Balcony and deck inspections for California HOAs and apartment owners
Engineer-led inspections under SB 326, SB 721 and San Francisco Section 604. If repairs are needed, the same team designs the fix and builds it.
Licensed PE, 23+ years of experience
Inspect, design and build: one team
Sacramento, Bay Area and San Francisco
Which law applies to your building?
Most California balcony, deck and walkway inspections fall under one of these rules. We confirm which applies before we quote.
SB 326: HOAs and condominiums
Inspection of exterior elevated elements by a qualified licensed professional, at least every 9 years.
SB 721: apartment buildings
Buildings with three or more units. The first inspection deadline was January 1, 2026, then every 6 years.
Section 604: San Francisco
Multifamily buildings in San Francisco, filed with the city’s Department of Building Inspection.
Summary only. Requirements and deadlines depend on your property and city. Confirm them before relying on this page.
How an inspection works
1
Call and scope
Tell us the number of buildings and units. We send a fixed proposal.
2
Site inspection
We examine balconies, decks, stairs and walkways, with sampling where the law allows.
3
Written report
A signed report with findings, photos, and what must be repaired and when.
4
Repairs and re-check
We design the repair, handle permits, build it, and confirm the work.
Inspections start at $900 per building. The $250 site visit is credited toward the full inspection.
Our work
We design and build the decks, stairs and guardrails we inspect.
Is your building due for an inspection?
Send the property address and number of units. We reply with a scope and a fixed price.
