Licensed Exterior Elevated Element Inspections for Apartment Owners and HOAs — San Gabriel Valley & Greater LA
The deadline is here. California's mandatory balcony and deck inspection laws — Senate Bill 721 and Senate Bill 326 — require property owners to inspect all exterior elevated elements on multi-family buildings, or face penalties, liability exposure, and potential tenant displacement orders.
Uni Construction provides licensed, thorough, and code-compliant balcony and exterior elevated element inspections for apartment building owners, property managers, and HOA communities throughout Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, with fast scheduling and inspection reports built for city submission.
Don't wait for the city to come to you. Get Your SB-721 Inspection Scheduled — Free Quote.
Are You Required to Inspect? Here's How to Know.
Senate Bill 721 — Apartment & Rental Buildings
If you own or manage a rental apartment building with 3 or more units in California, SB-721 applies to you. Under Health & Safety Code §17973, you are legally required to have all Exterior Elevated Elements inspected.
Initial inspection deadline: January 1, 2026
Re-inspection required every 6 years
Applies to balconies, decks, walkways, landings, and stairs 6 feet or more above grade
Structural wood framing and waterproofing must both be evaluated
Failure to comply can result in city-ordered repairs, fines, and significant liability if deterioration is left unaddressed.
Senate Bill 326 — Condominiums & HOAs
If your building operates under an HOA or common-interest development structure, SB-326 applies instead under Civil Code §5551.
Initial inspection deadline: January 1, 2025
Re-inspection required every 9 years
Applies to all common-area exterior elevated elements
Must be performed by a licensed architect or structural engineer
If you're not sure which law applies to your property, talk to an inspector and we'll identify the correct path quickly.
What We Inspect
Every Uni Construction inspection covers the full scope required under SB-721 and SB-326.
Balconies and decks — structural framing, decking surface, and attachment to the building
Exterior walkways and corridors — framing condition, deflection, and drainage
Landings and entry platforms — waterproofing, structural connections, and deterioration
Exterior stairways — stringers, treads, and structural attachment points
Guardrails and railings — code compliance, structural adequacy, and corrosion
Waterproofing systems — membrane condition, flashing, and drainage slope
Structural framing — exploratory openings where water intrusion or concealed deterioration is suspected
What You Get — The Inspection Report
Your inspection report needs to hold up to city scrutiny, communicate clear conditions to owners or boards, and identify whether immediate action is required.
Condition assessment for each inspected element, rated by severity
Waterproofing and drainage evaluation
Estimated remaining service life per element
Photo documentation of findings
Identification of hazardous conditions requiring immediate action
Repair recommendations prioritized by urgency and safety
City-ready formatting for building department submission when reporting is triggered
No vague language and no non-answers. You receive a clear, actionable report that shows exactly where the property stands.
Why Property Owners Choose Uni Construction for Inspections
Most inspection firms stop at the report and leave you to source repairs, compare contractors, and manage next steps yourself. Uni Construction approaches inspections with a contractor's understanding of how these conditions are actually repaired, permitted, scheduled, and priced.
That makes the report more practical and more defensible. When deficiencies are found, you already have a licensed contractor who understands the building and can move directly into the repair phase.
Licensed General Contractor in California
20+ years of multi-family and commercial construction experience
Deep knowledge of Los Angeles County and San Gabriel Valley requirements
Fast scheduling and defined turnaround
City-ready inspection reports included as standard
If repairs are needed, we can move directly into balcony repair and reconstruction without restarting the process
Our Inspection Process — Simple and Fast
Step 1 — Schedule
Send the property address and unit count. We'll confirm whether SB-721 or SB-326 applies and provide a quote within 24 hours.
Step 2 — Site Inspection
Our licensed inspector visits the property, evaluates all exterior elevated elements, and performs exploratory openings where concealed framing needs verification.
Step 3 — Report Delivery
You receive a written report ready for city submission, HOA board review, or property records within a defined turnaround window.
Step 4 — If Repairs Are Needed
If deficiencies are found, we provide a repair scope and estimate without waiting for a second contractor. That shortens the path from inspection to permit and repair.
Start With a Free Quote — Schedule Your Inspection.
Who We Serve
Apartment building owners managing SB-721 compliance
Property management companies handling portfolio-wide inspection programs
HOA boards and community managers subject to SB-326
Real estate investors and syndicators needing due diligence inspections
Buyers and sellers seeking inspection contingency and disclosure support
Areas Served
We serve Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, West Covina, Covina, Diamond Bar, Pomona, Azusa, Glendora, Whittier, Downey, and nearby communities.
Is Your Property Compliant?
The SB-721 deadline has passed. Every day without an inspection increases exposure for ownership, management, and resident safety. Schedule with a licensed contractor who understands California law, local building departments, and what it takes to address the findings.
