Clean gutters ensure that rainwater drains away from your home effectively. If your gutters become clogged or broken, you could experience expensive water damage in many areas of your home. Take time to regularly check and clean your gutters throughout the year, especially at the beginning of winter when they may be full of fallen…
If you own a home with a basement, you may already have big plans for using it as additional space. Some people use it as an office, mother-in-law suite or even storage. Whatever the purpose you have in mind, keeping the space dry is important. To combat dampness in a basement, common home maintenance tips…
A leaky faucet can seem like such a tiny thing, but fixing those drips can provide major benefits for your wallet and your sanity. Getting rid of nighttime leaks can help you fall asleep more quickly and enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep. At the same time, you can literally save hundreds of dollars on your…
1. Cutting concrete undermines structural integrity: When you cut a slab you compromise the foundational integrity of the building. You may be able to patch the hole so it’s aesthetically appealing, but the floor will not be as solid as it was to begin with. Plus, if your home sits on ground that’s less than…
Like most homeowners, you want to save money. One of the best ways to reduce your monthly bills is to reduce your monthly energy expenditure. If you want to ensure that you minimize your energy usage, do not buy into energy-saving myths. One myth about saving energy is to close the vents in the rooms…
The latest electrical updates are all about smart use and energy-efficient convenience. Smart thermostats, security features and LED lighting offer excellent features to keep your home feeling safe and modern. Compare these common fixtures to see how a qualified electrician can update your home. Smart Tech Smart home systems offer easy customization of your home.…
Protecting your home from low temperatures and pests means eliminating even the smallest cracks near main entry points. Start your home maintenance in March by examining the seals around doors, windows and vents in order to determine whether there are gaps that must be repaired. Other areas in your home that may require a bit…
Refresh your outdoor living area with new outlets. As one of the most convenient electrical updates, outlets can improve the safety of your yard and offer convenient plug-in points for your lawn care equipment and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy an updated yard with the help of a professional electrician and new outlets placed in safe and…
If saving money on your energy bill is the goal, then it’s important to dispel all of the energy-saving myths. One big myth about saving energy is that turning a device off will save on electricity costs. Here is what you need to know about turning your appliances off. Vampire Electricity Use A lot of…
Nothing in this world truly lasts forever, not even your roof! While this may not come as a surprise, it is important you are aware of how long your home’s roof is expected to last. Although the average life expectancy of a roof is between 20 and 25 years, there are several factors that affect…
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.
