About First Choice Home Inspectors, LLC
Charleton Goodwin, President & Founder of
First Choice Home Inspectors, LLC
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The founder of First Choice Home Inspectors, is Charleton Goodwin, CMI. Charleton is a Certified Master Inspector and a proud veteran of the US Air Force with over 20-years of related industry experience to include work as a mason and a builder. He brings the discipline and commitment of the armed forces to his work and in mentoring the next generation of home inspectors in exceeding current industry standards of practice.
First Choice Home Inspectors was founded to bring about a change in the culture of real estate and home inspections in the greater middle Tennessee area, bringing back southern values and a traditional approach to business in Tennessee.
For you, that means doing business face-to-face, where a handshake and a promise are binding agreements. It means you’ll hear “please” and “thank you” with sincerity. It means that when you hire First Choice Home Inspectors, the inspection is just the beginning.
Charleton and his team of inspectors, perform inspections with military precision. Their reports are detailed, easy to follow, and guaranteed within 24-hours. A team member is always available if you have a question, and you are treated like a respected friend, not like a customer.
Tessa Goodwin – Owner/Office Manager
Clinton Goodwin & Charleton Goodwin of
First Choice Home Inspectors, LLC
OUR TEAM
Charleton Goodwin, CMI
Tessa Goodwin, Office Manager
Clinton Goodwin, CPI
Maung Pyate, Student Inspector
Bernie Randolph, Student Inspector
A Team Approach
At First Choice Home Inspectors LLC, the inspection is just the beginning. Every client that books an inspection with First Choice receives $25,000 in total coverage through the warranties that are included with every complete home inspection. To make the move easier a FREE home alarm installation is provided to keep the family safe, and access to Concierge Services via the Home Owners Network (HON), help make the move easier. The top-to-bottom inspections with digital reporting provide a true insight into the condition of the home, and reports are guaranteed within 24-hours.
Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals benefit immediately from our team approach to residential home inspections. This team is made up of customer service professionals, home inspectors, ancillary technicians, marketing professionals, accredited laboratories, and an extended team of warranty professionals to provide more value for every client. The amazing group of professionals at First Choice Home Inspectors strive to provide an unmatched experience while serving the middle Tennessee community.
Achieving Worthy Goals
The goal at First Choice Home Inspectors LLC, is to provide fair, unbiased, and accurate information for every inspection, and documented in a manner that’s easy to understand. First Choice strives to be an industry leader for all 26 counties in Greater Middle Tennessee area through experience, integrity, and service with a personal touch.
Today, the company’s southern-style customer service and attention to detail on the job form the pillars of the business. First Choice rises above competitors with a company-wide mandate to excel at educating homeowners, exceed standards of practice, exceeding expectations, and to use the latest technology and resources in the home inspection industry to provide the best inspection and experience for every client. Providing great service to you is their call-to-action; thanking you for choosing First Choice is part of that service.
Experience and Tools You Can Trust
The team of inspectors and technicians at First Choice Home Inspectors, is led by Charleton Goodwin, CMI. Charleton is a Certified Master Inspector that has been board certified by the Master Certification Board with InterNACHI, in February of 2019. CMI’s are recognized as the industry’s most competent inspectors. All CMIs have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined, been in the inspection business for three years, abide by the industry’s toughest code of ethics, and vetted with periodic background checks. Not everyone can become a Certified Master Inspector®. Hiring a CMI means hiring the best.
Clinton Goodwin is a Certified Professional Inspectors (CPIs), through the International Certified Home Inspectors.
First Choice performs the most thorough and unbiased inspection available in the greater middle Tennessee area. The First Choice is the Right Choice.
First Choice Home Inspectors employ proprietary reporting technology that allows you to access your home inspection report online within 24 hours after your inspection. You can also use the Create Request List™ (CRL™), with which you and your real estate agent can select items from the inspection report or summary to add to a repair/replace list to send to the seller. Try a live demo now.
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Erinn Elizabeth C.
2018-05-06 18:23:32
If you're looking for a quality home inspection, performed by thorough and knowledgeable professionals, who keep you informed and confident when considering...
Murfreesboro Location
Shelbi Douglas
16:25 08 May 20
Charleton and his crew are nothing short of AMAZING. Beginning with the first phone call and ending with the end of our walk thru at my house inspection, I was treated with real, genuine, sincere care and concern for my family and our new home. Not only is he an expert at what he does, he takes pride in his work and is very detail oriented. He is super friendly and very down to earth, all while maintaining extreme professionalism. I literally want to buy another house just so I can have him do our inspection again. You will not be disappointed by choosing him and his crew for your needs!!
Mike Sessler
16:10 27 Apr 20
Very thorough inspection. It's clear Charleton is passionate about his work. The final report was extremely complete and very helpful with making decisions regarding the purchase of our new home. I highly recommend First Choice Home Inspectors. I almost never write reviews; but this service was good enough that I will put five stars on this one.
A. Hillsman
13:38 29 Mar 20
I was truly pleased with the service provided by Charleton Goodwin of First Choice Inspectors. Upon arrival the professionalism and courteousness of the inspectors stood out. Each item was properly explained as immediate repairs or general maintenance. The additional materials provided also added a check sheet for future references to keep your home in the best condition possible. Mr Goodwin and his team were very thorough and detail oriented. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their service. First Choice was the best choice!
Melinda
03:35 02 Mar 20
Great service & quality! The professionalism started with the first phone call & has continued throughout my experience with First Choice! The scheduling of my new home inspection went smoothly. They were on time & had everything needed to complete the job. I had a thorough, high quality report in my hands within 24 hours of the inspection. I couldn't be happier with the service. Highly recommended.
Cindy Sherrill
02:40 02 Mar 20
As a realtor, I was pleased that this company was very responsive to my client and was able to get the inspection scheduled within two days, even in this busy market. They were also very quick to get the report to my client. My client also wanted a rador test and this company also do this test. Very satisfied.
Diana Jones
15:59 24 Feb 20
Clinton and Charleton were the best to work with. They were very thorough with their inspection and explained everything to me. Went over and showed me exactly what needed to be addressed. i highly recommend First Choice Home Inspectors.
Jay Hammonds
15:22 25 Jan 20
He walked us through everything and answered all the questions we had. Very thorough and made it easy to understand what we were looking at and recommended other possible inspections we might want/need and why. On time, professional and honest about what he could and couldn’t do. His report helped us make a better decision for our family.
Donna North
16:04 23 Dec 19
The company is excellent. Charleton is a very knowledgeable guy and will go over and explain to you exactly what he sees. This is the second inspection he has done for me and I will call him on the next one.
Carley Napier
19:36 15 Dec 19
I am so happy I called around and went with First Choice. For us, it wasn’t about the best quote, but about the most trustworthy and thorough home inspection company. I believe you can tell a lot through a phone call, and each conversation I had was great, and ultimately why I decided to go with them, along with the great reviews. (Plus, it helped that they were one of the lowest quotes we received.) They were thorough and polite in explaining everything, and the warranties they offer was an added bonus! They were able to come out the next morning! Wow! I showed up towards the end of the inspection, and was provided a thorough explanation of everything that the report would list. They also walked through the house to show me things, and even taught me how to use the gas burning fireplace! I love that they explained even the smallest of repairs that needed to be done, like a slow draining sink due to clogged hair. That shows me that they really do a thorough inspection making sure you’re buying a great home! I will never use another company for my home inspections. Trustworthy, kind, and thorough! What else could you ask for?
Tracy Cravens
19:39 06 Dec 19
Charleton and his team was Amazing! They went above and beyond to explain everything to me. His inspection was very thorough and the report was easy to read. They were all really really nice and very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Jonathan Golchi
14:51 21 Nov 19
Very Detailed, very informative, and very professional. They were able to help us next day and completed inspection promptly. Highly recommend!
Patricia Bakos
11:47 10 Nov 19
I was very pleased with the amount of knowledge and expertise that the team had. They were very professional, through, and took the time to inspect my home from top to bottom. I would definitely recommend First Choice Home Inspectors. Thank you so much!
Winston Edgin
15:14 08 Nov 19
Charleton is a super nice guy. He was very thorough and explained what he was looking for those not familiar with the process. I am new to the area and was looking for some help to work on my home. Charleton provided good recommendations and references for other professionals from personal experience, if needed. (plumber, electrician, etc.) Aside from doing a detailed inspection of the home and providing a very easy to read and understandable report, the experience was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend to anyone needing an amazing inspection with great service.
Fresh Start2021
12:42 31 Oct 19
This is a great company. I've used them twice and they are very thorough. Plus they're happy to take the time to explain their findings so you'll feel confident with your next steps.
Janet Philbrook
13:38 13 Oct 19
Charleton was very personable and very, very conscientious. His inspection was extremely thorough and written explanation clear and educational. We have no hesitation recommending him. Also, being new to the area, we love the suggested vendors list he provided.
B&MC Curiel
14:44 26 Sep 19
We had a great experience with this company and I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. Charleton, was our inspector and he went above and beyond explaining everything. He is truly a top notch professional! My family and I thank you from the bottom of our heart because we now feel comfortable and safe living in our new home.
Rayna Phillips
23:51 17 Sep 19
Charleton was Amazing! He came to do an inspection for my apartment on a mold issue and he came on a Saturday before 8 a.m. no less to take care of everything for me. Super nice guy with an extensive knowledge on what's what for home inspections. Overnighted my results too. For sure top notch service. Aces in my book Sir. You can't go wrong choosing First Choice!
Rod Graves
23:28 01 Sep 19
As a realtor I have dealt with a lot of inspectors and none of them have been as in-depth to explain the process to the home owners and explain what they needed to do in the future to maintain their home. I plan to call or recommend him to all my clients in the future. He takes pride in his work and enjoys what he does and it about helping people not about making money that motivates him
Sabrina Booton
16:10 27 Aug 19
Charleton is quite knowledgeable and will walk you through the inspection process. His reports are easy to read and understand and give you tips for future maintenance. I had two small issues that came up; he did not inspect the garage the first time out (we were very excited about this garage!) but came back another day and gave us that report. And the inspection report suggested a dedicated 220 volt outlet for a dryer that we requested of the home sellers. The dryer was gas (I had no idea). But thanks Charleton for a good experience! I do feel his personality shines through and he takes his job quite seriously. He is very friendly, just a great person and quite accommodating to my schedule.
Austin Jenkins
10:47 19 Aug 19
Charleton was fantastic. I walked through the house during the inspection with him and he was very thorough and explained what he was looking for and why. He gave helpful tidbits along the way. He offers a variety of recommendations for other companies and states that you don’t have to use any of them and never feel pressured to. The report he gives is very detailed and thorough with tons of pictures. Great owner and a great inspector. Highly recommend.
Hunter Brothers
01:00 02 Aug 19
Charleton did an extraordinary job walking me through his entire inspection process for my first home purchase. This experience was invaluable and more like a training class included with the inspection. I'd highly recommend Charleton to new and experienced buyers alike.
Jennifer Baggett
12:44 30 Jul 19
Charleton Goodwin was very thorough in his inspection. He has a great personality for the job and you can definitely tell he loves his job! He went the extra mile to ensure EVERYTHING was carefully examined and explained everything as he went. I feel very confident in his work and I know we, as New home buyers, made an excellent choice.
josh cochran
14:43 10 Jul 19
On time, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the work. The detailed report is great with photos of every major item. Highly recommended!
Eric Meyers
14:48 09 Jul 19
Charleton and his crew was phenomenal. I purchased a home while I was still living in Louisiana. I hired them to do the inspection. Charleton stayed in constant contact with me, he was very thorough and provided detailed documentation. When I purchased the home, I felt comfortable going through with the purchase based solely on his inspection. I highly recommend him and his company.
Jon Wilson
13:53 07 Jul 19
First Choice Home Inspections provides an AWESOME Home Inspection. Very detailed, easy to follow. I will certainly be using them for anything in the Area that our Company buys in the future. Nice work !
Reginald Myrick
20:35 28 Jun 19
I had Charleton Goodwin as my Inspector and was very pleased with the information and findings with his report on the home. Everything was easy to understand and the Inspector gave suggestions about each group of findings.
Beltfedarmorer
14:18 24 Jun 19
I couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism and level of detail that went into our inspection. They explained everything that they found, good and bad, as well as sending us a detailed report. The staff was very respectful to the home by wearing shoe covers and other gear as not to dirty or damage the home.
Jonathan Kelley
04:44 15 Jun 19
Charleston is very thorough in his inspection. Very friendly guy loves to talk and will answer any questions you may have. He really made us feel, as the new future home owners, he had our best interest in mind. Really just a all around great guy.
Tom Charles
12:02 14 Jun 19
Great service. Charleton and his team did an awesome job, they gave a good description on details and insights. Very patient with explaining and answering questions. This was my second time doing business with them, so that says the first time went well, and I look forward to doing business with him and his company again. I would most highly recommend these guys
Cathrine Thomas
10:51 02 Jun 19
Charleton was our inspector and he was great! Very knowledgeable and informative with the process. And he provided plenty of pictures with findings. Thank you all so much!!!
Ryan Tiano
14:08 28 Apr 19
Can't say enough about Charlton and his team. Setting the appointment was very easy, and I was able to get the inspection done in only 2 days, which was great!I had specific questions about the house I was looking to purchase and wanted to speak with Charlton himself because I was told he was a mason. Charlton called me personally and answered all my questions in a very direct manor, which I appreciated!I've had inspections before when purchasing a house so I can say from experience that this was much more thorough and complete. I can't imagine he missed anything. He took the time to explain everything to me as we walk through and around the house. I had the feeling that there was genuine concern for my well being and I will certainly be using Charlton again!He is a few dollars more expensive then his competition, but I am very confident that is a few dollars well spent. The home inspection is not something I wan't to go cheap on and I believed he more than earned every penny. The home inspection is not something you wanna cut corners on. Great job! Great guy! I would recommend him to anyone with confidence.
Jennifer Chappell
11:58 25 Mar 19
Charlton did an awesome job. Thirty page detailed report and the flash drive of pics of the I was going to buy n Decherd. Well worth the money. Charlton saved me thousands. Without the report I would have bought the house. Since the report found was very detailed I made the decision not to buy the home. It would be cost to much to get the home to my standards. Thank you again Charlton when I find another home I'm interested in buying I will b calling you again. Thank you again for being an honest business man with morals. It was quite refreshing to meet someone who isn't just out for the money.
Julia Steever
17:46 16 Mar 19
Charleton made the inspection process so easy. I really appreciated him taking the time to answer all question we had day of inspection and even after! I would highly recommend and will be using his services for any future needs! He truly cares about his customers. Thanks Charleton!
Ben Steever
17:44 16 Mar 19
Charleton was exceptional and exceeded all expectations. I would strongly recommend him to friends and family. he was extremely thorough and timely with his inspection!!!
Maverick Baseball
13:26 10 Feb 19
Charleton is extremely professional and knowledgeable, performing the inspection with great care and in careful detail. He goes far beyond expectations, offering several useful tips and opinions that really make you feel that he is genuinely concerned for my awareness and well-being.
cmp924
14:52 31 Jan 19
Great company! We live in NJ and are buying a home in Tennessee and by recommendation from our realtor we used First Choice Home Inspection to inspect our home. We were shocked when we got the inspection report how thorough it was. He even told us how many light bulbs were out in the house. He caught things that we totally missed when we were in the home the week before even noticing a chip in the master bedroom window. Thanks so much! Highly recommend!!!
daniel rosche
16:27 23 May 18
Charleton is the best home inspector in middle Tennessee! This guy has a passion for what he does, and on site he was amazing! They gave us warranties, free alarm installation, and a bunch of other perks that no other firm has! I highly recommend Charleton and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. They also have Radon and Mold testing too.
Boris Dimshofsky
14:49 16 May 18
Charlton is always on "my" side with my interests and needs primary. My satisfaction is the upmost. Prompt, accurate, thorough, professional. Goes beyond just doing a job. I have a great realtor and inspector for my house purchase.
RJ2 Hearts
02:16 08 May 18
The owner is amazing. We bought a home that is very rural and needed someone ASAP. Be had no problem coming all the way out to do it on a weekend and short notice. He was extremely thorough, polite, and explained everything in great detail. I LITERALLY have zero complaints. Would highly recommend too anyone.
winwin maw
00:52 02 May 18
Charleton and Solomon were the right choice for us! They were prompt, thorough, friendly, and our report was delivered before their promised 24 hour turnaround. Worth every penny, and the only Inspectors to use in middle Tennessee!
DJ Tru Soul
00:50 20 Feb 18
First Choice Home Inspectors did an excellent job with my home inspection. The duo are both very thorough and take their time to make sure they examine every potential issue in your home. They also have great personalities and character. If you are looking trustworthy home inspectors in the Nashville area, please look no further. This should definitely be your "First Choice"!
drew barrett
16:42 07 Nov 17
First Choice Home Inspectors did a great job of inspecting a house I am looking into buying. They were very informative and spoke to me in a way I could understand. Letting me know the priority of different issues that they found with the house. Very professional and nice. Taking there time to make sure they did the job thoroughly and correctly. I would recommend them to any looking to buy a home or someone just wanting to make sure there home is up to date.
El Osborne
02:25 04 Oct 17
We just purchased our first home and cannot imagine the experience without Charleton. He was thorough, professional, punctual, and extremely kind. He is very safety conscious so when he goes through your home he's always looking out for you. He educated us so much on our home so we felt very prepared to maintain it well and keep it in perfect working order. If you need a home inspected, I highly recommend trusting Charleton with your needs!
John Burns
16:19 26 Sep 17
Charleton and Solomon are the best! These guys provide warranties unlike all the other inspectors, FREE alarm installation, and all the other extras that just made our decision easy! These are the only home inspectors in middle Tennessee to call when you are buying a home or property.
Mary Sneed
01:15 20 Aug 17
They did such a FANTASTIC job!!! They explained all their findings to me, while they walked me threw it all!! Very thorough and friendly 🙂
lee goodwin
01:09 29 Jun 17
Charleton inspected our new home for us while we were in Florida. We were able to book the appointment over the phone, paid online, and our report was ready within hours. His inspection played a significant role in our purchase. We would recommend his company to anyone needing a home inspection or a great home inspector.
Cookeville Location
Mark Jernigan
14:30 21 Jun 18
Just a quick note to say thanks to you and your team for all the work you put in to help our family during this stressful home purchase. This journey has not been easy, but we are so glad we chose you and your team for our home inspection and mold testing. Thank you for looking out for your family! We highly recommend you and your team to anyone in middle Tennessee buying or selling a home. You guys are the best!
Cindy Whitaker
17:58 11 Jun 18
Finally a great inspector in Cookeville! Charleton was excellent! He did my inspection for me even though their schedule was packed. He went out of his way to get my report done the same day, and I got free warranties. The Free Alarm is being installed today, and I am so glad I picked First Choice! These are the only people to call for a quality inspection in middle Tennessee. P.S. Tessa in the office is super nice! - Thank you again!
Richard Matheney
17:49 11 Jun 18
Charleton taught me more about my new home in 20 minutes that I thought I knew after 20 years of owning houses. A really nice guy with a great staff of people in the office, including Tessa and Clinton. Charleton and Clinton did a great job on the inspection explaining their findings on site, and the report was an online report (we printed it). Our realtor liked these guys too, just good people. Call these folks for a good inspection with warranties. Highly recommended.
daniel rosche
20:13 05 Jun 18
Charleton is the best home inspector in middle Tennessee! This guy has a passion for what he does, and on site he was amazing! They gave us warranties, free alarm installation, and a bunch of other perks that no other firm has! I highly recommend Charleton and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. They also have Radon and Mold testing too.
John Burns
20:09 05 Jun 18
Charleton and Solomon are the best! These guys provide warranties unlike all the other inspectors, FREE alarm installation, and all the other extras that just made our decision easy! These are the only home inspectors in middle Tennessee to call when you are buying a home or property.
McMinnville Location
John Burns
16:14 23 May 18
Our realtor suggested a local guy they have used for years, so glad we didn't use them. First Choice Home Inspectors are definitely the best choice I have made for a professional home inspection. These guys helped me a couple times now, and they are just great. Free warranties, free alarm installations, and we saved money on the home owners policy we purchased compared to all the ones our realtor suggested. Highly recommended as they go all over middle Tennessee. And, the owners are amazing to work with and always treating you like family.
