New Market's historic district, mountain views and country homes deserve an inspector who takes his time. That's John Killen.
Settled in the early 1800s by families from Tennessee, New Market is an unincorporated community in northeastern Madison County, just south of the Tennessee line. The Mountain Fork of the Flint River runs along its northern edge, and outliers of the Cumberland Plateau rise to the east. The New Market Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places, and Mount Paran Cemetery holds the graves of pioneers like Isaac Criner and John Miller. It's a quiet, rural place, and John Killen is glad to serve it from his base in Florence.
Owner John Killen is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector with a background in building maintenance, and he does every inspection himself. In New Market that might mean an older home in the historic district, a farmhouse on acreage or a newer house on a country road. His structural inspections, crawl space checks and same-day photo reports help buyers understand exactly what they're getting.
New Market holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Alabama, set in January 1966. That's a good reminder that winter cold snaps can be hard on plumbing, water heaters and heating systems, while humid summers and heavy spring storms put roofs and crawl spaces to the test. John checks all of it and explains what he finds in plain language. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to book your New Market inspection.
From historic homes to country properties, John's services help New Market buyers and sellers make confident decisions.
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, serving New Market and the rural communities of northeast Madison County.
Answers to the questions New Market-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. New Market is part of John's service area from his base in Florence. A quick call or text to 256-335-0028 is all it takes to schedule in New Market.
Yes. John takes a close look at older wiring, plumbing, roofing and foundations, and tells you honestly what's in good shape and what needs work.
It can be. Madison County is one of the Alabama counties the Department of Public Health identifies as having the highest potential for elevated radon. Flat-fee radon testing, run over 48 hours, is available for New Market properties.
Please do. At the end of the inspection, John walks the home with clients, answers questions and offers practical advice about repairs.
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