Professional Real Estate Inspector Phil Farmer is a native to Texas and the DFW area. Familiar to this area he is well aware of the complexities of construction and soil conditions present. Having grown up in a family consisting of Father that owned a Residential and Commercial Construction Company and a Mother that is the Owner-Broker of a Real Estate company it is not surprising that he had the opportunity to work with many tradesmen and real estate agents. Starting as young as 13 years of age during summer breaks working as an apprentice to framers, roofers, trim carpenters, plumbers, and electricians he learned about the intricacies of construction “hands on”. In addition to the construction side of the business he learned the real estate agents side of the business by assisting in day in and out duties of real estate transactions and property management.
After attending University of Texas in Austin then working in a sales field while personally investing in Real Estate for a period of years Phil returned to the Real Estate field by attending the University of Texas in Arlington and the American Home Inspector Training Institute.
In 2003, after having successfully completed all state education and experience requirements then by passing the Texas Real Estate Commission Exam he was licensed as a Professional Real Estate Inspector. Specialty training has been completed in Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems, FEMA,, Engineered Lumber, Foundation Evaluations, Building Science, Septic Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Pool / Spa (Certified Pool Operator) and HVAC inspections. In addition the state requirements, Phil has undertaken additional training by working side by side “Master Inspector” Don Stafford a veteran of over 12,000 inspections in the DFW area. Additional license held in Pest Control (TPCL 13555, Certified Applicator 44665PT).
After the devastating hurricanes (Katrina, Wilma and Rita) on the gulf coast in 2005 Phil was contracted by FEMA and completed 479 disaster inspections in Mississippi, Florida and New Orleans.
Farmer Inspections is proud to have completed over 4500 inspections on commercial buildings, residential construction (new and existing homes) since 2004
Farmer Inspections contracted services to Krell Commercial Construction in 2006 as superintendent on commercial building projects. Most recently overseeing the completion of three commercial finish out projects in Grapevine, Southlake and Downtown Fort Worth.
In January 2008, in addition to our home and termite inspections we have been contracted to oversee the rehab of duplex project in Bedford completed in March 2008
In July 2008, WFAA (Dallas / Ft Worth ABC news affiliate) contacted Farmer Inspections as an independent source of information on leaks with gas lines. You can see the story at: Gas leak dangers arise during roof repairs
Farmer Inspections not only adheres to the Texas Real Estate Commissions Standards of Practice but goes beyond with additional training above and beyond the state requirements.
Summary of Training:
Home Inspection Training and Continuing Education
Business Development & Internet Marketing / May 2011 / 16 hours
Lead Inspetion & Report Writing Workshop / January 2011 / 8 hours
Bed Bug Termite Detector Dog Handler Training / January 2011 / 40 hours
New Standards of Practice / January 2009 / 8 hours
New Construction Phase Inspections / August 2008 / 24 hours
Certified Pool Inspector / June 2008 / 4 hours
Certified Pool Operator / May 2008 / 16 hours
Report Writing / April 2008 / 8 hours
Report Writing for the Home Inspector / October 2007 / 8 hours
FEMA Disaster ACEIII Advanced Training / September 2007 / 8 hours
HVAC Issues / Inspections for the Home Inspector / March 2007 / 8 Hours
FEMA Disaster ACEIII Advanced Training / August 2006 / 8 hours
Fireplaces and Chimneys / January 2006 / 4 hours
Texas Standards of Practice / January 2006 / 4 hours
Identifying Moisture Risks; Protecting the consumer as Building Systems Evolve / Jan 2006 / 8 hours
Inspecting Concrete Slab Foundations / May 2005 / 8 Hours
Pool & Spa Inspections / August 2004 / 8 hours
FEMA Disaster ACEIII Initial Training / October 2004 / 8 hours
Engineered Lumber / October 2004 / 4 hours
8 Day Inspection Master Course / 2003 / 72 Hours
AHIT Inspection Master Course (UT Arlington) / 2003 / 300 + Hours
TREC Standards of Practice / January 2003 / 4 hours
General Inspections and Report Writing / January 2003 / 4 hours
Wood Destroying Insect Inspection & Pest Control Training
Structural Pest Management / October 2011
Termite Biology/ October 2011
Mastering Fire Ant Control / October 2011
Laws & Regulations / October 2011
Pest Control Continuing Education / October 2010
Insect Biology / Sept 2009
Science behind Termite Baiting / Sept 2009
Safety on the Job / Sept 2009
IPM Regulations / Sept 2009
TDA & SPCS Laws Update / Oct 2008
Brown Recluse Spiders / Oct 2008
Commensal Rodent Control / Oct 2008
Successful Termite Control w/ Baiting / Oct 2008
Termite Behavior and Transfer of Insecticides / Jan 2008
Pests Affecting Human Health / Jan 2008
It’s Not Easy Being Green / Jan 2008
Why Safety is Important / Jan 2008
IPM of Small Mammal Pest Management / Jan 2008
Texas Dept of Agriculture & SPCS Updates and Changes / Jan 2008
NTTS Technician Non-Commercial Applicator Training / April 2005
Technician Non-Commercial Applicator Training / March 2005
Termite Biology & Control / September 2004
Venomous Arachnids / September 2004
Perimeter Inspections / September 2004
MSDS Sheets / September 2004
Hands on Training
6/2008 Licensed as Certified Applicator in Pest Control category
11/05 -12/2005 FEMA Deployment after Hurricane Katrina to New Orleans LA / Empire LA / Plaquemines Parish
10/05 – 11/2005 FEMA Deployment after Hurricane Wilma to Lake Okeechobee and Florida Coast
9/05 – 10/2005 FEMA Deployment after Hurricane Katrina to Gulfport Mississippi, Picayune MS, Hattiesburg MS.
3/05 Licensed as Certified Applicator in Wood Destroying Insect Control category
3/05 – Completed technician apprenticeship and passed Certified Applicator exam
3/04 -3/05 Technician training (minimum of 1year), after passing Structural Pest Control Board’s technician exam
12/04 – 3/04 Pest control apprentice training (min of 90 days) After passing Structural Pest Control Board’s apprentice exam
5/03 – 7/03 – Hands on Training / Home Inspections with Master Inspector Don Stafford
TREC 7148
TPCL 13555
CA 44665PT
