Marvin H. Schaefer has been one of the most respected names in the inspection profession since the home inspection profession was still in its infancy. He became involved in the construction industry in the late 1950s.  His construction experience includes custom built residential homes, remodeling, shopping centers and other commercial buildings.  This provided a solid foundation to build an inspection company on.  Marvin was a founding member and the Educational Chairman of the Southern New England Chapter of ASHI for many years.  Marvin has received a number of awards for his work from the local chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors including the Ron Passaro Award.   Marvin is now retired from active inspections.

Bruce D. Schaefer originated the idea of founding the Marvin H. Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. He is a 1977 graduate of Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Since his graduation he has been involved in the construction industry along with his father. He developed land and constructed both residential and commercial condominium type units.  Bruce is a member of the New Haven chapter of the National Association of Building Contractors. Bruce served as president of that organization and was selected as Builder of the Year. He has been in the inspection profession with his father since 1981.  Bruce is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut, has a supervisor license for wood destroying insects and is a "Certified ASHI Inspector." Bruce has earned NRSB (National Radon Safety Board) certification for radon testing and can be found listed on the CT Dept. of Public Health's web site as a certified radon tester. His expertise has put him in demand, he is approved to teach continuing educational 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...."  (See More Comments)

 
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 home inspections in 1993 and has been with Schaefer since 1995. He is one of Schaefer's senior inspectors.  Tom is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut. He is a "Certified ASHI Inspector," and was elected the 2009 President of the Southern New England Chapter of ASHI. Tom has a supervisor license for wood destroying insects. Tom has earned NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) certification for radon testing under the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) and can be found listed on the CT Dept. of Public Health's web site as a certified radon tester. He was also trained by the CT. Dept. of Public Health's radon program's as a trainer for home inspectors in radon measurement.  Tom's expertise has put him in demand.  He teaches continuing educational courses for several real estate association's schools and has been asked by large Connecticut real estate corporate offices to train their new realtors in understanding the inspection process.  Tom is also often asked to come and teach home inspection related issues to realtors in local real estate offices . Comments like this are not uncommon 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. "  Subscribe to Tom's blog - Click here. (See More Comments)

Tom Begg is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Following his university education, Tom entered the home remodeling business.  This experience included framing, remolding, construction of decks and porches as well as renovating antique homes. Tom became a home inspector in 1997.  He is licensed in Connecticut for home inspections and is one of Schaefer's senior inspectors.  Tom is also and ASHI member. Tom has a supervisor license for wood destroying insects.  Tom is listed on the CT Dept. of Public Health's web site for completing radon testing training.   Comments like this are not uncommon from Tom's clients: "Thomas K. Begg-He was fantastic. He answered my questions and explained things to me in a way that I would understand and when I did not he would explain it again in a different way until I got it. He constantly emphasized the fact that I could ask him anything I had questions or concerns about..."  (See More Comments)

Ken McCann entered the Connecticut State University and earned a B.S.  He comes from a background of 25 years of carpentry and home improvement experience. Ken is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut and has been performing home inspections for over seven years and is one of Schaefer's senior inspectors.  Ken is listed on the CT Dept. of Public Health's web site for completing radon testing training.  Comments like this are not uncommon from Ken's clients: 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 More Comments)

Bob Diamond has had a love for construction since he was very young. In high school he won an award for excellence in industrial arts.  In his senior year he entered a special program that initiated his construction experience. For 17 years Bob worked as a carpenter and General Contractor that involved every phase and aspect of residential building with some light commercial experience as well.  Bob has been involved with the home inspection business for the last ten years and is a licensed home inspector in Connecticut. Bob is listed on the CT Dept. of Public Health's web site for completing radon testing training. Comments like this are not uncommon from Bob's clients: "Bob Diamond did our inspection.  He took us through the house step by step and explained everything in a way that we could understand. He was very helpful."  (See More Comments)