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Gene Ballin is a licensed and experienced Home Inspector of both new and pre-owned homes offering Home Inspection services in Memphis, North West Mississippi, Desoto, Tipton, Fayette, Olive branch, Southaven, Walls, Tunica, Brownsville, Jackson, Atoka, Covington, Millington, Munford, Arlington, Oakland, Cordova, Lakeland, Nutbush, Ripley, Hernando, Byhalia, Horn Lake, etc.
If you do not see your town, ask me if I go there.
Active Licenses and Certifications
Home Inspector TN 407 licensed
Home Inspector MS, 0189 NH licensed
Certified Master Home Inspector, Nachi.org
Registered FHA / HUD Home Inspector
ICC Residential Code Inspector Certified
TN Licensed Builder, Plumber, Mechanical and Electrician
General Home Inspection:
An inspection of the Roof, Exterior, Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace and Structure, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, Fireplace, Attic, Insulation and ventilation, Doors, Windows, built-in appliances and interior.
*Includes a Verbal report on site and a written report with photos.
** The inspection fee depends on the size and type of home.
4-Point Home Inspection:
An inspection of just: Electrical systems, HVAC, Roof, and Plumbing.
*Includes a Verbal report on site and a written report with photos.
** The inspection fee depends on the size and type of home.
*** Costs less than General Home Inspection and is easier to book.
Pool inspection:
An above-the-water inspection of the pool, and an operational check of the condition of the pool and the components, and the pool deck and enclosure.
*The inspection fee depends on the size and type of pool.
**Includes a Verbal report on site and a written report with photos.
Home Inspector Career Summary
I started doing "paid" residential home inspections in 1995. I say "paid" residential home inspections because I was doing home inspections for free earlier than that for my family, remodeling clients, and members of my church.
Primarily, I inspect residential homes. However, I have also done multi-family structure inspections, commercial office inspections, retail property inspections, restaurant inspections, construction draw inspections, compliance inspections for the Veterans Administration, inspections for Housing and Urban Development, inspections for companies that settle disputes between new homebuyers and new homebuilders, artificial stucco inspections, mold inspections, radon inspections, indoor air quality inspections, pool inspections, infrared camera inspections, plumbing camera inspections, energy inspections, and many other specialized inspections.
Completed Home Inspection Education
How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections
How to Perform Roof Inspections
25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys
How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
How to Inspect HVAC Systems
How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation & Interior
How to Inspect the Exterior
How to Perform Deck Inspections
Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector
Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection
Advanced Mold Inspection Training
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss
Comfort and Climate for Inspectors
Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors
Energy Movement for Inspectors
Green Building Inspection
Home Inspection Business
How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes
How to Inspect Pools and Spas Course 8 How to Inspect Septic Systems
How to Inspect Water Heater Tanks
How to Perform Home Energy Audits
How to Perform Mold Inspections
Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers
Inspecting the Means of Egress
Log Home Inspection
The House as a System
Radon Measurement and Mitigation
Boring and Notching in Wood-Frame Construction
Diaphragm Design with SDPWS
Wood, Steel, and Concrete Deterioration
Code Requirements for Conventionally Framed Roofs
Delegated Design: Understanding the Components of Effective Project Management for Designers
Wind Design with the 2015 WFCM
Deck Building 101 - Beginner's Course
Deck Inspection for New and Existing Construction
Boilers and Hydronic Piping
Non-potable Water System Provisions in the 2015 IPC Introduction to Solar Water Heaters for Code Officials
2015 IPC That Affects Plumbing Products
Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms
Air Knife Technology Engineered to Solve Problems Others Ignore
Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control
Designing and Installing Waterproof Tiled Showers
Preservative Treated Wood Specification and use
The Mechanics of Design Insights into Wall-Mounted Toilet Systems
Conserving Water and Energy Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Universal Design Applied to Bathroom and Kitchen
Managing Water Efficiency with Dual-Flush Toilets
Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors
Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers
Vertical Lift Innovations
Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways.
Accessibility in Toilet Room Design
Scalding Understanding Design Solutions for Risk Reduction