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 You may have an outdated…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…
If you notice any early warning signs of a plumbing problem in your home, you need to have them addressed immediately to prevent burst pipes, flooding, and other expensive water damage. Some of the most commonly reported telltale signs of plumbing problems include toilets that gurgle after flushing, sputtering faucets, and slow drainage in sinks…
Are you preparing to update your home décor for the fall season? You probably know that seasonal colors are ideal when it comes to furniture coverings and decorations. Oranges, reds, golden yellow, and earth tones are ideal choices. You can also use harvest-themed decorative items throughout your house to create stunning seasonal displays. Autumn gourds…
If you share your home with a furry friend, there are plenty of DIY home improvement ideas that can help you create a stylish space to make your dog or cat feel happy and relaxed. First, choose a location where you know your pet will be comfortable. It’s a good idea to pick a spot…
Explore how landscape lighting and other electrical updates can improve the beauty and safety of your yard. Create your ideal outdoor living space today with these features and discover how you can take back your yard in the evening with comfortable lighting. Beautiful Designs Outdoor lighting can set the tone for a party or offer…
If you’re looking for DIY home improvement ideas to help you add an office to your home, you may not have to sacrifice as much space as you think. Rather than giving up some much-needed room in a bedroom or common area, you can transform any nonessential closet in your home into a functional and…
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…
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.
