ASHI
Certified Inspector following ASHI standards and professional ethics.
About Southern Home Inspection
Experience that explains itself.
Founded by Jerry Kelly, a longtime Birmingham resident and business owner, Southern Home Inspection is built around thorough work, practical explanations and reports that are easy to understand.
Your inspector
Jerry Kelly
Southern Home Inspection was founded with a straightforward goal: take the time needed to inspect the property, explain potential problems or safety hazards, and provide a complete digital report shortly after the inspection.
Clients who cannot attend in person can still receive the report electronically for immediate review. A printed copy can also be provided on request.
State of Alabama Building Commission Licensed Home InspectorLicense # HI-4023
ASHI Certified InspectorAmerican Society of Home Inspectors
InterNACHI Certified InspectorInternational Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Certified Residential ThermographerTraining for thermal imaging in residential inspection
National Home Inspector ExaminationPlus continuing education through InterNACHI and AHIT
Industry leadershipPrevious ASHI South Officer and AHIO Executive Director
How we work
A useful report starts with a useful conversation.
Home inspection is not just a checklist. It is context: what was observed, what it can mean, and where a qualified specialist may need to take a closer look.
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Thorough over rushed
We take the time needed to inspect accessible areas and document what matters.
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Plain language
Findings should help you make a decision, not send you searching the internet for every third word.
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Independent perspective
The inspector works for the client and follows professional standards and ethics.
Professional affiliations
Credentials matter. So does how they are used.
InterNACHI
Certified Professional Inspector with ongoing education resources.
Industry training
AHIT training, thermography education and national examination experience support the inspection process.
Want to talk before you book?
That is encouraged. Ask about the property, process or timing before inspection day.