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Southern California’s Home Inspection Authority Services

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.

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 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?

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

  • 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!

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