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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 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.

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 HVAC, Plumbing, Foundation, Electrical and Roofing and let you know the general condition of these systems at the time of the inspection. My many years of experience inspecting thousands of homes from one hundred plus years old to brand new construction homes and everything in between 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 & Insured

    Certified Home Inspector

    Certified Residential Thermal Imager 

    NSPF Certified Pool Inspector:

  • We have the tools

    We use cutting edge technology advanced inspection tools including Aerial Drones, Thermal Imaging, Crawlspace Robots and Sewer Inspection Cameras.

  • 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 specialist 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!

It’s a no brainer for me. I will never purchase a house again without using this inspector. I’ve used Laroca in the past (If I remember the name correctly) who did not provide me with a clear report with images and descriptions of each issue. John did such an excellent job and provided me with the details I needed to get the seller to fix some of the major issues while in escrow. Thank you again John and I will be sure to refer any other buyers who are looking to purchase.
Nathan B.
4/22/2025
I had an excellent experience with this home inspection service. The inspector was highly knowledgeable, professional, and provided a thorough and informative report. John Laforme was also very accommodating to my schedule, making the process smooth and convenient. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a reliable home inspection!
Franc E.
3/03/2025
We had the pleasure of working with John from Home Inspection Authority, and he truly went above and beyond. We opted for both the home inspection and the sewer inspection, and I’m so glad we did. The last thing you want after buying a home is any unexpected surprises! John spent 2.5 hours at the property—it's a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home—and his inspection was incredibly thorough. The report he provided was by far the most detailed and clear one we've seen. I was honestly blown away by how much he uncovered. John really gave us peace of mind, and I can’t recommend Home Inspection Authority enough. I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future and referring him to others!
Ro L.
1/23/2025