We Bring You The Most Value
Our inspectors provide a thorough education about the home.
One-Stop Shop
Offering full inspections and ancillary services.
Family Owned
And operated, serving East Tennessee since 1997.
Friendly Office Staff
To assist you with all of your scheduling needs and questions.
Veteran Friendly
Legacy leader is a veteran, along with multiple inspectors who are veterans
Bentley Home Inspections is the largest home inspection company in Tennessee, delivering thorough, same-day home inspections in Knoxville, TN and across all of East Tennessee. Family-owned and operated since 1997, our team of licensed, InterNACHI-certified inspectors has completed more than 49,000 inspections and earned 3,800+ five-star reviews. Whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining a home in Knox County or anywhere in our 40+ county service area, we deliver a clear, photo-rich report — usually the same day — so you can make a confident decision.
Local Tennessee Recognition
Bentley Home Inspections is proud to be a 2026 BOC-RP Preferred Partner as well as the 2023 Times News Readers Choice and Hometown Favorite in Loudon County
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Home Inspection Services in East Tennessee
Sample Home Inspection Report
You’ll receive a comprehensive digital report with color photos, delivered by email within 24 hours — and most often the same day. The report clearly flags material defects, explains what they mean, and gives you the documentation you need to negotiate repairs or plan maintenance.
Why Choose Bentley — Tennessee’s Largest Home Inspection Company
- The largest home inspection company in Tennessee — and the largest family-owned and operated inspection company in the state.
- 28+ years in business (since 1997) and 49,000+ inspections completed.
- 3,800+ five-star reviews at a 4.9-star average — the highest-rated in Tennessee.
- A full team of licensed inspectors across all of East Tennessee, with office staff to answer your call day or night.
- We walk the home with you — education-first inspections that leave you genuinely informed.
- One-stop shop: home, termite, radon, mold, sewer scope, well, pool, and commercial inspections.
- Veteran-friendly with military discounts — our legacy leadership and several inspectors are veterans.
- Award-winning: Times News Readers’ Choice, a Hometown Favorite in Loudon County, and a 2026 BOC-RP Preferred Partner.
Service Area
Bentley Home Inspections covers all of East Tennessee — from Cookeville to Chattanooga to beyond the Tri-Cities — more than 40 counties, by far the broadest reach of any inspection company in the region. No competitor covers as much of East Tennessee as we do.
Knoxville & Knox County (primary)
Knoxville is the heart of our service area. We inspect homes throughout Knox County — Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, and surrounding communities — every week.
Counties We Serve
Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Fentress, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Washington, and White — and surrounding areas.
Major cities we serve include Knoxville, Maryville, Sevierville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Loudon, Farragut, Clinton, Powell, Morristown, Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Cleveland, Chattanooga, Cookeville, Crossville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. See our full service area →
The Proof Is In The Numbers
3400
+
5-Star Reviews
28
+
Years in Business
49,000
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Inspections Completed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are our standards and compliance?
Tennessee has licensed home inspectors since the Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005 took effect on July 1, 2006 — and Bentley’s founder, Donnie Bentley, was part of the original team that helped pass that licensing law. Our inspectors are licensed by the State of Tennessee and carry industry-leading designations including the InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) and Certified Master Inspector (CMI) — the industry’s top designation. The team also holds certifications spanning WDO/termite, infrared/thermography, radon, electrical, roof, structure & foundation, stucco, and log-home inspection. We carry the general liability and errors & omissions insurance Tennessee requires, and we inspect to both the Tennessee and InterNACHI Standards of Practice.
What is the pricing in Knoxville, TN?
Home inspection pricing in the Knoxville area is driven mainly by the size, age, and condition of the home. As a market reference, typical Knoxville-area inspections range from roughly $270–$380 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft, $380–$490 for 2,000–4,000 sq ft, and $490–$620 for 4,000+ sq ft; statewide, Tennessee inspections commonly run $400–$475. Bentley offers competitive, transparent pricing and military discounts. For an exact quote, call (865) 986-2516 or request a free quote online.
Add-On & Ancillary Services
Bundle these with your home inspection to save time and money:
- Radon testing — East Tennessee sits in EPA Radon Zone 1, where roughly 30% of homes tested are at or above the EPA action level. Learn more at BentleyRadon.com.
- Termite / WDO inspection with a clean letter for closing.
- Mold sampling & moisture testing.
- Sewer scope camera inspection — smart for older homes.
- Well & well-water testing.
- Septic services.
- Pool & spa inspection.
- Commercial & industrial inspections via Titan Commercial Inspections.
Should I get a Radon Test in Tennessee?
Yes. Most of East Tennessee is in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk), so we strongly recommend adding a radon test to your inspection.
What's included in my home inspection?
Every Bentley home inspection is a non-invasive, visual evaluation of the home’s readily accessible systems and components, performed to the Tennessee Standards of Practice and the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. As a rule of thumb, an inspection takes about one hour per 1,000 square feet — typically two to four hours total. Here’s what we examine:
Structure & Foundation
Foundation, framing, floors, and visible structural components — checked for movement, cracking, water intrusion, and signs of deterioration.
Roof, Attic & Exterior
Roof-covering materials, flashing, gutters, and downspouts; attic insulation and ventilation; siding, trim, windows, doors, decks, and grading.
Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC
Service panel and a representative number of outlets and switches; water supply, fixtures, and drainage; and the heating and cooling systems, operated using normal controls.
Built-In Appliances & Interior
Built-in appliances (ranges, dishwashers, built-in microwaves), walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, and railings.
Included Infrared (Thermal) Scan
Every inspection includes an infrared scan — an extra layer that helps us detect hidden moisture, missing insulation, and electrical or HVAC anomalies that a standard visual inspection can miss.
Inspections for Every Property & Situation
Buyer’s Inspections
Know exactly what you’re buying before you close. We walk the home with you and explain our findings in plain language.
Pre-Listing (Seller’s) Inspections
Identify and address issues before you list, reduce renegotiation surprises, and sell with confidence.
New Construction & Builder’s Warranty
Even brand-new homes have defects. We inspect before closing and before your 11-month builder’s warranty expires.
Log Homes, Manufactured Homes & Investment Properties
Our certifications include log-home and manufactured-home expertise, plus support for investors and multi-property portfolios across East Tennessee.
When will I receive my home inspection report?
Your digital report with color photos is emailed within 24 hours, and most often the same day as the inspection.
What does a home inspection include?
A full visual evaluation of the home’s structure, foundation, roof, attic, exterior, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior, and built-in appliances — plus an included infrared scan — all delivered in a same-day digital report with photos.
