"From Craftsman bungalows in Edgewood and Hollywood to mid-century ranches and renovated cottages throughout the city — Jeff Brown and Homepro-Birmingham bring more than 14,000 inspections and a builder’s eye to every Homewood home."
Homewood is one of Birmingham's most beloved suburbs — a walkable, vibrant city just south of downtown, tucked at the foot of Red Mountain and known for its lively 18th Street business district, strong schools, and tight-knit, family-friendly neighborhoods like Edgewood, Hollywood, and West Homewood. With its charming 1920s through 1950s bungalows and cottages, leafy streets, and a true sense of community, Homewood consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the metro. Homepro-Birmingham, Inc. — owned and operated by Jeff Brown, an Alabama Licensed Home Inspector (HI-0205) with more than 14,000 inspections since 1990 — inspects homes throughout Homewood and the surrounding Over-the-Mountain communities.
Jeff knows Homewood's housing stock well. From the city's signature Craftsman bungalows and Tudor cottages in Edgewood and Hollywood to mid-century ranches and the many tasteful renovations and additions that have updated these older homes over the years, he has inspected them all. As a longtime Vestavia Hills resident just up the road, Jeff understands the character of Homewood's established neighborhoods and brings a builder's eye to every inspection — knowing exactly how these homes were built and where age-related issues tend to surface.
Homewood's older, established housing brings era-specific concerns worth a careful look. Many homes date to the 1920s through 1950s, which can mean original or updated-over-original wiring and plumbing, aging foundations, and renovations of varying quality — while the area's mature trees and Red Mountain's slopes make grading and drainage worth close attention. Whether you're buying a classic bungalow in Edgewood or a renovated cottage in Hollywood, Jeff personally walks the home with you, documents every finding with detailed photos, and delivers a simple, comprehensive report the same day. Call or text Jeff at 205-981-1460 to schedule your Homewood inspection.
Every inspection is handled personally by Jeff — thorough, photo-documented, and delivered the same day. Here's what Homepro offers across Homewood and the surrounding area:
A complete top-to-bottom evaluation of the home's structure, systems, and safety — the foundation of every confident purchase.
The full, unbiased picture of a home's condition before you commit — so you can negotiate with confidence and avoid surprises.
Selling your Homewood home? Know what buyers will find before they do, and negotiate from a position of strength.
Independent inspections that catch builder defects before closing or before your warranty expires — on their dime, not yours.
Duplexes, condos, and multi-unit properties get the same thorough evaluation — backed by decades of multi-family experience.
Annual checkups that catch small problems before they become expensive repairs on a home you already own.
Real reviews from Homewood-area homeowners who have trusted Jeff and Homepro-Birmingham with their biggest investment.
"Jeff with Homepro is great! He is responsive, easy to work with, and does a great job. I would recommend him to anyone in the Birmingham area looking for a thorough, honest home inspection."
— Parker Hershey
Homewood, AL
"Jeff was great. He came on short notice, was incredibly professional, and was thorough — explaining all the potential issues he saw as he walked through the house. He spent significant time and made us feel well taken care of. Thanks so much!"
— Charlie Bice
Homewood, AL
"Jeff was outstanding to work with. I joined him during the inspection and learned everything about my home so I could understand the weak points. His experience and expertise are extremely valuable. The report had findings and pictures. Highly recommend."
— Matthew Lusco
Homewood, AL
Locally owned and operated from neighboring Vestavia Hills, Homepro-Birmingham serves all of Homewood — from Edgewood and Hollywood to West Homewood and the neighborhoods along 18th Street at the foot of Red Mountain.
Answers to the most common questions Homewood-area homeowners ask before scheduling a home inspection.
A Homepro general home inspection is a complete top-to-bottom evaluation of the home's roof, foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, attic, basement, and interior and exterior — following national standards as well as those of the State of Alabama. Every finding is documented with photos and explained in plain language.
For an average Homewood-area home, plan on about 2 to 3 hours on-site. Older bungalows and homes with additions can take longer. Jeff never rushes — he takes the time the home needs.
Yes — Jeff encourages it, especially for first-time buyers. He genuinely enjoys walking the home with you so you can see findings firsthand, ask questions in real time, and get honest advice about repairs as he goes.
The same day. Homepro delivers a simple, comprehensive, easy-to-understand report with detailed pictures — available the day of your inspection — so you're never left waiting when you have decisions and deadlines.
Yes. Homepro-Birmingham is an Alabama Licensed Home Inspection company (HI-0205) and Jeff is an AHIO member with more than 14,000 inspections and a builder's background in single and multi-family construction.
The fastest way is to call or text Jeff directly at 205-981-1460, or use the form on our contact page. We'll find a time that fits your closing timeline and get your inspection on the calendar.
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