Out in the far western corner of Colbert County, Cherokee mixes railroad-era history with plenty of country living. John inspects every home here with the same honest, careful approach.
Cherokee grew up around the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, which reached the area in 1857 and sparked a building boom once the depot opened. The Natchez Trace Parkway passes nearby, along with Buzzard Roost Spring, where Chickasaw leader Levi Colbert once ran an inn, and Barton Hall, a National Historic Landmark. Paddlers know the town for the Cherokee Kayak Trail on Bear Creek, and the Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard sits just outside town. John Killen makes the trip to Cherokee from his base in Florence.
Every inspection is done by John himself. He's licensed, certified and insured, follows national standards of practice along with the State of Alabama's, and delivers same-day reports with high-quality photos. For Cherokee's older houses and country properties, his foundation inspections and roof inspections are often where the most important findings show up.
Homes around Cherokee range from older places in town to farmhouses and newer homes on acreage. Creek-bottom humidity and heavy spring rains can lead to crawl space moisture, and a whole-house thermal scan, offered for a small fee, can reveal hidden leaks and missing insulation. Colbert County is also one of the Alabama counties flagged for high radon potential, so a 48-hour test is a good idea. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to book your Cherokee home inspection.
From the first walkthrough to radon results, these are the inspections John offers Cherokee home buyers and sellers.
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
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"Mr. Killen was very thorough and clearly explained his concerns and recommendations. I would absolutely recommend his services and would use him again."
— Eli
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"We had a great experience with John. He is professional in every way. I highly recommend him for your home inspection needs."
— Bill Ballard
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John Killen Home Inspections is locally owned and operated in Florence and serves Cherokee and the communities of western Colbert County.
Answers to the questions Cherokee-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Cherokee and the surrounding countryside from Florence. Text or call 256-335-0028 to get your Cherokee inspection on John's calendar.
Yes. John inspects rural homes from the roof to the foundation, with close attention to crawl spaces, drainage and older systems.
Thermal imaging can reveal hidden moisture, air leaks and missing insulation that you can't see with the naked eye. John uses it free to verify specific issues and offers a whole-house scan for a small fee.
You'll get it the same day, with clear photos and descriptions of what John found.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing