35 Years of Protecting New Port Richey & Tampa Bay region Homebuyers. One Inspection at a Time.
Young Home Inspections has been the most trusted name in Tampa Bay region real estate since 1989. We were built on a single belief: that every homebuyer deserves the full truth about the property they are about to purchase — no shortcuts, no softened reports, no exceptions. We are not just a home inspection company. We are the team that shows up for you — and stays available long after the report is delivered.
Est. 1989
35+ Years of Experience
1,200+ Reviews Across Google, HomeAdvisor & Trustindex
InterNACHI Certified
Angie's List Super Service Award — 20 Consecutive Years
24 Hour Report Turnaround
The Company That Rewrote the Rules — and Never Stopped.
In 1989, a home inspector named Ken Young had a radical idea: that homebuyers deserved more. Not a cursory walkthrough. Not a checklist designed to keep transactions moving. A real, thorough, honest evaluation of the property they were about to call home. So Ken Young did something almost unheard of at the time — he and a small group of colleagues sat down and rewrote the standard procedures for home inspections in Central Florida.
The 'Deal Breaker' Story
The real estate community did not exactly applaud him for it. Ken’s inspections were so thorough, so unflinching in their honesty, that realtors gave him a nickname: The Deal Breaker. His reports found things that other inspectors missed. They revealed problems that sellers had not disclosed. They sometimes complicated transactions — because the truth sometimes complicates things.
But here is the thing about Ken Young: he was not just thorough. He was also personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the families he served. Realtors who initially bristled at his findings came to respect him deeply. Buyers who hired him came back every time they purchased a new property. He became one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the Tampa Bay region real estate community — featured in newspapers, interviewed as an industry expert, and remembered today, decades later, by the people who worked with him.
The Legacy
Ken Young passed away at an early age. But the company he built — and the standard he set — did not. Young Home Inspections is still locally and family owned and operated. The current team carries Ken’s vision forward every single day, and those of us who were fortunate enough to know him personally are committed to making him proud.
When you hire Young Home Inspections, you are not just hiring an inspector. You are inheriting 35 years of a legacy built on the simple belief that homebuyers deserve the full truth — every time.
"30 years later, people still remember Ken Young and sometimes bring him up with a grin. That kind of lasting impression is the legacy we carry every day."
When the Press Calls an Inspector a Pioneer, You Pay Attention.
Ken Young did not just build a respected company — he built a reputation that extended far beyond the real estate community. As one of the innovators who helped redefine home inspection standards in Central Florida, Ken was featured in multiple publications and recognized by the press as a leading voice in consumer protection for homebuyers.
Real Estate and Classified —
'PROBLEM DETECTOR'
Ken Young was profiled as a standout inspector whose thorough approach was changing what homebuyers could expect from the inspection process.
MoneySense —
'INSPECTING THE INSPECTORS'
A feature examining what separates great home inspectors from average ones — and why Ken Young’s approach set the standard others were measured against.
Additional Publication —
'A Good Inspector Can Save You Thousands'
Coverage highlighting the real financial value of a thorough home inspection — and the inspectors who deliver it.
The coverage speaks for itself. Young Home Inspections has never needed to oversell its value — because the work has always done the talking.
The People Who Show Up For You.
A home inspection is only as good as the inspector performing it. That is why we want you to know exactly who will be walking through your potential home, what they bring to every inspection, and what drives them to do this work. These are not contractors checking boxes. They are professionals who take your investment personally.
CHRISTINE FARINA
OWNER & OPERATOR
Christine took ownership of Young Home Inspections in 2014, bringing with her a career spanning construction, insurance, marketing, and office management. That breadth of experience is not coincidental — it means Christine understands every dimension of the real estate transaction a homebuyer is navigating, not just the inspection itself.
Under Christine’s leadership, the company has continued to honour Ken Young’s legacy while evolving to meet the demands of a modern real estate market. She holds a State of Florida license as both a Certified Building Contractor and a Home Inspector.
Brian Perry
INSPECTOR
Brian is a State of Florida licensed and InterNACHI certified inspector with extensive hands-on experience across residential and commercial properties throughout the Tampa Bay region.
This Is How We Work. Every Inspection. Every Time.
Not every home inspection company operates the same way. The difference is not always visible in a certification or a price quote. It lives in the principles an inspector brings to work every day.
01
We Work for You — Not the Deal
Our only obligation is to the person who hired us: you. Not the realtor. Not the seller. Not the lender. If we find something serious, we say so — clearly, directly, and without softening the language to protect anyone’s transaction.
02
Thoroughness Is Non-Negotiable
We do not do quick walkthroughs. We examine every visible and accessible component of the property — from the attic to the crawl space, from the main electrical panel to the furthest corner of the pool equipment. Every time.
03
A Report Is Only Valuable If You Understand It
We write our reports in plain language. No jargon, no vague observations, no findings buried in technical terminology. You should be able to read your report, understand exactly what was found, and know what to do about it.
04
Excellence Is a Standard, Not an Aspiration
Ken Young’s motto — which we carry forward to this day — is simply this: “Setting the Standards of Excellence in Home Inspections.” That was not marketing copy. It was a commitment. It still is.
Licensed. Certified. Recognized. Here Is the Proof.
STATE OF FLORIDA LICENSE —
CERTIFIED BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Christine Farina holds an active Florida Certified Building Contractor license — a level of construction expertise that goes well beyond the standard home inspector credential and provides a deeper understanding of structural and systems deficiencies.
STATE OF FLORIDA LICENSE —
HOME INSPECTOR
All Young inspectors hold active State of Florida home inspector licenses, meeting the state’s requirements for education, examination, and ongoing continuing education.
INTERNACHI CERTIFIED —
ALL INSPECTORS
InterNACHI is the largest and most respected home inspector association in the world. InterNACHI certification requires rigorous testing, ongoing education, and adherence to a strict code of ethics.
INSURANCE REPORT CERTIFICATIONS
We are certified to perform and issue 4-Point Inspections, Wind Mitigation Inspections, and Roof Certifications — the three insurance-related inspection types most frequently required by Florida insurance carriers.
ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD —
20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
Christine Farina holds an active Florida Certified Building Contractor license — a level of construction expertise that goes well beyond the standard home inspector credential and provides a deeper understanding of structural and systems deficiencies.
IN BUSINESS SINCE 1989
35+ years in the Tampa Bay market. That kind of longevity is earned, not given — and it speaks directly to the quality and trust we have built with thousands of families across the region.
The Numbers Behind the Name.
Est. 1989
35+ years of inspections in Tampa Bay region.
TENS OF THOUSANDS
Residential and commercial inspections completed.
35+ Cities Served
Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando & beyond.
1,200+ VERIFIED REVIEWS
Across Google, HomeAdvisor & Trustindex.
24 Hour Reports
Every inspection. No exceptions.
20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
Angie's List Super Service Award.
We Are Making You a Direct Promise. Here It Is.
WE WILL BE THOROUGH.
Every visible and accessible component. No shortcuts. No rushed walkthroughs. If it is there to be found, we will find it.
WE WILL BE HONEST.
We do not soften findings to protect a transaction. You hired us to tell you the truth. We will.
WE WILL COMMUNICATE CLEARLY.
Your report will be written in plain language. You will understand every finding, every recommendation, and every priority — without needing to call us to decode it.
REPORTS ARE TYPICALLY DELIVERED WITHIN 24 HOURS
No exceptions. You will have your report in your inbox by the end of the next business day.
WE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE REPORT.
Have questions a day or two later? Call us. Text us. We do not disappear after we hand you a PDF.
WE WILL ALWAYS WORK FOR YOU.
Not the realtor. Not the seller. Not the lender. You. That independence is the foundation of everything we do.
Why Smart Tampa Bay Region Home Buyers Choose Young Over the Competition.
You have options. Here is an honest comparison of what most inspection companies deliver versus what Young delivers — and why it matters to you.
| Category | Most Inspectors | Young Home Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | ✕Licensed but limited FL experience |
35+ years Florida-specific expertise |
| Independence | ✕Often tied to real estate networks |
Fully independent — we work for you |
| Report Speed | ✕Reports delivered in days |
Typically a 24 hour report turnaround |
| Post-Inspection | ✕Hand you the report and disappear |
Available for questions days after |
| Service Range | ✕One or two inspection types |
Full suite: Mold, WDO, 4-Point, Wind, Commercial & more |
| Track Record | ✕New or unproven in the market |
Setting the standard since 1989 |
1,200+ Tampa Bay region Homeowners Have Trusted Young. Here's What They Said. Platform Ratings
Ready to Work With Tampa Bay region's Most Trusted Inspection Team?
Ken Young started this company in 1989 with one goal: to give homebuyers the truth. 35 years later, that has not changed. When you hire Young Home Inspections, you are getting decades of experience, a team that works for you, and a commitment to thoroughness that has earned over 1,200 verified reviews across Tampa Bay region.
The only question is: why would you trust this decision to anyone less?