About the Home Inspectors
Meet the Team
Tennessee Home Inspectors
We’re Committed to Providing Excellent Customer Service
Every inspector of Best Choice Inspections is licensed, insured, experienced, and held to the same high standards. We adhere to 10 Customer Service Tenets at all times.
- Always be on time.
- Keep all our promises.
- Be honest and fair to all.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Show respect for all who refer us.
- Exceed expectations.
- Be knowledgeable, yet humble.
- Always strive for excellence.
- Write clear, concise reports.
- Give quality information, not opinions.
We’re Committed to Providing Excellent Customer Service
Every inspector of Best Choice Inspections is licensed, insured, experienced, and held to the same high standards. We adhere to 10 Customer Service Tenets at all times.
- Always be on time.
- Keep all our promises.
- Be honest and fair to all.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Show respect for all who refer us.
- Exceed expectations.
- Be knowledgeable, yet humble.
- Always strive for excellence.
- Write clear, concise reports.
- Give quality information, not opinions.
Inspector Jon Walz
Jon Walz is a co-owner of Best Choice Inspections with his wife Natalie Walz. Jon is a certified master inspector with the Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association, has over 10 years of inspection experience, and has completed more than 5,000 home, stucco, mold, and specialty inspections.
Jon’s strongest attributes are his thoroughness and ability to effectively communicate with clients. He genuinely enjoys helping people find the right home. Since no house is perfect, Jon provides valuable advice that can help make your new home as perfect as possible. Jon and Natalie help in the Knoxville community and have three wonderful children.
- Tennessee Home Inspector License #1126.
- HITA (Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association) Master Inspector.
- Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certified EIFS & Stucco Inspector.
- Certified Mold Inspector (certified by the University of Tennessee).

Inspector Tanner Hiles
Tanner’s dedicated, quality home inspections ensure clients are able to make a comfortable, confident buying decision. He is hardworking, motivated, trustworthy, and ready to help you! No other inspector in Knoxville can make you feel as confident about your home purchase as Tanner. He’s also a “mold detective” and won’t rest until he finds the cause of your fungus problem! Tanner lives in Corryton with his lovely wife, Ashley, and their sweet daughter, Amelia.
- Tennessee Home Inspector License #1522.
- InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector (CMI) ®
- InterNACHI Certified Mold Inspector ®
- InterNACHI Certified Radon Inspector ®

Inspection Coordinator / Realtor Liaison Jayne Walshaw
Jayne’s friendly voice will greet you when you call to schedule your inspection. She has more than 30 years of experience in office management, customer service, and sales. Jayne and her “staff,” dogs Bella and Lulu, will always provide you with superior service.
Jayne is happily married to President/Owner Gene Walshaw. In her spare time, she enjoys painting nature scenes, bird watching, and visiting national and state parks.
Co-owner Natalie Walz
Natalie is co-owner of Best Choice Inspections with her husband Jon Walz. With over 20 years of customer service and management experience, Natalie will use her skills to make sure you are satisfied with your experience. Natalie is happily married to Jon Walz and has three children and a Dobredore named Zelda. In her spare time she enjoys practicing martial arts, doing puzzles, learning French, and playing board games with her family.
Our Service Area
Best Choice Inspections offers home, commercial, and specialty inspections for the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area. Our service area includes Maryville, Oak Ridge, Loudon, Lenoir City, Kingston, Oliver Springs, Clinton, Andersonville, Maynardville, Rutledge, Jefferson City, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.
We also inspect historic homes/estates in Sequoyah Hills, Fourth & Gill, Forest Brook, Bearden, and Old North Knoxville.
*Please call 865-224-6378 for terms of price match.