My name is Tom Farrell and I am the principal partner of Farrell Home Inspections, a Ithaca, NY Home Inspection service. I have been officially conducting Home Inspections since 2004. Prior to 2004, I worked for over 23 years for New York State Electric and Gas as a Residential and Commercial Energy Auditor, as well, as a consultant for Residential and Commercial building projects for NYSEG. I was on the first committee to develop the NY-Star Energy Home Program, which later became part of the national Energy Star Program.

* 23 years with NYSEG- New York State Electric & Gas

* Residential and Commercial Energy Consultant

* On committee to develop the NY-Star Energy Home Program- Now part of the National Energy Star Program

*Recognized consultant in Energy Conservation, Insulation Practices, Heat Conservation

* Contractor panel member of General Electrics’ field research team and lighting technology team.

* New York State License: 16000012629

I have also held numerous workshops and seminars around the state on Energy Conservation, Insulation Practices, Heating Systems, Heat Loss Programs and Electrical and Natural Gas Practices.

Over the past 30 years I have conducted:

* 3000 Home and Commercial Technical Inspections.

* 500 Commercial Energy Audit Inspections.

* 5000 Home Energy Audit Inspections

My main focus over the past 6 years has been in the home remodeling business, where I have concentrated on the rehabbing older homes in the Tompkins County area for customers. Over the past 40 years, he has built over 10 homes, 15 additions, 15 decks and has remodeled baths, kitchens, decks, and updated electrical, plumbing and heating systems that number in the hundreds for each.

Not only do I know Home Inspections, but I know how homes operate and how to maintain them. Knowing how a home operates takes in account each individual system of a house. A home is very similar to a human body in that while each bodily function operates on its own, each system must be working with its full potential or other systems in the body have potential to fail.

It is not enough to simply tell you that your insulation may fail inspection, but all other systems pass. You as a prospective buyer should know how the failed insulation will effect your homes other system 1,3, 5 or even 10 years down the line. That is the true value of a home inspector who has specialized knowledge in multiple areas and focuses on the home as an operating system and not a set of separate components.

Home Inspections are quite technical, but because my main focus everyday is building and construction, it allows me to offer you, the buyer, a better sense of exactly what you are facing after purchase, how it can be remedied, and if it fits with your goals and dreams for the home. If you are looking for a Ithaca, NY Home Inspector, please give me a call and discuss how I can help you with your goals.