Avoid costly state fines
The January 1, 2025 deadline for balcony inspections under SB-721 and SB-326 has passed. If your property hasn’t been inspected, you’re not only risking steep city fines, but your residents’ safety.
With detailed, engineer-approved balcony inspections in Bell and the surrounding areas, Balcony1 will help you avoid penalties, expensive repairs, and safety hazards. We’ve been helping California property owners like you keep their buildings safe for over 20 years. Our inspectors use both invasive and non-invasive techniques to check every inch of your balconies without damaging your building. After inspection, you’ll get a stamped report you can use to show full compliance with SB-721 and SB-326.
There’s still time to get your building compliant and avoid penalties. Schedule your balcony inspection in Bell with us today.
Balconies and decks in Bell are constantly exposed to Southern California’s intense sun, rain, and everyday foot traffic. Over time, these elements wear down structural materials, leading to cracks, moisture intrusion, wood rot, and corrosion that make your balcony unsafe to stand on.
Without regular inspections, these issues may go unnoticed until it’s too late. Routine balcony inspections catch problems early, helping you avoid expensive repairs and prevent dangerous structural failures that put tenants at risk.
California passed two balcony safety laws to keep balconies, decks, walkways, and other elevated elements safe and structurally sound. Here’s what you need to know if you own or manage property in Bell:
SB-721 (Rental Properties):
SB-326 (Condos & HOAs):
Skipping balcony inspections could lead to:
Our three-part balcony inspection process uncovers hidden issues, confirms structural safety, and gives you everything you need to meet SB-721 and SB-326 requirements:
We thoroughly inspect every elevated element on your property that’s six feet or higher, including balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, and landings. We look for:
Catching these early signs now helps you avoid major repairs and keeps everyone on your property safe.
Our inspectors run targeted tests to check your balcony’s structural strength. We use advanced tools and techniques without damaging your building, including:
We examine joists, flashing, fasteners, and waterproof membranes to make sure your balconies can safely handle the weight and stress they’re exposed to every day.
At the end of the inspection, we provide a detailed, engineer-stamped report that lays everything out clearly. You’ll get:
This report is your official proof of compliance with California’s balcony safety laws, and can be shown to your city officials, insurance company, or HOA board.
Pricing depends on how many balconies or walkways need to be inspected and how complex the property layout is. At Balcony1, we provide transparent, property-specific estimates so there are no surprises when it comes to cost.
Generally, yes. In California—including Bell—HOAs are usually responsible for maintaining shared structural elements like balconies. That said, responsibilities can differ from one association to another, so it’s smart to double-check your HOA’s maintenance obligations.
Visible wear like surface cracks, rust, water stains, or a drooping appearance could point to bigger issues. If your balcony makes noise or moves when used, that’s another warning sign. In any of these cases, schedule a professional inspection with Balcony1 to be sure.
If your building in Bell doesn’t meet SB-721 or SB-326 requirements, it’s important to address the issues quickly. Balcony1 offers repair and compliance services to get your structure up to code and ensure the safety of your residents or tenants.
For over two decades, property owners throughout Bell and Los Angeles County have trusted Balcony1 for timely, code-compliant balcony inspections. Our engineer-certified reports help you stay compliant with SB-721 and SB-326, prevent legal and insurance issues, and most importantly, keep your tenants safe.
Get ahead of the problem, protect your investment, and avoid last-minute stress: schedule your balcony inspection in Bell today.
