Know exactly what you're buying before you sign. John Killen inspects the home from the roof to the foundation and delivers a clear, photo-filled report the same day.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, and the excitement of finding the right house can make it easy to overlook what you can't see. A pre-purchase home inspection gives you an unbiased, professional look at the condition of the property before you're locked in, so you can move forward with confidence or renegotiate if needed.
John Killen is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector who inspects both new construction and older homes across Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville and communities throughout North Alabama. He evaluates the major systems and components of the home, documents what he finds with high-quality photos, and explains it in plain language.
Every client receives a detailed, easy-to-read report the same day, so you and your agent have what you need to make decisions while the clock is running on your contract. At the end of the inspection, John encourages you to walk the home with him, ask questions and get practical advice about repairs.
Here's what home buyers across the Shoals can expect from a John Killen pre-purchase inspection.
Every major system and component evaluated and documented — clients say John leaves no stone unturned.
High-quality photos and clear, descriptive comments on every item that needs attention.
Your full report is delivered the same day, keeping your purchase on schedule.
The good and the bad, explained plainly. John works for you, not the deal.
A fresh coat of paint and a staged living room can hide a lot. Roof leaks, aging electrical panels, plumbing problems, foundation cracks and failing HVAC equipment are expensive surprises that often don't show up during a showing.
A pre-purchase inspection puts those issues on the table while you still have options. You can ask the seller to make repairs, negotiate a credit or a lower price, plan and budget for future work, or walk away if the problems are bigger than you're willing to take on.
One of John's clients put it this way: his descriptive comments and pictures saved her from a not-so-great deal on a house. That's exactly what a good inspection is supposed to do.
A pre-purchase inspection covers the home's major systems and components, inside and out.
As soon as your offer is accepted. Most purchase contracts include an inspection period, and scheduling early gives you time to review the report, ask questions and negotiate repairs before that window closes.
The same day. John's reports include high-quality photos and clear descriptions, so you and your agent can review the findings and decide on next steps right away.
Yes, and we encourage it. John asks clients to join him at the end of the inspection, so he can give the home his full attention while he works. Then he walks the home with you, explains what he found and answers your questions. It's the best way to understand the house you're about to buy.
Yes. John inspects both new construction and older homes. Brand-new homes can still have problems, so an independent inspection before closing is a smart move. See our New Construction Inspections page.
Yes. We offer 48-hour radon testing for a flat fee, and John uses thermal imaging free of charge when he needs it to verify a specific issue. A whole-house thermal scan is available for a small fee.
From your first phone call to your finished report, here's exactly what to expect when you hire John Killen Home Inspections.
Call, text or email John at 256-335-0028 or request your inspection online. Add radon testing or a whole-house thermal scan if you'd like.
John inspects the home from the roof to the foundation, using thermal imaging when needed to verify hidden issues.
When the inspection is finished, John encourages you to walk the home with him. He'll show you what he found, answer your questions and offer practical advice about repairs.
You receive a detailed, easy-to-read report with high-quality photos and clear descriptions the same day.
State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing • Serving Florence & the Shoals