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.
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 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.
CREIA certified Inspector with 30 Years of experience in the home industry combined with countless hours of home inspection continuing education credits and courses regarding the 5 major systems of your home. Using the latest home inspection tools like Thermal Imaging, Aerial Drone and CrawlBot Technology, Home Inspection Authority has the knowledge and the tools to perform your property inspection.
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 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 a informed decision on your real estate transaction. After the physical inspection is completed I will go over my findings with you and advise you if any safety hazards are present and or if any specialist inspections are needed before the end of your inspection contingency period and the close of escrow.
John Laforme
Lead Inspector
Certified CREIA Inspector Member # 0155263
As a Real Estate Broker/Realtor, I need an experienced and knowledgeable home inspector that can make my buyers feel confident of his expertise and skills. My buyers needed an inspector on a short notice and John was the only one available. All other home inspectors were not available or didn't bother to call us back. He was also highly recommended by a fellow Realtor, so after consulting with my buyers, they agreed to hire him. He not only showed up on time, dressed professionally, with all his equipment and ready to work. He explained to my buyers what the inspection entailed. He took a good 2 hours inspecting everything! He emailed the report to my buyers and sent me a copy as well and let me tell you, I was impressed. His reports are clear and have links to the definitions and explanation so I can explain it in more detail to my buyers. Of course, he also made himself available to answer their questions as well. He made me look good to my buyers. I will be recommending John to future buyers and highly recommend his services to my fellow colleagues. John brings value to my business and I high recommend him.
This was the most professional and thorough inspection we've ever had! The inspector treated us like family and helped us to understand the entire process. Also, The full report he sent was very easy to understand and navigate. I was worried I wouldn't know what the different technical terms meant, But it was all laid out in an easy format. I'm sure if I needed help, He would have been more than accommodating. I would honestly recommend this company to all!
