Leighton was a cotton shipping town on one of Alabama's earliest railroads, and plenty of its homes have stories to tell. John helps you hear the whole story before you buy.
Settled by 1813 and first known as Crossroads, Leighton took its name from Rev. William Leigh, its first postmaster, and grew into a cotton shipping center after the railroad arrived in 1833. The town in eastern Colbert County still carries that history in places like the Old Brick Presbyterian Church, Preuit Oaks and the site of LaGrange College, and it's proud to be the birthplace of soul singer Percy Sledge. John Killen serves Leighton from his base in Florence, just across the Tennessee River.
John is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector who trained for six months under one of the longest-tenured home inspectors in the state. In a town with this much age, his structural and crawl space inspections matter, along with a close look at wiring, plumbing and the roof. He's honest about the good and the bad, and when he's finished, you're welcome to walk the house with him and ask questions.
Many Leighton homes sit on open farmland where heavy spring storms, humid summers and winter cold snaps all take a toll over the decades. Thermal imaging helps John track down hidden moisture, and since state health officials place Colbert County in Alabama's highest radon potential group, a 48-hour radon test is worth adding. Every client gets same-day reports with clear photos. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to set up your Leighton inspection.
Whether you're buying a family farmhouse or selling a home in town, these are the inspections John offers Leighton clients.
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
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"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
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"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
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John Killen Home Inspections is locally owned and operated in Florence and serves Leighton and the farm communities of eastern Colbert County.
Answers to the questions Leighton-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Leighton and the rest of Colbert County from his base in Florence. Call or text 256-335-0028 to pick a time.
Older rural homes often have aging wiring, updated-in-pieces plumbing, settled foundations and damp crawl spaces. John checks each of these and explains what he finds in plain terms.
It can be. The Alabama Department of Public Health places Colbert County among the counties with the highest radon potential, so John offers 48-hour radon testing for a flat fee.
Leighton clients can ask about protection plans such as the InterNACHI Pro Inspection Warranty. Ask him about it when you schedule.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing