My name is Tom Lochtefeld, founder and lead inspector of Nearwater Property Group Home Inspections. I’m a 5-Star ASHI Certified Home Inspector licensed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, proudly serving Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY.

Before starting Nearwater Property Group, I worked on Wall Street as Global Head of Market Risk Reporting for JP Morgan. That role demanded meticulous attention to detail and process, especially during the 2008 financial crisis, and I bring that same precision and integrity to every home inspection I perform.

My lifelong passion has always centered on homes and their history. From growing up maintaining my family’s historic property on Nantucket Island to managing my own homes and five investment properties, I’ve spent years gaining hands-on knowledge of construction, maintenance, and how houses truly work.

Whether you need a buyer’s home inspection in Stamford or Greenwich, a seller’s pre-listing inspection in Norwalk or Westport, or radon, water, or mold testing in Connecticut, I provide honest, detailed insight so you can make confident decisions.

Clients choose Nearwater Property Group for:

Comprehensive, unbiased inspections that exceed Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey standards

Clear digital reports within 24 hours

Mold surface and air testing (Connecticut only)

Radon and water quality testing for a healthy home

Drone roof inspections for full visibility without risk

Every Fairfield County and Westchester County home inspection we perform meets or exceeds state and national industry standards.