How much does a building inspection typically cost?

Pricing depends on property type, size, and scope. Each inspection brings code expertise beyond standard checklists, which helps prevent costly surprises during transactions or compliance reviews. Contact us for a property-specific quote.

Which LA County cities do you cover for rental property inspections?

We serve landlords across Los Angeles County, including rental properties in Burbank, Torrance, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Long Beach, and Pasadena. Some of these cities carry their own rental ordinances alongside LA County requirements, and we help navigate the full regulatory picture.

What habitability standards must Los Angeles rental properties meet beyond RHHP?

California’s implied warranty of habitability requires safe and sanitary conditions across structure, plumbing, electrical, heating, sanitation, and pest control. Local cities may add their own ordinances. The County’s 82°F cooling standard applies to rentals in unincorporated Los Angeles County, with enforcement beginning January 1, 2027, or on approval of the program fee if later.

I missed the SB-721 balcony inspection deadline. What should I do now?

Book the inspection as soon as possible. The January 1, 2026 deadline has passed, and a building that has not been inspected has missed the statutory deadline. The statute provides for civil penalties when required repairs are not completed on time after notice. Once the inspection is complete and findings are documented, the next statutory deadline is January 1, 2032, regardless of when the first inspection was done.

What does your advisory consultation include without a full inspection?

Advisory engagements are scoped phone, video, or short site visits answering specific questions: permit history research, post-inspection review, or building code questions. They typically take 30-60 minutes and are best for owners needing guidance, not formal documentation.

What's included in a multifamily property condition assessment for due diligence?

A full assessment covers building systems, deferred maintenance, capital expenditure forecasting, compliance review (RHHP, SB-721, habitability), unpermitted unit identification, life-safety concerns, and the building envelope. Reports follow ASTM E2018-24 standards and support lender packages and underwriting decisions.

Los Angeles Building Inspections for Habitability, Due Diligence and Commercial Property

We provide habitability inspections and documentation, property condition assessments, and commercial property inspections across Los Angeles County and Orange County. Every report is written by a code-fluent inspector.

Professional Building and Property Inspection Services in Los Angeles

Work with a code-fluent building inspector who understands Los Angeles County regulations, permit history, and local building systems. Our services cover residential, rental, and commercial properties, pairing on-site evaluation with strategic reporting. As your inspection consultant, we flag unpermitted work, compliance exposure, and code concerns that general inspectors typically overlook, so you make decisions with full context.

What Makes Us Different

We Read Code, Not Just Checklists

Building code and permit expertise across multifamily, commercial, and ADA projects. We flag permit issues, code violations, and accessibility exposure, not just whether the outlet works.

Building Inspection Reports for Los Angeles Owners and Attorneys

Clear prioritization, documentation, and next steps, not generic templates. You’ll know what matters, what can wait, and what needs attention before a deadline or transaction.

One Vendor, Multiple Needs

Due diligence, maintenance inspections, turnovers, and compliance handled by the same inspector. No juggling vendors for RHHP, SB-721, and property condition assessments.

Our Inspection Services

Habitability Inspections & Documentation

Dated, code-referenced records of rental conditions for owners, property managers and attorneys. Also available ahead of a County (RHHP) or City (SCEP) inspection.

Multifamily Due Diligence (PCA)

Property condition assessments for investors including compliance status,
deferred maintenance, and CapEx forecasting.

Commercial Property Inspections

ASTM-compliant property condition assessments for multifamily, retail, and office properties.

Litigation Support

Litigation-grade habitability inspections, demand-letter response documentation and expert witness work for tenant-side and defense counsel.

SB-721 & SB-326 Balcony Inspections

California-mandated inspections for apartments (3+ units) and HOAs. First inspection deadline was January 1, 2026.

Advisory Services

Pre-listing consultations, code questions, and permit guidance. When you need answers, not a full inspection.

How It Works

Schedule online in 2 minutes

Thorough on-site inspection

Written building inspection report after the site visit

Available for follow-up questions

Bonus: Permit/code guidance if issues require it

About Nathan Sewell

As a code-fluent inspector, I identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook. I'm an ASHI Associate and CREIA member, AHIT and InterNACHI certified, a CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector, an FAA Part 107 remote pilot, and an AAGLA member.