Steve Taylor holds an A.A.S. degree in Architectural Engineering and is a certified building inspector in ICC (International Code Council) and the State of Florida building codes. Steve Taylor is also a member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) and NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors). Each organization conducts a certification process which includes inspection experience verification and a written examination. ASHI and NACHI also require its members to adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice. Steve Taylor holds also a certification on Disaster Response Housing Inspection given by FEMA ( Federal Emergency Management Agency).

After completing his education in 1991, Steve designed and built several homes on the Eastern Shore of Maryland before accepting the position of Building and Housing Inspector for the City of Sailsbury, Maryland. In April 1997, Steve opened Taylor Inspection Services, Inc. in Sailsbury, Maryland and still maintains an affiliation with Taylor and Associates there today. In May of 2000, he joined the staff of the City of Fernandina Beach Community Development Department as a Building Inspector. In December of 2000, Steve accepted the position of Building Official for Fernandina Beach where he worked until June of 2002 when he opened his second location for Taylor Inspection Services, Inc. in Fernandina Beach, Florida.