About
A TOP-RATED, NATIONWIDE COMMERCIAL DUE DILIGENCE FIRM & THE BEST VALUE HOME INSPECTION COMPANY IN THE GREATER WESTERN PA, TAMPA, FL & DENVER, CO REGIONS
Welcome to Hill Property Inspections, LLC. At HPI we specialize in commercial building inspections, property condition assessments (PCAs) and due diligence inspections throughout the United States and offer the clear best value in home inspecting in western Pennsylvania, as well as the greater Tampa Bay and Denver, Colorado regions. We do this by providing many benefits to our commercial and home inspection clients that offer additional protection, valuable information, and assistance – all at a competitive price and in a timely manner.
Whether you’re buying or selling, a property transaction is likely the biggest financial decision you will ever make. Having your property thoroughly inspected is one of the most important things you can do before making such a major decision that will significantly affect you for the rest of your life, and our goal is to provide you with clear and detailed information about your property so you will be completely confident in your decision prior to closing. Recognizing that time is of the essence, we operate with promptness and precision to ensure our clients are scheduled as quickly as possible and in receipt of report deliverables the same day as the assessment.
All of our commercial inspectors are certified through the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA), and our residential inspectors are Certified Professional Inspectors (CPIs) through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), as well as Certified Residential Inspectors (CRIs) through the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). These designations reflect the knowledge, experience and skill of our first-rate team and give you the confidence of knowing your inspection and testing services are being completed to the highest industry standards.
MEET OUR OWNER
- NACHI Certification #: 18030632
- CCPIA Certification #: 003110
- ICA Certification #: 17401
- PA DEP Certified Radon Testing Individual #: 3311
- IAC2 Certification #: IAC2-07-9684
- FAA Certified Remote Pilot #: 4233086
- Certified Pesticide Applicator #: 550133
Steve Hill, CMI
Certified Master Inspector Steve Hill is the owner and operator of Hill Property Inspections, LLC. Steve resides with his family in the small town of Windber, Pennsylvania but frequently travels to other states for large commercial inspections and to meet with our team’s lead inspectors in other regions. He has experience as a contractor, real estate investor and former State Farm Insurance Agent, and he is the author of the book Commercial Inspections for Investors: Why Qualified Inspectors are Your Best Asset in Due Diligence and Property Success. Steve is the founder and President of the Southwestern PA Chapter of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), which is the highest credential attainable in the home inspection industry and places him among a rare and elite group of professionals in the field. He is also a CCPIA certified commercial inspector and the founding president of the Blair chapter of Business Network International (BNI), which is the world’s largest and most successful business networking organization. Steve is an affiliate member of the Cambria Somerset Association of Realtors (CSAR), is a business partner with West Pasco Hernando Realtors, and stays up-to-date with changing real estate trends and the agents in our service areas to provide our clients with the best possible service. When he’s not inspecting properties, Steve loves being outdoors, crafting woodworking projects, building and remodeling, golfing, and making music. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army JAG Corps and is proud to serve our clients throughout the country while building lasting relationships within the communities we serve.
Meet the Team
Susannah is the HPI office manager and wears many hats as the “heart” of the office. She’s the go-to team member for scheduling new appointments, fielding calls, handling various administrative tasks, and answering most questions, and she frequently communicates with realtors, brokers, lenders and our valued clients to ensure promptness and efficiency from start to finish. She will likely be the first person you speak with when contacting our office, and she’s known for her extremely friendly and outgoing nature and her constant willingness to help in any way she can! 
Certified Professional Inspector Amy Hill is Steve’s wife and the co-owner of HPI. After several years of Steve trying to convince Amy to leave her prior, long-term career in the medical field, she finally made the leap to help with the business as it rapidly expands. To say she is glad she did is a major understatement, and Amy brings a great deal of expertise to the team. During her seventeen years as an ultrasound technologist – several of which were also spent as the technical director for her department – Amy built a solid reputation as an exceptionally talented tech with multiple credentials (RT(R), RDCS, RDMS) and never once called off a single day of work! That type of work ethic is unheard of, and it’s that example that helps keep the HPI team dedicated and committed to excellence. While Amy is capable of inspecting all systems and components of a home, she primarily focuses on inspecting common living areas, kitchens and bathrooms. Amy and the entire HPI team are proud to have a female inspector onboard in a generally male-dominated industry, and Amy’s overall contribution speaks for itself. Apart from work, Amy’s passion is her family – especially her and Steve’s teenage daughter, Ariana, and son, Jacob – and she’s an avid reader always eager to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
Certified Professional Inspector Oguz (Ozzy) Kavruk is HPI’s Lead Inspector for the Tampa region. Originally from Turkey, Ozzy has been inspecting in Florida for over five years after initially being trained by our owner, Steve, in Pennsylvania. He is a highly knowledgeable and experienced inspector, and our clients love Ozzy’s friendly demeanor and attention to detail. He lives in New Port Richey with his wife and their two sons, and when he’s not inspecting he enjoys fishing, sailing, biking, and traveling.
Certified Professional Inspector Nathan Pilkington is a talented member of the HPI team and, like Steve, lives in Windber, PA. Nathan spent more time doing repair and remodeling work of older homes than new construction prior to becoming an inspector, which has given him unique insight into the evolution of building methods over the years. As Nathan manages SkyWest Airlines at the Johnstown Airport (a job that keeps him very busy) and works as Chief Cover Designer of the “Facsimile Project”– a large-scale project that helps get rare, older books back into print as part of his own family’s business, he primarily helps the team with larger inspection jobs as needed and on a part-time basis. He primarily helps Steve and other members of the team with larger inspection jobs as needed. Nathan loves to travel and has traveled across the country on numerous occasions, having visited all 48 continental states and camping along the way in places like the Redwood Forest, Yellowstone and the Oregon Dunes. He’s also a very skilled poker player and an excellent problem solver, and he loves kayaking and other outdoor activities, as well as spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Jacob Hill is Steve and Amy’s son and is currently in training to become a certified inspector and eventually join the HPI team. Jake is an honors student at Windber Area High School, a very talented soccer and basketball player, and passionate about outdoor life and fitness. At only 16 he still has a ways to go but, fortunately, more than enough time to learn the knowledge and skills it takes to be an outstanding inspector (it’s in his blood, after all). You may run into Jake at your inspection – provided Steve or Amy is also present – and you’re likely to see him working hard with his mom and dad.WHAT SETS US APART
You will receive your report(s) immediately, and our reports are clear, easy to understand, and include high-definition photos along with written observations, recommendations, and a concise summary. Most inspection reports contain countless check boxes, condition ratings and unnecessary technical jargon that is overwhelming, confusing and difficult to weed through for the average client, agent or manager. On the contrary, our reports are a narrative style with simple written explanations, numerous pictures, and easy-to-understand example illustrations, making the report reading experience extremely simple and user-friendly.
We use state of the art technology during our inspections to ensure the most accurate reports possible. For example, we use a high quality drone for inspecting high or steep roofs, allowing us to see any roof in great detail. We also use a high-grade thermal imaging (infrared) camera to enable us to uncover defects not visible to the naked eye, a high-definition sewer scope to inspect sewer lateral lines, and top-tier instrumentation for lab tested procedures.
We charge no mileage fees within our large service area, and we proudly offer a military discount to all current and prior service members. We provide all of our home inspection clients with a free home maintenance guide, which you can save to reference as needs arise. We have a “call any time” policy, so our clients are free to call us any time, 24/7/365. If we can’t answer or respond immediately, we will respond as quickly as possible.
We provide all qualifying residential clients who opt for our popular Premium Package with a comprehensive 6-month home warranty and several valuable protection plans through Summit Warranty Corporation, along with the InterNACHI “We’ll Buy Your Home” Guarantee, to ensure the highest level of protection and peace of mind. For more information about these excellent plans, click here.
For your ultimate protection, we participate in the InterNACHI ‘We’ll Buy Your Home’ Guarantee. When you opt for our popular Premium Package, we automatically enroll you in this program to provide you with complete reassure and peace of mind, and details about this program can be found here.
So what, exactly, is a home inspection?
A home inspection is primarily an unbiased, objective inspection of a home’s visible and readily accessible components that is intended to assist you before you make such a major investment. While your inspection report will provide a great deal of detailed and helpful information, it is not possible for a home inspection to uncover every possible defect of a home, as some portions are not visible and others may not be accessible or safe for inspection. For example, we will not be able to see behind walls, will not snake through plumbing lines, and will not be able to thoroughly inspect a snow covered roof in the middle of winter. A home inspection is also not a “pass” or “fail” of the home being inspected. As the client, you alone determine how significant any uncovered defects are to you.
With all the people involved with the real estate transaction, it is easy to become overwhelmed very quickly – especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. As your inspection company, we are one very important part of the entire process, but we are not real estate agents, attorneys, appraisers or insurance agents. For that reason, we do not comment on what those other professionals may or may not advise. For example, we will not be able to tell a client what the appraiser may flag on the appraisal or predict what defects may make the homeowners insurance premium increase. With all of that in mind, here’s what you can expect once your inspection is scheduled…
Prior to Your Inspection:
Continued support
We invite you to call or email us with any questions any time after your services have been completed, and you will have the opportunity to enroll in our reminder program for discounted future maintenance inspections – a program we strongly recommend. This is all part of our commitment to exceptional customer service and an expression of our appreciation for trusting us with your business.
In short, we don’t simply give you your inspection report and go on our way. Our job remains ongoing after the inspection has been completed, and we strongly encourage you to contact us at any point after your inspection if you have any questions or simply need advice regarding your property, as we aim to build long-term, friendly relationships with our clients. We invite and encourage you to join us at the end of your inspection so you can see everything that’s inspected first-hand and we can go over the details together, in person. We very much look forward to working with you!
HOME INSPECTIONS As a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), one of the largest and most recognized inspection societies in the world, we proudly adhere to established Standards of Practice and a strict Code of Ethics. Standards of Practice (SOP) define exactly what we are obligated to inspect, as well as what we are not obligated to inspect, so you know exactly what your inspection fee will be covering (at minimum) before the inspection takes place. While we are only required to perform inspections in accordance with the Standards, we typically go above and beyond the Standards and inspect more than what’s required in order to provide exceptional customer service. We strongly encourage you to carefully review the SOP prior to your inspection. To review the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics in detail, please click on the links below:
InterNACHI Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS
When performing commercial property condition assessments (PCAs), we adhere to the CCPIA Commercial Standards of Practice (ComSOP), as we feel these standards provide the most clear expectations and best service to our business clients. To review the CCPIA commercial Standards of Practice, please click on the link below:
ANNUAL HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS
We perform annual home maintenance inspections in accordance with InterNACHI’s SOP for Home Maintenance Checkups. To review the SOP, please click on the link below:
InterNACHI Home Maintenance Checkup SOP
MOLD INSPECTIONS & IAQ TESTING
We perform mold inspections and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2) and are certified through IAC2. To review the IAC2 Standards of Practice, please click on the link below:
If, after reviewing this information, any of the Standards of Practice we adhere to seem confusing or difficult to understand, please do not hesitate to contact us for further clarification. We want to ensure you have a clear understanding of the inspection process and what you’re paying for prior to hiring us.
Unsure of what inspections you need? In addition to a home inspection, we recommend that ALL clients have at least a WDO (pest/termite) inspection and a radon test done. In fact, HOME + PEST + RADON is our most popular inspection package. In addition, we strongly recommend adding a Home Energy Report for a small but very worthwhile fee. If the home you are having inspected is in a rural area and uses a well and septic system, we recommend also having a septic dye test and water analysis completed, even if these tests are not required by your lender. Visit the blue links on the Services & Pricing page and read the FAQ page for important information regarding these types of inspections. If you live in a newly built home, we recommend having an 11th Month Warranty Inspection done prior to your warranty expiring. For all clients, we strongly advise taking advantage of our Annual Home Maintenance Inspection each year, which provides you with continual peace of mind at a great price.