Settled by German immigrants and named for the patron saint of firefighters, St. Florian is a small town with deep roots. John Killen helps its buyers and sellers know exactly what they're getting.
St. Florian got its start in the 1870s, when land that had been part of a plantation owned by brothers John and Matthew Wilson was split into smaller tracts and bought by German immigrants. They named the community for St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, and the town incorporated in 1970. Old Jackson Highway runs through the middle of town, and the nature trails at Shoal Creek Preserve sit close by. John Killen Home Inspections serves St. Florian from its home base in Florence.
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, and he brings a background in building maintenance to every job. For St. Florian buyers, that means a thorough pre-purchase inspection that covers the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Sellers can get ahead of the buyer's inspector with a pre-listing inspection, and John also inspects new construction before closing.
Homes around St. Florian range from older houses on roomy lots to newer builds along the county roads. Shoal Creek country stays humid much of the year, so John pays close attention to crawl spaces, attic ventilation and signs of moisture, using his thermal imaging camera at no extra charge when he needs to verify a specific issue. You'll get a same-day report with clear photos and plain explanations. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to set up your St. Florian inspection.
Whether you're buying, selling or building in St. Florian, these are the inspection services John offers.
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 and serves St. Florian along with the rest of Lauderdale County and the Shoals.
Answers to the questions St. Florian-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves St. Florian from his base in Florence. Getting a St. Florian inspection on the books is easy: call or text 256-335-0028.com, to schedule.
Humidity near Shoal Creek and heavy spring rains can lead to damp crawl spaces, wood damage and moisture problems. John checks the crawl space closely and explains what he finds. Learn more on our crawl space inspections page.
It can be. A pre-listing inspection shows you issues before a buyer finds them, so you can make repairs or price the home with confidence.
No. John delivers your report the same day, with high-quality photos and clear descriptions of what he found.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing