Town Creek grew up as Jonesboro at the crossroads of Highway 72 and Highway 101, a few miles south of Wheeler Dam. John Killen inspects its homes, farmhouses and rural properties with the same care he'd give his own.
Long before it was Town Creek, this corner of western Lawrence County was known as Jonesboro, named for early settler William Jones. The town was incorporated in 1875, and today it centers on the crossroads of U.S. Highway 72 and State Highway 101, with a rail line running through town and Wheeler Dam spanning the Tennessee River a few miles north. People here still talk about the Hazlewood High School football tradition. John Killen serves Town Creek from his base in Florence, covering in-town homes and the farm country around them.
John is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector, and the company is licensed, certified and insured. He 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 visit. For Town Creek buyers, that usually means a full pre-purchase inspection, with a close look at roofs, wiring, plumbing and HVAC on homes that may have seen several decades of use.
Rural homes around Town Creek often sit on crawl spaces, and the humid Tennessee Valley air can leave them damp. John checks for moisture, sagging framing and past water damage, and he'll use his thermal camera at no charge to confirm a specific concern. Lawrence County ranks among the Alabama counties the state health department flags for higher radon potential, so a 48-hour radon test is worth adding. You'll get a same-day report with clear photos. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to set up your Town Creek inspection.
Whether you're buying in town or out along Highway 101, these are the inspections John offers Town Creek buyers, sellers and property owners.
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
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"Mr. Killen was very thorough and clearly explained his concerns and recommendations. I would absolutely recommend his services and would use him again."
— Eli
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"We had a great experience with John. He is professional in every way. I highly recommend him for your home inspection needs."
— Bill Ballard
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John Killen Home Inspections is locally owned in Florence and inspects homes in Town Creek and throughout Lawrence County, from the Highway 72 corridor to the Wheeler Dam area.
Answers to the questions Town Creek-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John serves Town Creek and the surrounding Lawrence County countryside from his base in Florence. Reach out at 256-335-0028 to schedule a home inspection in Town Creek.
Yes. John inspects rural homes and farmhouses regularly, paying close attention to the crawl space, foundation, roof and older electrical and plumbing systems.
It is. Lawrence County is on the Alabama Department of Public Health's list of counties with the highest radon potential, and John offers 48-hour radon testing for a flat fee.
Of course. When the inspection is complete, John welcomes you to walk the home with him, ask questions and get practical advice on any repairs he found.
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