Russellville has been the heart of Franklin County for two centuries. John Killen helps buyers, sellers and investors here see every home clearly.
Russellville started out in 1815 as Russell's Valley, settled by Maj. William Russell along the military road Andrew Jackson promoted toward New Orleans. Incorporated in 1819, it became the Franklin County seat and, after losing the title for a time, won it back for good in 1891. Today the historic Roxy Theatre still stands downtown, and the Franklin County Watermelon Festival brings music and contests to town every August. John Killen inspects Russellville homes from his base over in Florence.
After the Civil War, Russellville became a center of iron production, and the privately owned Alabama Iron Works is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Some homes in town date to those early industrial decades, while others went up in the mid-twentieth century. Older houses often hide galvanized supply lines, aging drains and water heaters past their prime, and John's plumbing inspections check them before they become your problem.
Manufacturing is the city's largest employment sector, and Russellville's diverse, hardworking community keeps steady demand for affordable homes and rentals. First-time buyers want to know a house is sound, and investors need to budget accurately for each property they add. John's investor property inspections lay out the condition of every major system in plain language.
Franklin County is lake country, with TVA reservoirs like Cedar Creek and the Bear Creek lakes, and that damp air finds its way into crawl spaces and attics. John's thermal imaging can confirm a suspected leak at no extra charge, and a whole-house scan is available for a small fee. The Alabama Department of Public Health counts Franklin County among the state's areas with the highest radon potential, so 48-hour radon testing is a smart add-on here.
John Killen is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector, licensed, certified and insured, and he handles every inspection personally. He's unbiased, accurate and thorough, and he'll tell you about the good and the bad without overselling either one. Your report arrives the same day with high-quality photos, and you're welcome to walk the home with him once the inspection is finished. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to schedule your Russellville home inspection.
These are the inspections and testing services John offers Russellville buyers, sellers, investors and real estate agents.
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 Russellville and communities across Franklin County.
Answers to the questions Russellville-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John inspects homes in Russellville and throughout Franklin County from his base in Florence. Russellville homeowners can book with John by calling or texting 256-335-0028.com to schedule.
Older homes here often have aging plumbing, outdated electrical components, worn roofs and crawl space moisture. John checks each closely and explains what needs attention now and what can wait.
It's a good idea. Franklin County is on the Alabama Department of Public Health's list of counties with the highest potential for elevated radon levels, and John offers 48-hour testing for a flat fee.
Yes. John inspects single-family rentals, duplexes and small multi-family properties, and his photo reports help investors plan repairs and negotiate.
The same day. Each report includes high-quality photos and clear descriptions of what John found.
When John uses his thermal camera to verify a specific issue, there's no extra charge. A full whole-house thermal scan is available for a small fee.
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