Home to the lakes and trails of Montgomery Bell State Park — Burns offers wooded country living just outside Dickson, and Mark Schumacher inspects its homes one at a time.
Burns sits in southeastern Dickson County, bordered by the city of Dickson and crossed by State Routes 47 and 96. Its biggest neighbor is Montgomery Bell State Park, a 3,782-acre park built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the WPA during the Great Depression, with Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven and the replica cabin where the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was founded in 1810. The town calls itself a hometown community, and its population has climbed from 386 in 1960 to 1,573 in 2020. Housing includes older ranches, homes tucked into wooded hillsides, manufactured homes and newer subdivisions, and rural lots often run on wells and septic. Mark heads west from Hendersonville to inspect homes in Burns.
There is one inspector at SP&D, and that is owner Mark Schumacher. He holds Tennessee License #1374, is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and has logged more than 1,500 inspections in over a decade. Before inspecting, he spent 40-plus years building across more than 40 states for clients that included the PGA Tour and Jack Nicklaus. With only one inspection on his schedule each day, he has time to study tree-shaded roofs, damp crawl spaces and the drainage around a sloped lot.
Families moving to Burns want a straight answer about the home and an inspector who stays easy to reach. Every qualifying Burns inspection comes with a 90-day home warranty and a 5-year roof leak warranty, and local veterans, teachers and first responders pay a discounted rate. Call 561-301-7571 to book Mark for your Burns home inspection.
A ranch near the state park, a manufactured home on acreage or a brand-new house — here is what SP&D brings to Burns.
Buyer's, manufactured home, condo, townhome, VA and multi-unit inspections throughout Burns.
Inspections at each stage of a Burns new build, starting before drywall and finishing at the 11th month.
Private well and water quality testing, plus radon, mold, air sampling, asbestos and lead paint checks.
Thermal imaging, sewer scopes, hidden leak detection and termite and WDO inspections for wooded properties.
Thorough evaluation of roofs under tree cover, foundations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, crawl spaces and attics.
Pre-listing, rental, maintenance, consultation and re-inspection services for Burns homeowners.
Buyers across Dickson County and Middle Tennessee keep mentioning Mark's careful work and clear explanations. Here's what some of them had to say.
"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 Burns, the roads around Montgomery Bell State Park and nearby communities across Dickson County.
Questions Burns buyers frequently ask, with straight answers.
Yes. Burns lies within Mark's 60-mile service area west of Hendersonville. Call 561-301-7571 to schedule your inspection.
Heavy tree cover can damage roofs, fill gutters and keep surfaces damp. Mark looks closely at the roof, gutters, siding and any signs of moisture getting inside.
Yes. Mark's mobile and manufactured home inspections cover the roof, structure, systems and how the home is supported and anchored.
Testing is the only way to learn a home's radon level, and the EPA recommends it for all homes. It is easy to add to your Burns inspection.
Burns joins Dickson, White Bluff and other western towns on Mark's regular route. Choose a community below for more information.
Near Montgomery Bell • TN License #1374 • InterNACHI Certified • One Inspection Per Day • Teacher Discount