Triana has stood on its Tennessee River bluff since 1819 and is now one of Alabama's fastest-growing towns. John Killen inspects its homes, old and new.
Incorporated in 1819, before Alabama was even a state, Triana is one of the oldest towns in Madison County. It sits on a bluff along the north bank of the Tennessee River and was once a busy river port, until the railroads drew trade elsewhere. The town was reincorporated in 1964 with help from Clyde Foster, who later served as mayor, and the stone Warden's Residence the Civilian Conservation Corps built for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge still stands in the town park. Triana grew faster than any other place in Alabama in the 2020 census, and John Killen serves it from his base in Florence.
That growth means plenty of new homes, and buyers want an independent opinion before closing. John is a State of Alabama Certified Real Estate Inspector, licensed and insured, and he personally handles every new construction inspection and pre-purchase inspection. You get a same-day report full of photos, plus honest answers about the good and the bad.
Living near the river means humidity and moisture that can creep into crawl spaces and walls, and John's thermal imaging camera helps confirm hidden leaks. Madison County is also among the counties the Alabama Department of Public Health flags for high radon potential, so many Triana buyers add a 48-hour radon test. Call or text John at 256-335-0028 to book your Triana inspection.
From new construction and pre-purchase inspections to thermal imaging and radon testing, here's how John helps Triana buyers and sellers.
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 Triana and the communities of southwestern Madison County along the Tennessee River.
Answers to the questions Triana-area home buyers, sellers and agents ask us most.
Yes. John inspects homes in Triana from his base in Florence. Call or text 256-335-0028, or use our contact page, to schedule.
Yes. New homes can still have installation mistakes or missed details. John documents them with photos so your builder can make corrections before closing.
It can. Moisture from the Tennessee River valley and humid summers can lead to damp crawl spaces and hidden leaks, which John checks for and can confirm with thermal imaging.
It's a good idea. At the end of the inspection, John welcomes you to walk the home with him, ask questions and get practical repair advice.
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State of Alabama Certified • Licensed & Insured • Same-Day Reports • Thermal Imaging & Radon Testing