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1st Choice Home Inspections

Founded 2002 • With Angi since August 2010

5.0

(121) Verified Reviews

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Nashville 615-538-7707 Knoxville 865-938-7575

Knoxville, TN 37938

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Description

1st Choice Home Inspections was founded in 2002 by Tommy Kirby. We are a multi-inspector firm servicing East TN as well as the Greater Nashville Area. Our inspectors are licensed by the State of Tennessee and members of InterNACHI. We provide great care to our clients by performing the best

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Brian E.
5.0
08/10/2021
Perfect very good I used them multiple times
Description of Work
home inspection
Category
home inspection
Aditya S.
5.0
01/03/2021
I hired 1st choice for a home inspection in the Knoxville area as a home buyer. Thomas Crews was my inspector. My experience was fantastic! The most important thing is that the inspection was excellent and thorough. I had several things I wanted the inspector to look for. After his inspection, Thomas called me for around 15 minutes on the phone to go over the things I asked about and to tell me a bit more. When I saw the inspection report, I was amazed at how much he was able to inspect and document during his time slot. Importantly, it was very well written up and explained. I am not a first time home buyer, so I have seen two previous inspection reports. This report was worth much more. I hired 1st choice based on seeing that they had almost entirely positive reviews everywhere. For a company of this size, avoiding negative reviews is extremely difficult. I found that they were professional in conduct and responsiveness. The pricing was fair -- $395 for inspection and $150 for a 2 day Radon test. The Radon cost is a bit higher than other companies, but is a better test because it is 2 days of continuous monitoring with professional grade equipment and the inspector has to go back to get the equipment. In summary, I think is very likely the best inspection company in Knoxville. Comparable price with superior, professional, and knowledgable service.
Description of Work
Home Inspection & Radon Detection
Category
home inspection, radon testing

Service Provider Response

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to work with you [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate the great review also!
Deborah P.
5.0
07/24/2020
Richard Triggs is amazing. Always courteous, professional, detailed, and timely. He conducts his business with the utmost integrity. He’s completed several inspections for us and we have complete confidence in his work. I highly recommend Richard.
Description of Work
Home inspections
Category
home inspection, radon testing, mold removal

Service Provider Response

Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We are happy to help and appreciate the opportunity to work with you.
Cindy J.
5.0
05/12/2020
They did a great job! I got my inspection report with pictures the same day. I was able to call and talk with David and get some additional information on an item I wasn’t quite sure about and he explained in detail. I would definitely use them again on any project requiring their services!
Description of Work
Home Inspection
Category
home inspection

Service Provider Response

Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to assist you in your home purchase.
Jeff H.
5.0
10/07/2018
It went great, Richard was very thorough and explained everything he found. I feel like it was a good investment to have him inspect a home I thought was almost perfect. His pictures and report was extremely helpful, allowing me to work with the builder to get issues fixed.
Description of Work
New home inspection
Category
home inspection, radon testing

Service Provider Response

Thank you! Glad we could serve you.
Mike B.
5.0
05/06/2018
Tommy was very responsive, customer-focused, and professional. He completed the inspection promptly and provided the completed report promptly. We highly recommend him, his company, and service.
Description of Work
Stucco Inspection
Category
home inspection
Lois H.
4.0
01/01/2018
good company for your prepurchase inspection
Description of Work
new home inspection
Category
home inspection, radon testing

Service Provider Response

Thank your for the review!
Jan K.
5.0
11/02/2017
Perfect. We have moved many times and have never found a thorough and accurate Inspector, until now. Richard took his time. He answered all of my questions and made recommendations for the future care of our home. The experience couldn't have been better.
Description of Work
Home inspection
Category
home inspection, radon testing

Service Provider Response

Thank you so much for the kind words !
Chris S.
4.0
08/10/2017
Excellent service, excellent work. I would've given a better rating except I hired him to do an emergency inspection and due to time constraints needed the report a couple days earlier than normal--paid extra for this. Long story short, he says he sent the report but I didn't get it in time. I called, he sent it again, it still didn't come. He got a friend to send it and it came (2 days late). He said he'd refund the extra I paid but he never did.
Description of Work
Home inspection
Category
home inspection

Service Provider Response

Thank you for the review. This is Tommy Kirby the owner of First Choice Home Inspections. I can't find any record of us having performing an inspection at this address. And we never charge extra for a quick turnaround. Could you call me on my cell phone? 865. 696. 8823
Sherri H.
5.0
07/07/2017
Nathan Ivy was my inspector from the Knoxville branch. He was very friendly, and extremely thorough with his inspection. My report was ready the next day (minus the radon test which takes over 48 hours due to the nature of the testing) which was a lot earlier than I had expected. He and Tommy Kirby, the owner, kept me in the loop with emails and they even informed me when they were driving the mold samples to the lab for testing. They found mold which needed to be re mediated before the house could be safely lived in, and some structural things with the foundation which probably caused the mold. I paid $965 and it was worth every penny because if we had completed the home purchase without an inspection, we would have been stuck with thousands of dollars of repairs and probably been ill from the mold as well, I would totally recommend 1st Choice Home Inspectors to anyone in Nashville, or Knoxville, and the surrounding areas.
Description of Work
My husband and I needed an inspection on a home we had made an offer on. We had the regular home inspection, plus mold and radon testing.
Category
home inspection
Gayle K.
5.0
06/26/2017
Excellent. Richard was on time and did an extremely thorough inspection explaining his findings to us during the inspection. We then received a written report within 24 hours.
Description of Work
Home inspection prior to closing on the home.
Category
home inspection
William C.
5.0
06/15/2017
The inspector was set to arrive at one time, but I asked if he could show up later so that I could meet and go over everything with the home. He agreed to the new time. I then was not able to make it, but he called me and went over the entire report with me. Service was excellent from the time I called the customer service to set up appointment until the actual service was performed. 2 thumbs up!
Description of Work
I needed a home inspection done before I could proceed with buying my new home.
Category
home inspection
Swaroop P.
2.0
06/15/2017
Left numerous messages, no response. Receptionist was polite but the job did not get done.
Description of Work
Wanted phase inspection and final inspection for a new build.
Category
home inspection
Erica N.
5.0
04/11/2017
Excellent service and very thorough!
Description of Work
Inspection on new home
Category
home inspection
Tim C.
5.0
04/05/2017
ready to close on new home and builder had major water leak that flooded 1st floor. I had Mr. Triggs come out and he surveyed damaged with first inspection. Then came back and done a full inspection of whole house. even though it was a new construction he found several things that had to be fixed other that the water damage. He was a tremendous asset to have even on a brand new house. Will definitely recommend Mr. Triggs to anyone. Very happy with service. Thank you.
Description of Work
I had a new construction home inspected. Twice
Category
home inspection
Megan W.
5.0
04/03/2017
The inspector, Richard Triggs, arrived punctually and proceeded to perform an extremely thorough inspection, despite the unexpected presence of the seller and two large dogs! Afterwards he took time to show us the pictures and explain the serious structural issues he found. We were very grateful that these things were brought to our attention while we could still get out of the contract. His detail written report followed the next day.
Description of Work
We needed a home inspection for a house on which we had signed a contract.
Category
home inspection
David R.
5.0
03/30/2017
An "A" well deserved, these folks are very good at what they do. 100% recommended.
Description of Work
Home Inspection
Category
home inspection
Lauren S.
5.0
03/20/2017
Entire experience was fantastic! Extremely thorough inspection and report. Our inspector David was very eager to answer any questions and show us findings throughout the inspection and our report was available the next day. He even went back out to the property to re-inspect areas that he couldn't during the initial inspection due to furniture as well as repairs made to the house after the initial inspection. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing an inspection, and we will be using them again for all of our inspections in the future!
Description of Work
We needed a home inspection for a house we wanted to purchase
Category
home inspection

Service Provider Response

Thank you so much!
Brenda T.
5.0
12/30/2016
They seemed competent so I would recommend them.
Description of Work
I have used 1st Choice Home Inspections for my home inspection when I bought my house.
Category
home inspection
Jack H.
5.0
12/03/2016
Richard seems very knowledgeable and common sense in approach. The resulting written report captured the details of the verbal report he provided at the end of the inspection.
Description of Work
New home inspection
Category
home inspection
Laura B.
5.0
10/24/2016
Excellent information provided and delivered quickly. I would use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work
House inspection
Category
home inspection
Rick S.
5.0
10/20/2016
Performed a VERY DETAILED inspection with report.
Description of Work
Inspected a home for purchase.
Category
home inspection
Mary M.
5.0
10/08/2016
Arrived right on time and report was thorough and understandable.
Description of Work
Home inspection prior to purchase
Category
home inspection
Jessica H.
5.0
09/20/2016
Great, very professional and prompt. Thorough too
Description of Work
Home inspectiom
Category
home inspection
Daniel V.
5.0
09/07/2016
Everything was fantastic. The inspector did a great job and was very professional about his work. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work
There wasn't much that he didn't do! Nathan was the inspector and he looked at everything i can possibly think of and had some great recommendations.
Category
home inspection

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    Business Highlights

    Veteran Owned & OperatedVeteran Owned & Operated
    Family Owned & OperatedFamily Owned & Operated
    Emergency Services OfferedEmergency Services Offered
    Home inspection
    Radon Detection and Reduction
    Water and Smoke Damage
    Licensed
    Trade License Number
    217
    Trade License Locale
    Tennessee
    Trade License Authority
    State of Tennessee
    Insured
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    General Information
    Free Estimates
    Yes
    Eco-Friendly Accreditations
    Yes
    Payment Options
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check, PayPal
    Senior Discount
    no
    Emergency Service
    Yes
    Warranties
    No

    Services Offered

    We provide quality home inspections with detailed computer-generated reports. In addition, we offer radon testing, well-water testing, and also do EIFS inspections. We use infrared cameras and state of the art equipment in all of our testing and inspections. Home inspection fees start at $450.00. The final cost depends on the square footage and location of the house.

    Services Not Offered

    We do not offer any repair services or estimates.

    Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about 1st Choice Home Inspections

    How is 1st Choice Home Inspections overall rated?

    1st Choice Home Inspections is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    What days are 1st Choice Home Inspections open?

    1st Choice Home Inspections is open:

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    What payment options does 1st Choice Home Inspections provide

    1st Choice Home Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check, PayPal

    Does 1st Choice Home Inspections offer free estimates?

    Yes, 1st Choice Home Inspections offers free project estimates.

    Does 1st Choice Home Inspections offer eco-friendly accreditations?

    Yes, 1st Choice Home Inspections offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Does 1st Choice Home Inspections offer a senior discount?

    No, 1st Choice Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.

    Does 1st Choice Home Inspections offer emergency services?

    Yes, 1st Choice Home Inspections offers emergency services.

    Are warranties offered by 1st Choice Home Inspections?

    No, 1st Choice Home Inspections does not offer warranties.

    What services does 1st Choice Home Inspections offer?

    1st Choice Home Inspections offers the following services: We provide quality home inspections with detailed computer-generated reports. In addition, we offer radon testing, well-water testing, and also do EIFS inspections. We use infrared cameras and state of the art equipment in all of our testing and inspections. Home inspection fees start at $450.00. The final cost depends on the square footage and location of the house.

    Are there any services 1st Choice Home Inspections does not offer?

    We do not offer any repair services or estimates.