Our Inspectors & Staff

Professional Home Inspection Service was started by Keith Oberg and Gregg Harwood in 1988 to serve the needs of home buyers and sellers in the Binghamton area.  The inspection company grew out of  Keith Oberg General Contracting which primarily focused on high end remodeling and additions.  During this time Keith and Gregg saw the need for independent inspectors who could help home buyers evaluate the condition of homes prior to purchase.  In 1992 they decided to close the contracting business and focus all their efforts on real estate inspection and testing.  At the present time the staff consists of Bonnie Kinner, Office Administrator, Derek Westgate, Laboratory QA Officer, Inspector and Radon Mitigator, and Keith Oberg, Inspector, Laboratory Director, and President. 

Keith and Derek are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). ASHI is the leading professional organization of home inspectors in the United States and Canada. In order to become a member an inspector must complete at least 250 fee paid inspections, pass a rigorous entrance examination series, and have reports reviewed by the organization to see that they meet the Standards of Practice. A strict program of continuing education credits are required to maintain membership. ASHI defined what a home inspection is over 30 years ago with the publication of the Standards of Practice and issuance of the ASHI Code of Ethics.

 Keith was a founder and past President of the New York State Association of Home Inspectors (NYSAHI) and continues to serve on its Board.  He is a member and past President of the Central New York Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (CNYASHI).  Keith is the founder and past President of the Southern Tier Association of Home Inspectors (STAHI).  Keith and Derek are active members in all of these organizations dedicated to the improvement of the profession. 

Bonnie Kinner runs the office and maintains the scheduling. Our office is manned from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for quick response to your needs.

Qualifications And Affiliations

Members, American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)

Members, Central New York Chapter ASHI

Members, New York State Association of Home Inspectors

Past President, Professional Remodelers Council

Past President, Southern Tier Home Builders and Remodelers Association

Member, International Association of Electrical Inspectors

Member, American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists

Affiliate Members, Broome County Board of Realtors

Member, Broome County Chamber of Commerce

NYS Certified Environmental Laboratory #11795, testing Radon in Air

NEHA Listed Radon Mitigation Contractor

EPA Certified Renovator (for lead safe renovation guidance)

We are fully insured including Business Liability, Professional liability, Compensation & Disability Insurance.

Ethical standards, inspection procedures and report standards meet the guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors.

To avoid any perceived conflict of interest we do not do any repair work arising from a real estate inspection.