About Us
In the Beginning:
Marvin
Schaefer
Marvin H. Schaefer (Z”L), of blessed memory, passed away
on May 24, 2012. Together with his son Bruce, Marvin began
M.H. Schaefer Inspection Service more than 30 years ago. The
business was created as Bruce and Marvin recognized the
value of their combined experience in building and
remodeling structures, and their capability to help
homebuyers be well-informed investors. Marvin developed a
reputation for careful, all-inclusive service extending
beyond the inspection. Agents and buyers enjoyed his
reliable expertise and ever-present good humor during each
inspection. With son Bruce now at the helm, Schaefer
Inspection Service will continue to be dedicated to quality,
proficient and consistent service that only a family-owned
business can offer from generation to generation.
All of our inspectors come from a construction
background. This gives our inspectors and edge others may
not have in determining the significance of any given issue
found during the inspection. There is a world of difference
between classroom education and hands-on experience with
evaluating the intricacies of all the various types of home
construction. Our inspectors have both. All of our
inspectors are engaged in on going continuing education in
home systems and components and how to inspect them. All of
this knowledge and experience gives us the ability to
thoroughly inspect a house based on its individual
characteristics.
Meet Our Team
Bruce
Schaefer
Bruce D. Schaefer created the Marvin H. Schaefer
Inspection Service, Inc. with his father, Marvin Schaefer in
1981. Bruce is a 1977 graduate of Babson College in
Wellesley, Massachusetts, with a BS in Accounting. He has
developed raw land, and built both residential and
commercial properties, and is an experienced property
manager. Bruce is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut,
a certified ASHI Inspector ,
has a supervisory pest control license for wood destroying
insects, has earned NRSB (National
Radon Safety Board) certification for radon testing.
Bruce has served as president of the New Haven chapter of
the National Association of Home Builders, and was selected
as Builder of the Year. His many years of experience,
knowledge and expertise allow buyers, sellers and real
estate agents confidence in the information they receive
about the integrity of buildings for which they hired
Schaefer Inspection to inspect. Bruce makes himself
available to any client who has questions or concerns beyond
the inspection appointment. Bruce is approved to teach
continuing education courses in local real estate schools in
the New Haven area. He has been asked to train realtors in
local real estate offices and has participated in training
classes for new homebuyers. Comments like this are not
uncommon from Bruce's clients: "Mr. Bruce Schaefer performed
the inspection and I now understand why he came so highly
recommended...Bruce is a true professional and obviously a
master at what he does is..."
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Tom Tussing
Tom Tussing had a 15-year history of construction
experience including supervisory positions, before becoming
a home inspector. His experience spans residential homes,
condos, remodeling, and commercial projects. Tom made the
transition from construction supervisor to inspecting homes
in 1993, and has been with Schaefer Inspection Service since
1995. He is one of Schaefer's long-standing inspectors. Tom
is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut, a certified
ASHI inspector,
and formerly was president of the
Southern New England
Chapter of ASHI. Tom holds a supervisory pest control
license for wood destroying insects. Tom has earned
NEHA (National
Environmental Health Association) certification for radon
testing under the National Radon Proficiency Program
(NRPP). He teaches
continuing educational courses for real estate schools and
has trained new realtors to understand the inspection
process. Tom's vast expertise has put him in great demand as
an inspector. Comments such as the following are commonly
heard from Tom's clients: "Tom Tussing was one of the most
professional people I have worked with during this entire
home-buying process. He was very friendly and seemed to have
a good sense of humor. He was extremely thorough... I was
impressed with his vast knowledge of every process during
the home inspection, and his attention to detail was
impeccable. I'd like to thank him again for making a
stressful inspection so easy." (see more client testimonials)
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Tom Begg
Tom Begg is a graduate of the University of
Bridgeport with a BS in Economics. After college Tom entered
the home remodeling business. This experience included
framing and remodeling, construction of decks and porches,
as well as renovating antique homes. Tom became a licensed
home inspector in Connecticut in 1997, and is now one of
Schaefer’s long-standing inspectors. Tom holds a supervisory
pest control license for wood destroying insects..
Comments like this are commonly heard from Tom's clients: "
Tom Begg was fantastic. He answered all my questions and
explained technical things about the home I was purchasing
to me in a way that I would understand. He emphasized that I
could ask him anything I had questions or concerns
about..." (see
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Ken McCann
Ken McCann earned a BS from Connecticut State University,
and his background includes 25 years of carpentry and home
improvement experience. Ken is licensed as a home inspector
in Connecticut, and has been inspecting for 10 years. Ken is
listed on the Connecticut Department of Public Health
website for completing radon testing training. Comments from
Ken's clients include: "Ken made both my mother and me very
comfortable with the process every step of the way. He
impressed us with his knowledge, thoroughness, and
courtesy... We are grateful to our realtor for
enthusiastically recommending your services to us, and we
will be sure to recommend you in the future whenever the
opportunity arises." (see
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Bob
Diamond
Bob Diamond became interested in construction when he was
very young. In high school he won an award for excellence in
industrial arts and he entered a special program that
initiated his construction experience. For 17 years Bob
worked as a carpenter and general contractor where he gained
experience in every phase of residential building, as well
as some commercial experience. Bob is a licensed home
inspector in Connecticut, and has been a home inspector for
the last 10 years. Bob is listed on the Connecticut
Department of Public Health website for completing radon
testing training. Comments from Bob's clients include: "Bob
Diamond did our inspection. He took us through the house
step-by-step and explained everything understandably. He was
very helpful."
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