Wooded hills, room to breathe and Bowie Nature Park right in town — Fairview offers a quieter side of Williamson County, and Mark Schumacher inspects its homes with the care they deserve.
Fairview sits in the northwest corner of Williamson County, about 25 miles from downtown Nashville, where I-40, I-840 and State Route 100 cut through wooded ridges. Incorporated in 1959, the city has grown from roughly a thousand residents to around ten thousand while keeping its small-town feel. Bowie Nature Park, at about 722 acres, is one of the largest city-managed parks in Tennessee, and Camp Marymount nearby is remembered as the filming site of Ernest Goes to Camp. Home Inspections by SP&D travels from Hendersonville, crossing Davidson County to the southwest, to inspect homes throughout Fairview.
Mark Schumacher, the owner of SP&D, inspects every Fairview home in person. A Tennessee-licensed home inspector (License #1374) and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, he has finished more than 1,500 inspections over a decade-plus. Long before that, he logged more than 40 years building in more than 40 states for clients that included Jack Nicklaus, the U.S. Military, Tommy Hilfiger, the PGA Tour and Ralph Lauren Polo. His one-home-per-day schedule means he can spend the time a larger property needs.
Fairview's housing mixes older country homes, 1970s and 1980s houses on wooded lots, manufactured homes on acreage and a growing number of new subdivisions. Many properties outside the core of town rely on private wells and septic systems, so well water testing is a smart addition for rural buyers. Mark also checks for aging roofs, outdated electrical service, crawl space moisture and the outbuildings, decks and long driveways that often come with acreage. New homes get pre-drywall, final walk-through and 11th-month warranty options.
Fairview's terrain sets it apart from the low ground closer to Nashville. Steep, wooded slopes and hollows send rainwater downhill quickly, so Mark looks closely at grading, retaining walls, foundation cracks and water entering crawl spaces or basements from the uphill side. Heavy tree cover can drop limbs on roofs, clog gutters and keep shingles damp, and Middle Tennessee's humidity and spring storms only add to that wear.
Fairview buyers value an inspector who understands both country homes and new construction, and who picks up the phone when a question comes up weeks later. Qualifying inspections include a 90-day home warranty and a 5-year roof leak warranty, with discounts for veterans, teachers and first responders. Call Mark today at 561-301-7571 to schedule your Fairview inspection.
Acreage with a well and septic, a 1980s home in the woods or a new house in a fresh subdivision — here's how SP&D serves Fairview.
Buyer's, mobile and manufactured, condo, townhome, VA and multi-unit inspections in Fairview.
Inspections at every key stage of a Fairview new build, from pre-drywall to 11th-month warranty.
Well water, water quality, radon, mold, air quality, asbestos and lead paint testing.
Infrared scanning, sewer camera inspections, leak detection and termite and WDO checks.
Careful inspection of roofs, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, crawl spaces and attics on hillside lots.
Help for Fairview sellers, landlords and longtime owners, from pre-listing checks to repair re-inspections.
From country homes to brand-new houses, Middle Tennessee clients describe Mark as thorough, honest and happy to explain. Here's what some of them wrote.
"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 Fairview from the I-40 corridor to the rural roads around Bowie Nature Park, along with nearby communities throughout northwest Williamson County.
Answers to the questions Fairview homebuyers bring up most often.
Yes. Fairview is well within the roughly 60-mile radius Mark serves from Hendersonville. Call 561-301-7571 to get on his calendar.
Yes. Mark inspects the home and its systems, and well water testing can be added. For a full septic evaluation, he can point you toward a licensed septic professional.
They often do. Mark pays close attention to grading, retaining walls, drainage and signs of water entering the crawl space or basement from the slope.
Yes. Mobile and manufactured home inspections cover the roof, structure, systems and the foundation or support setup.
Testing is the only reliable way to know a home's radon level, and the EPA recommends it for all homes. Mark can add a radon test to your inspection.
Yes. Pre-drywall, final walk-through and 11th-month warranty inspections help you hold the builder to a high standard.
Beyond Fairview, Mark inspects homes in towns across Williamson, Davidson, Dickson and other Middle Tennessee counties. Select a community below.
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