Professional Safety Inspection & Approval
for Short-Term Rentals
Who We Are
SafeStay brings law enforcement discipline and emergency management expertise to Connecticut's short-term rental market. We conduct professional, protocol-driven safety inspections — and issue formal Letters of Professional Safety Approval that give hosts, guests, and platforms genuine confidence.
Herb Sharp, Founder
Retired Assistant Chief of Police · 30+ years service
M.S. Emergency Management, University of New Haven
FEMA ICS Certified (100 / 200 / 300 / 700)
SafeStay LLC · Connecticut
What We Do
Every SafeStay inspection follows a rigorous, documented protocol — covering the safety systems guests depend on and the compliance details hosts often overlook.
A thorough, protocol-driven visual inspection of your short-term rental property conducted by a retired Assistant Chief of Police with 30+ years of law enforcement and emergency management experience. We assess:
All inspections are visual observation only and do not include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or structural systems.
Upon successful inspection, you receive a formal SafeStay Approved Letter of Professional Safety Approval — a credentialed document issued by a law enforcement professional. Use it to:
Valid for 12 months from date of issue. Property-specific and non-transferable.
Every inspection includes a comprehensive written report delivered to you documenting all findings. Your report includes:
Your report is a professional record you can retain for insurance, legal, and compliance purposes.
If your initial inspection identifies items that need attention, we return to verify corrections have been made and update your approval status. Re-inspection includes:
Annual renewal inspections are also available to keep your SafeStay Approved status current year over year.
What We Inspect
Every SafeStay inspection covers the critical safety systems that protect your guests and your property.
The Mark
The SafeStay Approved designation signals to guests, platforms, and the community that your property has passed a rigorous, credentialed safety review — not a checkbox, but a commitment.
Issued exclusively in Connecticut. Built on 30 years of law enforcement and emergency management expertise. SafeStay LLC · Connecticut.
Get Started
Serving Mystic, Stonington, Milford, New Haven, Stamford, Norwich, and Groton. Contact us to schedule your inspection or learn more.
Request an InspectionTransparent Pricing
Every SafeStay inspection is priced by property size — no hidden fees, no hourly rates. One flat fee covers your full inspection and Letter of Approval.
Full safety inspection
Inspection report
Letter of Approval
Valid 12 months
Full safety inspection
Inspection report
Letter of Approval
Valid 12 months
Full safety inspection
Inspection report
Letter of Approval
Valid 12 months
Verify corrective actions
Updated report
Approval upon clearance
Flat fee
Keep approval current
Updated inspection report
Renewed Letter of Approval
Year-over-year coverage
All fees are due at time of inspection. SafeStay LLC accepts cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle. Contact us to schedule your inspection at 203-626-1695 or herb.sharp@safestayinspection.com
Get In Touch
Serving Mystic, Stonington, Milford, New Haven, Stamford, Norwich, and Groton. Reach out directly or fill out the form below and we will contact you within 24 hours.
We will respond within 24 hours to confirm your inspection appointment.