Are you assisting a homeowner who is selling their home? You need to ensure they list it for a fair and reasonable price, and home prices can fluctuate dramatically over time. The appraisal process is vital for ensuring that your client gets the best possible sale price for their property, and a professional inspection and…
Selling a home is a major change and a great opportunity, especially if you are willing to invest the time and effort into making your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers. While some people consider inspection unnecessary, it’s indeed a valuable part of the selling process. A professional home inspector can help you…
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous gasses anyone could find in their home. Carbon monoxide exposure can quickly cause negative health symptoms such as severe headaches, disorientation, and much more. The worst part is that carbon monoxide is very difficult to detect. It is completely colorless and odorless, and it can accumulate indoors…
Houseplants offer much more than natural decoration for your home. Depending on the types of houseplants you buy and how well you take care of them, your houseplants can offer several health benefits to you and your family. Houseplants oxygenate the air and eliminate carbon dioxide, making your interior air more breathable. They also have…
Whether you plan on staying n your home for many years or want to list it for sale in the near future, you need to know what to do when you encounter mold growth. Mold is extremely destructive and highly hazardous to human health, so you need to address this problem immediately once discovered. Try…
Pests such as termites, mice, squirrels, and even birds can be incredibly destructive when they infest a home. If you notice any warning signs of a pest infestation it’s imperative to contact a professional exterminator as soon as possible. Pests can not only physically damage your home but also cause health hazards for you and…
If you want to streamline home expenses, your utilities are a great place to start. Many homes consume excess power due to appliance issues, inefficiency, and physical problems with the structures. Take time to look at your energy bills over the past few years and see how things have changed. You may have an outdated…
If you have a problematic tree on your property, you should understand what tree removal entails and when you may need it. If you have a dead or diseased tree on your property, you should have it removed by professionals as soon as possible to prevent it from creating health hazards or attracting pests. If…
Joe Holland Certified Home Inspector
Joe Holland is a native of Chattanooga, TN, and the North GA area. He attended a local high school and the University of Chattanooga.
Joe is married to wife Lisa for 30 plus years and has 3 daughters. He is a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church
His full-time career began in customer service and logistical management with various retail companies. After 20+ years, this evolved into a career focused on building/team safety and new site development. He has worked as a site safety manager/facilities inspector in multiple Amazon facilities and site construction projects with VW before continuing his education and completing the Home Inspectors certification with ASHI ( American Society Home Inspectors) and interNACHI (international Association of Certified Home Inspectors) and becoming a TN licensed inspector In 2019. Since that date, he has completed an average of 280 inspections a year. He continues to stay up-to-date on building standards and practices by attending training and seminars with various continuing education programs, such as HITA (Home Inspectors Tennessee Association) Having a background in home inspection and OSHA safety, Joe is well suited to inspect both residential and commercial properties.
Founder & President of PRECISE Inspections, Inc: Tim Larkins
Our Founder and President, Tim Larkins was trained by AHIT (The American Home Inspectors Training Institute) back in 2005 and has since become one of just a few local Certified Master Inspectors through the National Certified Master Inspector Board. Tim is Tennessee State Licensed (TN License #384) and Certified to perform home and commercial property inspections, perform Radon testing, is a Certified Residential Thermographer to consult water damage or water intrusion as well as home scans for energy loss areas. Besides Tim’s vast education in home construction and system components, Tim comes from the service and detail oriented field of Golf. That’s right, Tim’s “prior life” was an active Class-A Golf professional with the PGA of America serving as Head Golf Professional of Barnsley Gardens from 2002-2005 and working as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club from 1999-2002. Golf has taught Tim to look at things considering the “big picture”. This meant managing the golf shop, driving range, golf course, upcoming tournaments, staff, course conditions, lessons, etc … all at the same time. And if something fell through the cracks, there was going to be trouble. Tim uses those same skill sets to look at your property … balancing all major and minor systems and how they’re working together to best get a “big picture” of the property and its overall condition. Tim is as honest as they come and the current president of “Christ the King” Lutheran Church in Dalton, GA.
