About the Home Inspectors

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.