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Southern California’s Home Inspection Authority Services

Home Inspection Authority provides Residential Home Inspections, Commercial Property Condition Assessments, Sewer Camera Main Line Inspections, Mold Inspections & Testing, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Termite Inspections, Swimming Pool Inspections & Home Maintenance Inspections.

 Single Family Homes, Condominiums, Town homes, Coops, Duplex to Four-Plex, Manufactured Homes, Multi unit buildings and commercial buildings.

Servicing your Area: Los Angeles county and surrounding areas, LA City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, La Canada Flintridge, Woodland Hills, Glendale, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Studio City, Ventura, Loz Feliz, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, West Hills, Anaheim, Long Beach, San Pedro, Eagle Rock.

Specialized Tools

To provide the most thorough inspection possible.

Home Inspection Authority Southern California Residential & Commerical Inspections - Drone

Drone Roof Inspections

When a roof material is too fragile or dangerous to walk on or the roof is not safely accessible, We use a aerial drone with HD camera and video to perform roof inspections. This technology allows us a birds eye view to detect any broken or missing roof materials and or flashings.

Home Inspection Authority Southern California Residential & Commerical Inspections - Crawl Bot

Crawlspace CrawlBot

When a crawlspace is dangerous or too cramped, The Crawlbot allows us to visually inspect a hard to see area under the home. This specialized tool can take high definition photos and video to help us inspect areas that are otherwise hard to reach or are inaccessible.

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Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging cameras translate thermal energy (heat) to visible light so we can find and analyze some otherwise non-visible deficiencies.

Why Choose Home Inspection Authority?

Hello my name is John Laforme, I am the owner & lead inspector of Home Inspection Authority. My priority is to you my client, and my goal is to provide a thorough, non-bias visual general home inspection of the 5 major systems of the home and the  general condition at the time of the inspection. My monthly continuing education as a CREIA certified inspector keeps me on top of changes in the home inspection industry which allows me to pass on that information to you and your family to help you make an informed decision on your real estate transaction. After the visual home inspection is completed I will go over my findings with you and advise you if any safety hazards are present and or if any system defects are observed during the general home inspection that require further evaluation by a qualified licensed specialist before the end of your inspection contingency period.

John Laforme

Lead Inspector

Certified CREIA Inspector Member # 0155263

  • Certified & Insured

    Certified CREIA Inspector Member # 0155263

    Certified Residential Thermal Imager Monroe Infrared

    NSPF Certified Pool Inspector: National Swimming Pool Foundation

    We Carry Errors and Omissions Insurance

  • We have the tools

    We use cutting edge technology advanced inspection tools including Aerial Drones, Thermal Imaging and Crawlspace CrawlBot.

  • Quality Report

    Easy-to-read Inspection Reports: 24-Hr comprehensive report delivery on most inspections. We use the most current modern inspection software in the industry to provide you with the best reports in the home inspection industry.

  • Follow-up Support

    Service after the inspection: It is important you understand the results of our inspection report, We are here to answer any questions you have about your inspection report to better help you understand what is a safety hazard, maintenance item or a recommended upgrade or what may need immediate attention by a qualified licensed professional contractor.

Certified Property Inspection Professionals

Thorough

INSPECTION’S

High Res Images

WITH EVERY REPORT

24/7

Online Scheduling

1000’s

Of Homes Inspected

See What Our Clients Say!

I had the pleasure of collaborating with John during a recent real estate purchase transaction in Northridge, CA. John's meticulous site inspection and thorough understanding of the property was instrumental in ensuring seamless and transparent real estate acquisition. His comprehensive report was easy to comprehend and quickly delivered within 24 hours of inspection, significantly expediting our review process. Thus, allowing me to meet the deadlines as stipulated in the purchase contract; as a broker/buyer's agent and lender, this is critical. I operate under strict purchase and loan contingency deadlines. John's firsthand knowledge and acute attention to detail empowered my buyers to make confident, well-informed decision. His professional conduct and readiness to address any concerns significantly eased the home-buying process for my client, making it more reassuring for all parties involved. As a mortgage broker and real estate agent, I highly recommend John to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable property inspector. Carlos Campos, MBA. Director of Lending/Real Estate Hope Street Funding & Realty
Hope S.
10/19/2023
John is extremely knowledgeable and understands many different aspects of homes very well. He knows how to explain each situation so anyone can understand what is happening and what needs to occur in order to fix the problem. I am very grateful for his service and expertise. He always delivers!!
Alin G.
9/28/2023
Had a great experience hiring John at Home Inspection Authority to do an inspection of a property I was purchasing. He was professional, thorough in his inspection, and answered all my questions throughout the process. Highly recommended!
Patrick J.
8/22/2023