A builder for more than 40 years, now a licensed, InterNACHI-certified home inspector — helping Middle Tennessee buyers, sellers and homeowners see a property for exactly what it is.
Mark Schumacher is the owner of Home Inspections by SP&D and the inspector who shows up at every appointment. He holds Tennessee Home Inspector License #1374 and is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, and over the past ten-plus years he has completed more than 1,500 inspections for homebuyers, sellers and homeowners across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
What sets Mark apart is where he came from. Before he ever picked up a moisture meter, he spent more than four decades in construction, working in over 40 states on projects for clients that include Ralph Lauren Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Jack Nicklaus, the PGA Tour and the U.S. Military. That career taught him how a house is supposed to go together — the framing, the roof, the systems and the details most people never see — and it's exactly what he looks for when he walks a home today.
Mark keeps his schedule to a single inspection per day. That gives him the time to cover every inch of the property, explain what he finds in plain English, and stay reachable afterward. As one client put it, he answered every phone call — even on weekends — and fully explained each issue until they understood it.
An SP&D inspection is built around one idea: you should walk away knowing exactly what you're buying. Mark evaluates the home from the roof and exterior down to the foundation and crawl space, along with the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, the attic and insulation, and the interior. He then documents his findings in a clear report and separates true safety concerns from needed repairs and routine maintenance items.
When a closer look is warranted, Mark has the tools to provide it — infrared thermal imaging, moisture and leak detection, and sewer camera inspections, plus radon, mold, indoor air quality, water quality and asbestos testing. Clients buying new construction can book phase inspections from pre-drywall through the final walk-through and the 11th-month warranty inspection.
Mark works for you, the client. His job is to give you the honest facts so you can negotiate, plan repairs or move forward with confidence — and qualifying inspections are backed by a 90-day home warranty and a 5-year roof leak warranty for added peace of mind after closing.
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most families ever make, and the inspection is your one real chance to know what's behind the walls before you sign. Mark treats every property as if he were buying it himself — looking past the fresh paint and staging to the things that actually matter.
That's why he books one inspection a day, takes the time to explain what he finds, and keeps answering questions long after he leaves the driveway. No rushing, no glossing over problems — just a builder's honest assessment, delivered by someone who's on your side.
"His knowledge and experience is second to none." — Johnny Azoulay, Google Review
When you hire Home Inspections by SP&D, you're hiring a licensed, certified and insured inspector with four decades of construction behind him — serving Nashville and every community within 60 miles.
From your first phone call to the last question after closing, here's what sets Home Inspections by SP&D apart.
More than 40 years in construction means Mark knows how homes should be built — and where problems hide.
Tennessee License #1374 and InterNACHI CPI, backed by general liability and E&O insurance.
Just one inspection a day, so Mark can cover every inch of your home and walk you through every finding.
A 90-day home warranty and 5-year roof leak warranty give you peace of mind after you move in.
TN License #1374 • InterNACHI Certified • 40+ Years in Construction • 90-Day Home Warranty • Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee