Hartselle pairs a railroad-era downtown with quiet neighborhoods and growing subdivisions. John Killen brings a thorough, unbiased inspection to every one of them.
Hartselle grew up beside the railroad. The Louisville & Nashville line opened a station here in 1872, the town was laid out along the tracks, and Depot Days still celebrates that heritage every September. After a 1916 fire destroyed the downtown, residents rebuilt, and today the Hartselle Downtown Commercial Historic District is known for its antique and gift shops. John Killen serves this Morgan County town out of his home base in Florence.
Hartselle has been named one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America, and its neighborhoods show why. Older houses close to downtown sit a few streets away from mid-century ranches and newer homes on the edges of town. Older homes can raise questions with insurance companies, and a five-point inspection documents the roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and water heater so your insurer has what it needs.
With US 31 running through town and Alabama 36 connecting to I-65 just east, Hartselle makes a practical home for people working in Decatur, Huntsville or Cullman. That makes for a steady mix of first-time buyers, growing families and longtime owners ready to downsize. Sellers who order a pre-listing inspection can handle repairs on their own schedule instead of under a buyer's deadline, and buyers of new builds get an independent check on the builder's work.
North Alabama weather keeps a house busy. Muggy summers push air conditioners hard, spring storms test roofs and flashing, and the occasional winter cold snap finds any plumbing that isn't protected. John checks each of those systems carefully. He also offers 48-hour radon testing, a sensible step here since Morgan County ranks among the Alabama counties the Department of Public Health identifies as having the greatest radon potential.
Every Hartselle inspection is performed by John Killen himself, a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector who is licensed, certified and insured. He's unbiased and honest about the good and the bad, and his 5.0-star Google rating comes from clients who value his attention to detail. Reports with high-quality photos arrive the same day. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 and he'll find a time that works for your closing.
Here's every inspection and add-on John offers Hartselle home buyers, sellers, agents and investors.
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, serving Hartselle and the surrounding Morgan County area.
Answers to the questions Hartselle-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Hartselle and all of Morgan County from his base in Florence. Call or text 256-335-0028 to pick a date.
Yes. John's five-point inspection covers the roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and water heater, with photos your insurer can review.
It's worth it. Morgan County is one of the Alabama counties with the highest potential for elevated radon levels, and John's 48-hour radon test is offered for a flat fee.
For many sellers, yes. It lets you find and fix problems before buyers do, price the home with confidence and avoid surprises during negotiations.
Yes. John delivers your report the same day, with high-quality photos and clear descriptions.
Yes. John gives new builds the same top-to-bottom inspection as older homes so you can address any issues with the builder before closing.
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