doors, the garage, driveway, decks and porches. When something needs a closer look, John's thermal imaging camera helps reveal hidden moisture, missing insulation and electrical hot spots the eye can't see.
Every house has a story — how it was built, how it's been cared for and what it's been through. John reads the clues and tells you the story the house is telling him, in plain language and backed by photos.
Clients tell us those details make all the difference — one buyer said John's descriptive comments and pictures saved her from a bad deal on a house. That's exactly what a good inspection is supposed to do.
John Killen Home Inspections was built on a simple belief: you deserve to know the truth about the home you're buying or selling. That means an inspection that's unbiased, accurate and thorough, a report that's clear and complete, and an inspector who tells you about the good and the bad — without exaggerating either.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller getting ready to list, an investor or a real estate agent, John treats every inspection like it's his own family's home on the line. No rushing, no shortcuts and no stone left unturned.
"John is very meticulous and leaves no stone unturned." — Frankie Sauls, Google Review
When you hire John Killen Home Inspections, you're hiring a locally owned company with a certified inspector, modern tools and a 5.0-star reputation across Florence, the Shoals and North Alabama.
"John is incredibly meticulous with his inspections and provides fine details and a plethora of documentation."
"Mr. Killen was very thorough and clearly explained his concerns and recommendations. I would absolutely recommend his services and would use him again."
"We had a great experience with John. He is professional in every way. I highly recommend him for your home inspection needs."
From your first call to the final report, here's what sets John Killen Home Inspections apart.
Every system, every component, documented in detail — no stone left unturned.
Clear, photo-filled reports delivered the same day so your deal keeps moving.
The good and the bad, explained plainly — John works for you, not the deal.
Based in Florence and serving the Shoals and North Alabama with personal service.
State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging • Serving Florence & the Shoals
