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Gene Ballin
Home Inspector of
New & Pre-owned homes
TN 407 & MS 0189NH:

I have helped 1'000's of home buyers since 1995 to be better 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?

  • Phone number? (best to text with).

  • New or pre-owned home?

  • House address? (to estimate the cost and to determine my avalability).

  • ​Days to complete the inspection? (7, 10, 14).

  • Desired day for inspection with alternate? (I go out 7 days a week).

  • Type of inspection wanted? (general, pool, special). 

  • Utilities are on or off? (if no utilites it would be a very limted inspection).

  • Vacant or occupied?

  • 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​​​​

What is a 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.

what is a 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.

​Licenses & certifications:

  • Home Inspector TN 407, 2007.

  • Home Inspector MS 0189 NH, 2007.

  • Nachi Certified Master Home Inspector.

  • Registered FHA / HUD Home Inspector.

  • ICC Residential Code Inspector.

  • VA Compliance Inspector, 2011.

  • TN Licensed: Builder, Plumber, Electrician and HVAC, 1998.

  • EIFS inspector, 2004.

  • Pool & Spa Operator / Inspector NSPF, 2005.

  • AmeriSpec Inspector, 2002 (inactive).

  • ASHI member, 2003 (inactive).

**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.

 

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 ask the address of the house when we first chat, I look up the house and think about potential issues that the house design could have before I arrive for the inspection.

 

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.

My home inspection career:

  • Residential home inspections.

  • Condo inspections.

  • Mold inspections.

  • EIFS or artificial stucco inspections.

  • Building sewer inspections.

  • Radon inspections.

  • Multi-family structure inspections.

  • Commercial office inspections.

  • Retail property inspections.

  • Restaurant inspections.

  • Construction draw inspections.

  • Veterans Administration compliance inspections.

  • Housing and Urban Development inspections.

  • THDA emergency grant repair program inspections.

  • Mediation dispute inspections between homebuyers and builders.

  • Created and taught Home Inspection courses at Southwest Community College.

  • Created and taught Propery maintenace courses: electrical, plumbing and capentry at MooreTech College of Technology. 

  • Created and taught the Plumbing Journeyman courses at MooreTech College of Technology.

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To review my licenses, certifications, and education, scroll to the last page.

​​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.

  • 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.

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