30+ Years of Construction Experience. 18,500+ Inspections Completed.
Stephen Graff began his construction career working across multiple trades before transitioning to building inspections in 1994. Since 1998 he has performed residential and commercial inspections throughout Florida, including existing home inspections, new construction phase inspections, quality control monitoring, and code compliance confirmations. As owner and operator of Inspect-O-Graff, Inc., he works directly with homeowners and builders as an independent third-party quality control consultant, providing construction oversight from ground-break through final walk-through and builder warranty. His background as both a licensed residential contractor and a licensed home inspector gives him a perspective that goes well beyond a standard inspection, understanding not just what is wrong, but why it matters and what it will cost if left unaddressed. His knowledge of building codes, construction performance, and long-term durability is what sets Inspect-O-Graff apart from the average inspection firm.
Licenses and Credentials
- Florida Licensed Residential Combination Inspector — BN9261
- Florida Licensed Commercial Building Inspector — BN9261
- Florida Licensed Residential Contractor — CRC1326437 (since 12/11/2001)
- ICC Building, Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector Certification — #875068
- ICC / IAEI Residential Electric Inspector — #875068
- Florida Licensed Home Inspector — #HI6552
- Florida Retired CPO / WDO Inspector 23 Years Active — #JB73780
- FAA Licensed sUAS Drone Pilot, Part 107 Certified — #A4729933
- FL-ARCS President & Founder (Florida Association of Residential Construction Standards, est. 2025)
Notable Achievements
- 2001 — Appeared with Dan Schaffer on Channel 28, providing instruction on Florida Building Code changes
- 2004, 2005 and 2007 — Taught new construction inspection seminars for ASHI to hundreds of student inspectors
- 2005 — Featured in Tampa Bay Homes section of the St. Petersburg Times (newspaper clipping provided)
- 2016 to 2021 — Volunteered with Crossroads Church Remodel and Repair program
- 2023 — Featured in ABC Action News I-Team Investigation with Adam Walser on private provider inspectors in Pasco County
- 2025 — Founded FL-ARCS, Florida Association of Residential Construction Standards, nonprofit organization
- 2026 — Celebrating 25 years in business serving the Tampa Bay area
Florida Association of Residential Construction Standards (FL-ARCS) — President & Founder
Stephen Graff is the President and Founder of the Florida Association of Residential Construction Standards (FL-ARCS), established to promote residential construction quality standards across Florida and provide technical benchmarks that ensure homes are built to last.
Featured in ABC News
Featured in ABC Action News I-Team Investigation (2023) with reporter Adam Walser highlighting private provider inspection oversight in Pasco County.
Professional History
Stephen Graff began his construction career working across multiple trades before transitioning to building inspections in 1994. Since 1998 he has performed residential and commercial inspections throughout Florida, including existing home inspections, new construction phase inspections, quality control monitoring, and code compliance confirmations. As owner and operator of Inspect-O-Graff, Inc., he works directly with homeowners and builders as an independent third-party quality control consultant, providing construction oversight from ground-break through final walk-through and builder warranty. His background as both a licensed residential contractor and a licensed home inspector gives him a perspective that goes well beyond a standard inspection, understanding not just what is wrong, but why it matters and what it will cost if left unaddressed. His knowledge of building codes, construction performance, and long-term durability is what sets Inspect-O-Graff apart from the average inspection firm.
Celebrating 25 Years
Founded in 2001, Inspect-O-Graff has served Tampa Bay homeowners for over 25 years, completing more than 18,500 inspections.
"Twenty-five years ago we set out to do one thing... give every homeowner the honest, thorough inspection they deserved. Tampa Bay has trusted us with that responsibility and we don't take it lightly. Every call Sherri answers, every report I write, every phase inspection I perform, it all comes back to that same commitment we made in 2001. Thank you Tampa Bay for 25 years!"
Steve & Sherri Graff  🇺🇸
What People Are Saying
Inspect-O-Graff works with buyers, real estate agents and builders to provide reliable, third-party quality control inspections across Tampa Bay. With over 18,500 inspections over the past decades. This includes over 1,000 inspections completed in Del Webb communities across Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pasco counties, Inspect-O-Graff's experience supports smoother transactions and stronger construction outcomes.
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By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
— Proverbs 24:3-4