Home Inspection Authority
Company Overview
Ask us about our inspection bundle deal to reduce costs when booking various inspections at once. For immediate help, give us a call and information about our inspection services, or visit our website about our available inspections; you can also schedule online anytime. We provide Residential and Commercial property inspections, including camera inspections of sewer main lines, inspections and testing for mold, Swimming Pool/Spa inspections and inspections for termites for both residential and commercial properties. We cover individual homes, Condominium inspections, two-family home inspections, three-family home inspections, manufactured home inspections, Multi-family and inspections for commercial buildings.
We deliver comprehensive reports via email with delivery in 24 to 48 hours in many instances. I provide services to all of Los Angeles and surrounding areas including the San Fernando area, Santa Clarita, Pacific Palisades area, Beverly Hills, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose area, Glendale, the Burbank region, and the Glendora area.
Home Inspection Authority was created by John Laforme, who entered the construction industry at a young age. John then transitioned to framing, roofing, and siding, as well as building home additions as well as creating exterior decks and roof coverings. After several years of managing a framing team for a large construction company, he started buying properties and performing complete remodels and enhancing all home systems in homes to flip for profit. After several years in home flipping and observing all the repair work done to these homes, John chose to start a home inspection company because of his meticulous nature and understanding of the major systems in a home such as roofing, heating and air conditioning, framing, plumbing, and electrical. Thus, Home Inspection Authority was born.
Business Services
- Drain repair
- Home inspection
- Hydro-jetting
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sat: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sun: | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Recommended Customer Reviews
It was obvious the first few minutes after meeting John that he was a real professional. We were at the property during his inspection, and he was very informative. His follow up was also very good.
Mazen B.Man oh man. Where to begin. I contacted a bunch of inspectors trying to get someone out to inspect a property I'm interested in. Got a response from everyone. What set John apart from the others was that he was the only one that did not care what city the house was located in. He did not ask for the address until we agreed on a price. He instead asked me what the square footage was. Fathom that!!! A home inspector professional that cares about the size of the house vs the the city it is located in. That right there made me feel that I'm dealing with an honest person.the day came to inspect the house. John immediately started working. Started by flying his drone. Inspected the roof. After that he did the exterior of the house. Than the interior. Pointed out few things here and there. 3 hours later he was done. Gave us an out brief right then and told us to expect the full report in 24 hours. His report was extremely detailed. He was available after the report was issued to talk about the findings. My wife and I really liked him. A totally different experience from another inspector we dealt with 4 years ago. John is now part our Profesional contact rolodex. Highly recommended.
John and his crew made the inspection process so easy and put my concerns at ease. He was extremely knowledgeable, explained everything concisely and honestly, and presented an easy to understand and well put together report. If you're looking for a trust worthy and experienced home inspector, John is your guy.
John is an honest, professional, thorough and reliable inspector. The usual inspector I have used in the past did not cover the city my property in need of an inspection was in so I reached out to John after receiving his contact information. He said it would not be a problem and at that moment, the requested date and time of the inspection was available. It worked out because he was hired by my buyer purchasing the property. I personally plan on recommending him in the future and suggesting him to be the inspector for my buyers in need of one.
John was incredibly thorough in his inspection of my mid-century home.
His report was detailed but easy to understand and he took the time to explain to both the seller and me the most important issues. He found a serious, even dangerous, problem with the pool that the seller fixed immediately because they were concerned for the safety of their children. The other two inspectors who work with him for the sewer line and roof also did excellent jobs and reports.
Read the other wonderful reviews. I agree with every positive thing they said but didn't want to repeat the same information. I highly recommend him and will definitely use his company again when I win the lottery and buy my mansion.
John is a total professional. Friendly, on time, takes his time, very complete report. John took his time to show me around the home and indicate areas of potential concern. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.
Ms. B.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!
Raul L.John is very detailed if you want to know the exact condition of you home I highly recommend him. As a realtor I have seen many inspection reports and met many home inspectors by far John is the most professional and most detailed report I have seen. He also offers additional sewers camera inspection;if that is something you would like to inspect not many inspectors have the equipment to offer that service.
Jamie S.Being a first time home buyer there is so many things you don't know that needs to be done. It can get very overwhelming. JOHN Laforme is very detailed with his inspection and when he is done he walks you through what all needs to be fix from priority to maintenance. I was able by the end to understand with confidence what I was doing. Thanks for everything John Laforme.
Arne W.We hired John Laforme from the Home Inspection Authority to do an inspection for a home we ended up buying last spring. He charged a little more than the last inspector we used but it was a quick escrow so we were glad to have someone come out last minute to inspect the home. John showed up on time and the whole inspection was rather quick. He showed us some issues at the house and later sent a thorough inspection report.
The reason for the bad review is that 8 months later we had a plumbing issue. When running the kitchen sink, I heard what sounded like someone pouring a hose into a pool beneath the floor. So I crawled into the crawlspace and found a severely eroded pipe. By the severity of the pipe erosion, I figured this had to of been going on for several years, yet along during the inspection. The plumber I hired to fix the pipe adamantly agreed that it would of been present during inspection and the inspector screwed up.
I contacted John about it and he said there weren't any leaks during inspection. Take a look at the pictures I posted on their Google and Angie's List reviews. If you think this pipe could of eroded this badly in only a few months, hire these people. If you think this damage would take several years and this guy did a poor job, then look for another inspector.

























