Whatever kind of home you're buying — a starter house, a downtown condo, a manufactured home or a fourplex — Mark Schumacher gives it the same thorough, unhurried look before you commit.
A residential home inspection is a visual, non-invasive evaluation of a home's major structure and systems, performed during your contract's inspection period. Home Inspections by SP&D inspects single-family homes, condos and townhomes, mobile and manufactured homes, multi-unit properties and VA-financed purchases throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Every inspection is performed by owner Mark Schumacher — Tennessee Home Inspector License #1374 and an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector — following InterNACHI's Standards of Practice. Mark brings more than 40 years of construction experience to each property, so he understands not just what's wrong, but why it happened and what it usually takes to fix.
Because Mark books only one inspection a day, you get his full attention from the roofline to the crawl space, plus a clear report and a phone number that keeps working after the inspection is over.
Choose the inspection that fits your property — each one is tailored to the way that type of home is built.
A full top-to-bottom inspection of a single-family home before you close.
Learn More →Focused on your unit, shared walls and the components you'll own.
Learn More →Piers, tie-downs, underbelly and the details unique to factory-built homes.
Learn More →A true condition report for veterans using VA financing — beyond the VA appraisal.
Learn More →Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, with every unit and system evaluated.
Learn More →The purchase contract usually gives you a short window to inspect, so the inspection you choose matters. A rushed walk-through can miss the roof leak, the failing water heater or the foundation movement that turns your dream home into a money pit.
Mark's goal is simple: give you an honest, complete picture so you can negotiate repairs, ask for credits, plan for upcoming maintenance or walk away if that's the right call. He doesn't work for the seller, and he doesn't sugarcoat findings to keep a deal moving.
Clients consistently say the same thing — Mark was thorough, patient with questions and easy to reach afterward. That's the experience every residential inspection is built around.
No matter which type of home you're buying, your inspection covers the essentials:
It depends on the size, age and type of home. A typical single-family inspection takes a few hours, and larger or older homes take longer. Because Mark schedules only one inspection per day, he never has to cut a home short to make the next appointment.
If you're buying a detached house, start with a buyer's home inspection. Condos and townhomes, manufactured homes, VA purchases and multi-unit properties each have their own focused inspection. Not sure? Call Mark and he'll help you choose.
Yes. Most environmental tests and specialty services — radon, mold, water quality, thermal imaging and sewer camera inspections — can be added to your residential inspection and completed during the same visit.
Qualifying inspections include a 90-day home warranty and a 5-year roof leak warranty. Mark will explain the coverage when you book.
Almost every home has some. Mark's report separates safety concerns and significant defects from routine maintenance so you can decide what to negotiate, what to budget for and what's simply part of owning a house.
Here's what happens from the moment you call to the day you close.
Call 561-301-7571 as soon as your offer is accepted. Mark will lock in a date inside your inspection window.
Mark evaluates the property inside and out. Join him if you can — it's the best way to learn your new home.
Your photo-documented report lays out findings in plain language, organized by priority.
Questions while negotiating? Mark stays available to explain any finding before you close.
TN License #1374 • InterNACHI Certified • One Inspection Per Day • 90-Day Home Warranty • Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee