1st Choice Home Inspections

1st Choice Home Inspections 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. Tom

my 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

Some of the most important areas of a home aren't always noticed during a typical walk-through.During a home inspection,...
09/03/2026

Some of the most important areas of a home aren't always noticed during a typical walk-through.

During a home inspection, we evaluate readily accessible and visible areas such as the attic, roof, plumbing components, electrical system, and crawl space or foundation.

A closer look at these areas can help identify defects and concerns that may not be obvious to a home buyer and provide a better understanding of the home's overall condition.






One of the many positive reviews we've received recently.We're glad we could help make a stressful situation a little ea...
09/01/2026

One of the many positive reviews we've received recently.

We're glad we could help make a stressful situation a little easier and get the inspection taken care of quickly.

Thanks for trusting 1st Choice Home Inspections!





Water damage, persistent moisture, musty odors, or suspicious staining can all be signs that something more may be going...
08/31/2026

Water damage, persistent moisture, musty odors, or suspicious staining can all be signs that something more may be going on.

Mold isn't always obvious or easy to spot. Testing can help identify what's present and give you a better understanding of the conditions in the home.

If you have concerns about possible mold or moisture, give us a call at (865) 938-7575 to schedule mold testing.






Mold testing isn't just about looking for visible growth.As part of the inspection, we also look at conditions that can ...
08/28/2026

Mold testing isn't just about looking for visible growth.

As part of the inspection, we also look at conditions that can contribute to mold and moisture problems. We use professional moisture assessment equipment to measure humidity, surface temperature, dew point, and other environmental conditions.

The inspection also includes a visual assessment for signs of mold growth, like what you see on this door.

Identifying the moisture source and understanding the surrounding conditions are important parts of evaluating a potential mold problem.






We encourage our clients to join us once the home inspection is complete.That gives us time to perform a thorough inspec...
08/26/2026

We encourage our clients to join us once the home inspection is complete.

That gives us time to perform a thorough inspection, then walk you through what we found, show you any areas of concern, and answer your questions in person.

You'll still receive a detailed inspection report, but seeing the findings firsthand and talking them through with your inspector can make them much easier to understand.






08/25/2026

This home has a wood-burning fireplace in the living room but there's no chimney or flue visible on the exterior.

That means there's no clear path for the smoke and combustion gases to vent outside.

Definitely not something you want to overlook.






There's a lot more to a home inspection than what you can see walking through a house.We look at the roof, structure, el...
08/21/2026

There's a lot more to a home inspection than what you can see walking through a house.

We look at the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and the major interior and exterior components to get a better picture of the home's overall condition.

Knowing the condition of the home before you buy can help you make a more informed decision.

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08/19/2026

This condensate drain line had broken inside the wall, allowing water from the HVAC system to drain directly into the garage wall instead of where it was supposed to go.

A problem like this can stay hidden while moisture continues to build up inside the wall.

Exactly why the areas you can’t easily see matter during a home inspection.





08/17/2026

It doesn’t look like much, but this is exactly the kind of detail we’re looking for on a roof.

The shingle was improperly overlapped at the flashing, leaving an exposed nail head between the tabs.

Easy to miss from the ground. Not so easy to ignore once you know what you’re looking at.




When “just put some more stuff around it” becomes a plumbing technique.Several PVC drain connections were improperly sea...
08/10/2026

When “just put some more stuff around it” becomes a plumbing technique.

Several PVC drain connections were improperly sealed with an unidentified gray sealant applied around the outside of the fittings.

PVC drain fittings are supposed to be properly solvent-welded at the mating surfaces, not patched from the outside with mystery goo.

It may not be leaking today, but this isn't a proper repair.




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Knoxville, TN

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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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