Professional Home Inspections in Los Angeles & Southern California
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Professional Home Inspection Services

Home Inspections • Sewer Camera Inspections • Mold Inspection & Testing • Pool Inspections

Buying a home? Get the information you need before the end of your inspection contingency period.

Home Inspection Authority LLC provides professional residential home inspections throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding Southern California communities.

Our inspection services include general home inspections, sewer lateral camera inspections, mold inspections and testing, indoor air mold sampling, swimming pool and spa inspections, thermal imaging, drone roof inspections and specialized crawlspace inspections.

Save with Inspection Bundles

Schedule your home inspection and save on qualifying additional services performed at the same property on the same day.

Bundle your home inspection with a Sewer Camera Inspection, Mold Inspection, Indoor Air Mold Sample Collection & Testing, or Swimming Pool & Spa Inspection and receive discounted bundle pricing on qualifying services.

One Appointment. Multiple Services. Better Value.

SCHEDULE INSPECTION ONLINE | Or CALL 800-950-8184

Our Inspection Services

Home Inspection Authority LLC provides professional property inspection services for homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and property owners throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding Southern California communities.

Our inspection services are designed to help clients better understand the condition of a property, identify visible defects and safety concerns, and make informed decisions about purchasing, maintaining, or managing their property.

Residential Home Inspections

Our comprehensive residential home inspections include a visual evaluation of the home’s accessible major systems and components, including roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interiors, exteriors, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, attics, and accessible crawlspaces.

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Sewer Camera Inspections

A sewer camera inspection allows us to visually evaluate accessible portions of the property’s underground sewer lateral for conditions such as root intrusion, damaged or deteriorated piping, offsets, obstructions, and other visible defects.

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Mold Inspection & Testing

Concerned about mold, musty odors, water damage, or moisture intrusion? We provide independent mold and moisture inspections using professional inspection methods and testing when appropriate.

Our services may include moisture meters, thermal imaging, indoor air sampling, wall-cavity air sampling, tape-lift sampling, and swab sampling with independent laboratory analysis when appropriate.

Home Inspection Authority LLC does not perform mold remediation, helping maintain independence between inspection and remediation services.

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Swimming Pool Inspections

For properties with a swimming pool or spa, we inspect visible and accessible components for defects, safety concerns, and conditions that may require additional evaluation or repair.

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Home Maintenance Inspections

Not buying or selling? A home maintenance inspection can help homeowners identify maintenance concerns and developing conditions before they become larger and potentially more expensive problems.

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Commercial Property Inspections

We provide professional property condition inspections for commercial and multi-unit properties to help clients better understand the visible condition of major building systems and components.

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Why Choose Home Inspection Authority LLC?

Certified & Experienced Inspector
Detailed Digital Inspection Reports
Advanced Inspection Technology
Multiple Inspection Services Available
Save with Inspection Bundles
Follow-Up Support After Your Inspection

Thorough, Unbiased Inspections

We perform detailed visual inspections of accessible systems and components and clearly document significant defects, safety concerns and conditions that may require further evaluation.

Advanced Inspection Technology

We use professional inspection equipment and technology, including thermal imaging, moisture meters, aerial drones, sewer cameras and specialized crawlspace inspection equipment when appropriate.

Multiple Inspection Services

Instead of coordinating several different inspection companies, Home Inspection Authority offers multiple property inspection services that can be scheduled during the same visit.

Save with Inspection Bundles

Home inspection clients can save on qualifying additional same-day services, including sewer camera inspections, mold inspections, indoor air mold sample collection and testing, and swimming pool inspections.

Detailed Digital Inspection Reports

Our digital inspection reports include photographs and clearly written findings designed to help clients understand the condition of the property.

Follow-Up Support

Questions after your inspection? We encourage our clients to contact us with questions about their inspection report and findings.





✅ Meet Your Inspector – John Laforme

Owner & Lead Inspector, Home Inspection Authority LLC

John Laforme

Certified Residential and Commercial Inspector

Certified Residential Mold Inspector

  • Quality Report

    Detailed, Easy-to-Understand Digital Inspection Reports

    A home inspection is only valuable if you can clearly understand the findings.

    Home Inspection Authority LLC provides comprehensive digital inspection reports designed to make it easier to understand the condition of the property.

    Your inspection report includes high-resolution photographs, clearly written findings and recommendations regarding conditions observed during the inspection.

    Our reports are mobile-friendly, allowing you to conveniently review your inspection findings from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    Repair Request Builder

    Our inspection reporting software also includes a Repair Request Builder that can help clients and their real estate professionals organize inspection findings when preparing repair or credit requests.

    VIEW A SAMPLE INSPECTION REPORT

The Authority In Home Inspections For Southern California

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

 Single Family Homes, Condominiums, Town homes, ADU’s, 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.

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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.

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Crawlspace Robot

When a crawlspace is dangerous or too cramped, The robot 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 Technology

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

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!

John did an outstanding job inspecting a condo I was considering purchasing. He was extremely thorough and uncovered numerous issues that neither my agent nor I were aware of. His report was detailed, easy to understand, and filled with clear photos documenting exactly what he found. Because of his inspection, I had a much better understanding of the potential repair costs and ultimately decided not to proceed with the purchase when the seller would not adjust the price. John may very well have saved me tens of thousands of dollars and a lot of future headaches. I am extremely grateful for his work and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone buying a home.
Avetis M.
8/09/2026
John Laforme is absolutely the guy you want for your general inspection.You can trust that he's going to make sure that everything is covered in his inspection of your property, having years of experience and knowledge across infrastructure, roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems.We appreciated that he spent time with myself and my partner after completion of the inspection, walking us through the report and around the property to review his inspection. He's willing to put the time in with you, and we were very appreciative of that.Access to the report through Home Inspection Authority's website is straightforward and easy to view, download, or send out. One click from his email and you're in.We would absolutely call John again, he does great work and provides excellent documentation for the inspection.
Luke B.
8/08/2026
John came on short notice on a Sunday for a very professional inspection. His depth of experience was a great asset to us as first-time homebuyers, and we're very thankful for his work and his thorough report!
Travis F.
7/15/2026