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1st Choice Home Inspections LLC Trusted home inspections in Knoxville, Nashville, and East Tennessee since 2002.
30,000+ homes inspected. 1,800+ 5-star Google reviews.
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Buyer, pre-listing, and specialized inspections including radon, termite, mold, well water, and EIFS. 1st Choice Home Inspections was founded by Tommy Kirby of Knoxville in 2002. Since that time, he has inspected thousands of homes in the Knoxville and Nashville area. After hurricane Katrina, FEMA contracted 1st Choice Home Inspections to inspect hundreds of storm damaged homes in New Orleans. Tommy was contracted by HUD to make regularly scheduled inspections throughout Middle and Eastern Tennessee.

1st Choice Home Inspections offers seller's home inspections, buyer's home inspections, mold inspection and testing, well-water testing, EIFS inspections, asbestos testing, and radon testing. We currently have six inspectors in the Knoxville area including Adam Ables, Joshua Sukosd, Thomas Crews, Danny Harbin, David Trent, & Tommy Kirby. All of our inspectors are licensed by the State of Tennessee and members of InterNachi. Knoxville: (865) 938-7575 extension 1
Nashville: (615) 538-7707

New decking can hide serious problems underneath.During this inspection, we found:• New decking installed directly over ...
10/08/2026

New decking can hide serious problems underneath.

During this inspection, we found:

• New decking installed directly over old, rotten decking.
• A grossly undersized, single-ply outer rim board supporting the joists.
• Improper attachment to the support posts, with significant cracking at the connections.
• Joists separating from the outer rim and the ledger board at the house.
• Undersized, overspanned joists carrying the additional load of a hot tub.

These conditions create serious concerns about deck failure or collapse. We recommended keeping the deck and hot tub out of use until a qualified structural engineer evaluates the structure and necessary repairs are completed.

Before you fall in love with the finish, find out what's supporting it.

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Buying a home is a big investment, and there are a few things every homebuyer should know before the inspection.Even a b...
10/06/2026

Buying a home is a big investment, and there are a few things every homebuyer should know before the inspection.

Even a beautiful home can have expensive problems, and new construction isn't necessarily free of defects. A home inspection helps identify concerns so you know what you're dealing with before you buy.

We've put together 7 things worth keeping in mind when getting your home inspected.






A plumbing leak has caused rot to this floor truss, compromising its structural integrity.Water leaks can affect more th...
10/02/2026

A plumbing leak has caused rot to this floor truss, compromising its structural integrity.

Water leaks can affect more than just the plumbing. When surrounding structural components are damaged, the problem becomes much bigger than the leak itself.

This deck had improper blocking between the CMU columns and the deck framing.Those blocks are holding the weight of the ...
09/28/2026

This deck had improper blocking between the CMU columns and the deck framing.

Those blocks are holding the weight of the first-floor deck which contains a hot tub, second-floor deck, and roof structure.

That's a lot of weight relying on those blocks.

Sometimes the signs are very subtle.In this case, dark, wavy discoloration in the corner was a clue that moisture could ...
09/25/2026

Sometimes the signs are very subtle.

In this case, dark, wavy discoloration in the corner was a clue that moisture could be coming up through the concrete slab. A moisture meter confirmed elevated moisture content in the flooring.






09/21/2026

After running the plumbing for a few minutes, water started coming out from underneath the wall in the adjacent garage.

That pointed to a plumbing drain leak somewhere inside the wall cavity that will need to be checked by a plumber.

Without running the plumbing long enough, something like this could easily go unnoticed.

09/16/2026

Foundation problems don't always show up as one obvious crack.

Changes in the wall itself, movement, moisture, and damage to the block can all be signs that something more is going on. In this case, there was enough concern to recommend having a foundation repair contractor take a closer look.

This is exactly why the foundation is an important part of a home inspection.

This PVC drain line terminates into an older cast iron pipe without a proper union.Connections like this should be prope...
09/14/2026

This PVC drain line terminates into an older cast iron pipe without a proper union.

Connections like this should be properly joined so the drain line is secure and less likely to leak or separate.





09/11/2026

After running the plumbing, we noticed water coming out of this pipe outside the home.

Turns out the kitchen sink was not connected to the wastewater line.

09/09/2026

Moisture intrusion and microbial growth hidden behind this closed panel.

Problems like this aren't always obvious which is one reason mold inspections can be important.






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Knoxville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+18659387575

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