Gene Ballin
Home Inspector of
New & Pre-owned homes
TN 407 & MS 0189NH:
Buying a home is awesome!
Buying a home with problems is not.
I have helped 1'000's of home buyers since 1995 to become informed about what they are buying.
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To schedule a home inspection,
text me the following information:
901-355-9370
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Your name?
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Phone number? (best to text with).
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New or pre-owned home?
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House address? (to estimate the cost and to determine my avalability).
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​Days to complete the inspection? (7, 10, 14).
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Desired day for inspection with alternate? (I go out 7 days a week).
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Type of inspection wanted? (general, pool, special).
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Utilities are on or off? (if no utilites it would be a very limted inspection).
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Vacant or occupied?
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Who will open the house for me, can I have a day code? (listing agent or selling agent, seller).
To ask a question, text me:
901-355-9370
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gene.ballin@gmail.com (I send reports out from this email address).
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1779 Kirby Pkwy, Germantown, TN 38138
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My home inspection career:
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Residential home inspections.
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Condo inspections.
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Mold inspections.
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EIFS or artificial stucco inspections.
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Building sewer inspections.
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Radon inspections.
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Multi-family structure inspections.
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Commercial office inspections.
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Retail property inspections.
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Restaurant inspections.
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Construction draw inspections.
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Veterans Administration compliance inspections.
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Housing and Urban Development inspections.
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THDA emergency grant repair program inspections.
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Mediation dispute inspections between homebuyers and builders.
I also created and taught Home Inspection courses at Southwest Community College and Property Maintenance and Plumbing Journeyman courses at MooreTech College of Technology.
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To review my licenses, certifications, and education, scroll to the last page.
General Home Inspection:
A "General Home Inspection" is a inspection and review of the systems and components of the electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, built-in appliances, roof, exterior, interior, structure, insulation, ventilation, and, if present, the fireplace.
* Includes a Verbal report on site or over the phone and a written narrative written report with pictures emailed within 24 hours.
** The inspection fee depends on the size, floors, foundation, design of the home and if local or a long drive to get to.
Above-the-water pool inspection:
An "Above-the-water pool inspection" is an inspection and operational check of the pool filter system, an inspection of the visible pool surface and structure components, and a visual inspection of the pool deck and enclosure.
We do not check water chemistry, as it can change quickly.
The "Above-the-water pool inspection" fee depends on the size and complexity of the pool. Some pools are a simple rectangle with one simple filter system, some pools are much more complex.
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* Includes a Verbal report on site or over the phone and a written narrative written report with pictures emailed within 24 hours.
**Price is seperate from a General Home Inspection and will adjust with the complexity of the pool, filtration, accessories, etc, Minimum fee $150.00.
Reports & Photos:
I write narrative home inspection reports in easy-to-understand language.​
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Reports where the comments can be copied and pasted into emails, texts and counter offers.
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Unlike checklist reports, which use checkmarks or letters, across grids with wordy general terms that you almost need a class to understand.
I take a lot of photos during the home inspection. The photos are sent with the report.
**Reputation**
​ I have been inspecting homes professionally since 1995. Longevity in the home inspection business often correlates with a solid reputation. Clients can trust that my experience has built a foundation of reliable and consistent service. My first-time homebuyer clients will call me again when they are ready to buy their next home. Agents often call me if they are buying a house for themselves because of my reputation.
**Peace of Mind**
Everyone can express different concerns regarding a home, roof, electrical, plumbing, etc. I offer personalized home inspection services to try and answer your specific questions and concerns about the property you are interested in.
**Professional**
When I arrive to start the home inspection, I am equipped with various tools that exceed the common home inspection standard of practice requirements, and if a tool breaks, I usually have a spare! I pride myself on providing quality home inspections to exceed your expectations and, at the same time, respect the seller’s property.