One of the fastest-growing parts of Metro Nashville, Antioch offers everything from first homes to brand-new subdivisions — and Mark Schumacher inspects each one with four decades of building know-how.
Antioch began around a Baptist church organized beside Mill Creek in 1810, and it is now one of the largest communities in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown. Growth took off in the 1970s as sewer lines reached old farmland, and it hasn't slowed since. The former Hickory Hollow Mall has been reborn as the Commons at the Crossings, with a library, community center, Nashville State campus and the Ford Ice Center, and the planning area stretches east to the shores of Percy Priest Lake. Antioch's homes cover several generations, from 1970s and 1980s ranches and split-foyers to townhomes and large tracts of new construction near Cane Ridge. Mark watches for tired roofs and HVAC systems in the older houses, and for missed flashing, grading and attic insulation in the new ones.
Every Antioch home is inspected by Mark Schumacher personally, a Tennessee-licensed inspector (License #1374) and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector. His construction career lasted more than 40 years and crossed over 40 states, with clients from the U.S. Military to Ralph Lauren Polo, and he has completed upward of 1,500 inspections. One booking per day means he can test the details builders sometimes rush instead of hurrying to the next address.
Antioch families value an inspector who is easy to reach on weekends and patient with first-time buyers. Qualifying inspections come with a 90-day home warranty and a 5-year roof leak warranty, and first responders, teachers and veterans receive a discount. Call Mark at 561-301-7571 and lock in your Antioch inspection date.
Starter ranches, townhomes and brand-new builds across Antioch — here's what SP&D can inspect and test for you.
Buyer's, condo, townhome, mobile home, VA and multi-unit inspections throughout Antioch.
Pre-drywall, final walk-through and 11th-month warranty inspections for Antioch's new subdivisions.
Radon, mold, indoor air, water, asbestos and lead paint testing on request.
Thermal imaging, sewer camera scopes, leak detection and termite and WDO inspections.
Roof, exterior, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, crawl space and attic inspections.
Pre-listing, investor and rental, maintenance, consultation and re-inspection services.
Buyers in southeast Nashville say Mark is careful, clear and quick to call back. Here's what a few of them shared.
"Mark Schumacher from SP&D is by far the best home inspector I've had the pleasure of dealing with. Having him inspect the home we were about to buy was the best decision we made. He was so thorough, and detailed. He saved us from unexpected costs, pointing out issues that might've been overlooked by other inspectors. He answered all my phone calls, even on weekends, and fully explained all the issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a home, to protect yourself with the best. His knowledge and experience is second to none. We will definitely use him again in the future."
— Johnny Azoulay
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"Mark did an excellent job. He was extremely thorough with great attention to detail. We had a poor experience with an inspector the last time we bought a home, so it was very important to us to feel confident that things were being handled in the best way possible. Mark was wonderful and took the time to go over every inch of the house with us and explain the things he'd found that needed attention. He was happy to answer our questions and was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. I would recommend him to anyone who is thinking about buying and needs an inspection. Thank you, Mark!"
— Sylvia Jones
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"I would give 10 stars if I could. Great job and complete inspection, very professional. Highly recommend their services."
— David Haverly
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Home Inspections by SP&D covers Antioch from the Crossings and Mill Creek to Cane Ridge and the Percy Priest shoreline, with Mark driving down from Hendersonville for every visit.
Questions Antioch buyers ask most before they schedule.
Yes. Antioch is part of Metro Nashville and a regular stop on Mark's schedule from his Hendersonville base. Phone 561-301-7571 to set up an inspection.
Yes. Even new homes can have missing flashing, loose ductwork, grading issues or incomplete insulation. Pre-drywall and final walk-through inspections catch them while the builder can still fix them.
Absolutely. Mark explains what each issue means, which items are urgent and which are routine maintenance, and he stays available for questions after the report.
Yes. Investor and rental inspections focus on the condition of major systems and the repairs you may need to budget for before tenants move in.
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TN License #1374 • InterNACHI CPI • 1,500+ Inspections • Veteran, Teacher & First Responder Discounts