Anderson grew up around a creek-side grist mill in eastern Lauderdale County. Today John Killen helps its homeowners, buyers and sellers see a property clearly before they commit.
Anderson began as Anderson Creek, named for the stream beside it, where a grist mill went up in 1835. The post office took the Anderson Creek name in 1860 and dropped “Creek” in 1896, and the town officially incorporated in 1973. Highway 207 runs north and south through town, and the Dr. L. E. Bayles House, built around 1915, is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. From his base in Florence, John Killen inspects homes throughout Anderson and eastern Lauderdale County.
In a town this small, word gets around, and John earns his 5.0-star Google rating the same way every time: careful work and honest reporting. He's a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector with a background in building maintenance and customer service. Anderson buyers rely on his pre-purchase inspections, and folks building on family land or in a new subdivision can count on his new construction inspections before closing.
A creek town in the Tennessee Valley sees its share of humidity, spring storms and standing water after heavy rain. John checks for roof leaks, drainage trouble and damp crawl spaces, and he uses thermal imaging free of charge when he needs to confirm a specific problem. Every report arrives the same day with high-quality photos. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to get your Anderson inspection on the calendar.
Anderson buyers, sellers and builders can choose from every service below, all performed by John himself.
A complete top-to-bottom inspection before you buy, with a photo-filled report the same day.
Find and fix issues before buyers do, and sell with fewer surprises.
An independent inspection before closing catches what the builder missed.
Know your home's radon level against the EPA action level, for a flat fee.
Infrared scans for hidden moisture, insulation gaps and electrical hot spots.
Roof, foundation, electrical, HVAC, investor, five-point, insurance and more.
Clients keep pointing to the same things: meticulous detail, descriptive photos and clear explanations. Here's what a few of them have to say about John Killen.
"John is incredibly meticulous with his inspections and provides fine details and a plethora of documentation."
— Zach Jones
Google Review
"Mr. Killen was very thorough and clearly explained his concerns and recommendations. I would absolutely recommend his services and would use him again."
— Eli
Google Review
"We had a great experience with John. He is professional in every way. I highly recommend him for your home inspection needs."
— Bill Ballard
Google Review
John Killen Home Inspections is locally owned and operated in Florence and serves Anderson along with the rest of eastern Lauderdale County.
Answers to the questions Anderson-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Anderson from his base in Florence. Call or text 256-335-0028, or use our online request form, to schedule in Anderson.com to schedule.
Yes. Even a brand-new home can have missed details. A new construction inspection gives you an independent report before closing so the builder can fix issues while it's easy.
It can help. John uses thermal imaging free of charge to verify a specific issue, and a whole-house thermal scan is available for a small fee. See our thermal imaging page.
You get a same-day report with clear photos and descriptions, and John is happy to answer questions about what he found.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing