Elgin grew up at the crossroads of U.S. 72 and Highway 101 in eastern Lauderdale County. John Killen helps buyers and sellers here understand every home before closing.
Elgin is an unincorporated community in eastern Lauderdale County, centered on the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and State Route 101. It was first known as Ingram's Crossroads, for landowner Benjamin Ingram, and took the name Elgin in 1901 after Elgin, Illinois. From the crossroads, Highway 101 heads south and crosses the Tennessee River on top of Wheeler Dam, while U.S. 72 links the community with Florence to the west and Rogersville to the east. John Killen Home Inspections serves Elgin from its base in Florence.
John is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector, licensed and insured, with a background in building maintenance and customer service. He's unbiased and thorough, and clients give him a 5.0-star Google rating for his detailed photos and clear explanations. For Elgin buyers he offers complete pre-purchase inspections, and for newer homes he provides new construction inspections that catch issues before the builder walks away.
Being close to the river means humidity, and humidity finds its way into attics, crawl spaces and wall cavities. John uses thermal imaging free of charge to verify a specific issue, with a whole-house scan available for a small fee. Lauderdale County is also flagged by the state health department for high radon potential, so his 48-hour radon test is worth adding. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to schedule in Elgin.
Here's every inspection service John offers to Elgin home buyers, sellers and builders.
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.
"Highly recommend John Killen for home inspections!! He did such a thorough job and gave descriptive comments on all the hits that it saved us from a not so great deal on a house. On top of the amazing pictures attached. We are continuing our search for a home and will be contacting John again! If I could I would give 10,000 stars!"
— Katie Steenburgh
Google Review
"John Killen with Killen Home Inspections is an absolute expert in his field! His attention to detail, professionalism, and knowledge made my home inspection process smooth and stress-free."
— Jamie Cain
Google Review
"We can’t say enough good things about John from John Killen Home Inspections LLC! He was so kind and easy to talk to, which made the whole inspection process way less stressful."
— Shannen Jones
Google Review
John Killen Home Inspections is locally owned and operated in Florence, serving Elgin and the communities along the U.S. 72 corridor in eastern Lauderdale County.
Answers to the questions Elgin-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Elgin and nearby communities from his base in Florence. Call or text 256-335-0028 to set up an inspection.
Moisture from the Tennessee River valley can lead to damp crawl spaces, attic condensation and hidden water damage. John checks these areas closely and uses thermal imaging when he needs to confirm a problem.
No. Elgin is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, and many addresses in the area use a Rogersville ZIP code. John covers every corner of the area from his base in Florence.
Yes. John's 48-hour radon test is available across Elgin for a flat fee. Learn more on our radon testing page.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing