Home inspection authority does practice social distancing by keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from any other persons. We also wear protective gear (masks, rubber gloves and our hands are sanitized before and after each inspection), we strongly advise any person’s present to practice these same safety precautions.
Home Inspection Authority provides Residential & Commercial Property Inspections, Sewer Camera Main Line Inspections, Mold Inspections & Testing, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Termite Inspections, Pool and Spa Inspections & Property Maintenance Inspections.
Single Family Homes, Condominiums, Town homes, 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, Loz Feliz, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, West Hills.
The purpose of a certified general home inspection is to identify safety issues and any visible defects in the 5 major systems of the home (Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, HVAC and Foundation) that have the potential to become costly repairs. This is important information to have when making your decision on one of the biggest investments you will make for you and your family.
The Purpose of a visual mold inspection is to identify the presence of mold growth or elevated moisture levels or moisture damage to the building. The inspector will use specialized equipment to detect if moisture is present in the building such as thermal imaging and moisture meter technology. The inspectors findings will be delivered to you in a comprehensive digital report with photos. Indoor air quality testing is also commonly performed during a mold inspection.
Sewer camera inspection is our most requested add on inspection when our clients schedule a general home inspection. The sewer lateral drain pipe underground between your home and the city street is a major system of your home that can easily overlooked. The sewer camera inspection is not part of the general home inspection so this add on inspection is highly recommended for single family, multi family homes and some townhomes. We are sewer inspectors only, we do not perform repairs or replacement services. You can take comfort in knowing we will give you a non bias opinion of the sewer line condition and send you a comprehensive report and sewer video.
The only way to know the condition of your underground sewer main line is by having a sewer line camera inspection performed, Just flushing the toilets and running the water at sinks and bathtubs is not enough to determine the condition of the sewer lateral underground to determine if your sewer lines are clear of blockages, breaks, disconnections or root intrusions.
A termite inspection is recommended every 3-5 years, a licensed termite inspector is looking for hidden wood damage caused by wood destroying organisms that the untrained eye may over look. Moisture issues in a building can attract termites as well as exposed wood caused by deferred maintenance of a building.
If you or your family have sensitivities to air quality this testing service can detect any elevated spore levels in the air caused by visible or hidden mold. This service is recommended if any moisture stains or damage are observed or if any unidentified odors in any areas of the home or office are present.
Pool Safely because your families safety is our priority, our certified pool inspector will visually inspect your pool & spa for safety hazards. Our comprehensive report will identify if your pool is not up to todays safety standards regarding pool enclosures and anti entrapment devices to keep your family safe.
If you are not a DIY home owner then you may not be able to identify a faulty or damaged system in your home. A CREIA certified inspector can inspect the 5 major systems of your home and then let you know what systems need attention by providing you a comprehensive report that you can use as a punch list for repairs.
The purpose of the (PCA) Property Condition Assessment inspection is to obtain a third-party unbiased property inspection report to identify safety hazards, deferred maintenance issues or system defects regarding electrical, roofing, plumbing, HVAC and structural systems.
To provide the most thorough inspection possible.
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.
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.
Thermal Imaging cameras translate thermal energy (heat) to visible light so we can find and analyze some otherwise non-visible deficiencies.
As owner & inspector my priority is to you my client, and my goal is to ensure your families safety by providing a thorough, non-bias general home inspection of the 5 major systems of the property and the properties 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 and the close of escrow.
John Laforme
Lead Inspector
Certified CREIA Inspector Member # 0155263
What a pleasure to work w John! Extremely reactive, professional, meticulous, efficient, with great advice and a positive/ problem solving attitude. I highly recommend him.
John and his team inspected two houses for us. He is professional, always on time, and thorough. Luckily we didn't have to inspect any more houses, but if we had needed to, I would have hired him again.
