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1st Choice Home Inspections LLC

Name: 1st Choice Home Inspections LLC
Address: Knoxville, TN, US
Telephone: +18659387575
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Trusted home inspections in Knoxville, Nashville, and East Tennessee since 2002.
30,000+ homes inspected. 1,900+ 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

10/29/2026

Real estate agents know how important it is for their clients to understand what they're buying.

A home inspection helps identify potential problems before closing, gives buyers a better understanding of the property's condition, and helps them make informed decisions about repairs or negotiations.

We've been working with homebuyers and real estate professionals since 2002, and our goal has always been the same: provide a thorough inspection and explain our findings in a way buyers can understand.

📞 (865) 938-7575
🌐 www.1stchoicehomeinspections.com

10/27/2026

An improperly supported electrical service mast has pulled away from the house, causing damage to the roof and flashing.

This is a good example of how an electrical installation issue can also lead to roofing problems.

10/23/2026

This galvanized pipe has significant buildup and signs of deterioration, suggesting a possible long-term leak.

It's likely well beyond its design lifespan.

10/19/2026

If waterproofing came in a can, we'd all be roofers!

Spolier alert: Flex Seal is no substitute for properly installed chimney flashing. 🛠️ 🏠 💦

10/15/2026

Some pretty significant wood decay in this crawlspace.

The floor framing had deteriorated to the point where pieces of the wood could be pulled away by hand.

Definitely not something you want to find supporting the floor above.

10/12/2026

Someone thought it would be a good idea to use Flexo seal on plumbing drain fittings... 😁

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.

1st Choice Home Inspections LLC
📞 865-938-7575
🌐 1stchoicehomeinspections.com

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.

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.

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.

Address

Knoxville, TN

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18659387575

Website

https://www.1stchoicehomeinspections.com/

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