Los Angeles Area Inspection & Compliance Specialists
Certified home inspector with architecture background. We don’t just identify problems, we understand the permits, codes, and solutions to fix them. We provide professional building inspections, home inspections, and property inspections across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Professional Building Inspections, Property and Home Inspection Services in Los Angeles
Work with a code-informed home inspection consultant 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
Architecture and building code expertise across multifamily, commercial, and ADA projects. We flag permit issues, code violations, and accessibility exposure, not just whether the outlet works.
Reports Built for Decisions
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 one team. No juggling vendors for RHHP, SB-721, and property condition assessments.
Our Inspection Services
RHHP Preparation Inspections
SB-721 & SB-326 Balcony Inspections
California-mandated inspections for apartments (3+ units) and HOAs. Deadline: January 2026.
Multifamily Due Diligence
Property condition assessments for investors including compliance status,
deferred maintenance, and CapEx forecasting.
AB-38 Defensible Space
Required documentation for home sales in fire hazard zones. Support for post-fire rebuilding and insurance processes.
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
Detailed report within 24 hours
Available for follow-up questions
**Bonus:** Permit/code guidance if issues require it
About Nathan Sewell
Our technical background means we identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook.
What this means for you:
- I identify code violations and unpermitted work others miss.
- I understand what repairs require permits.
- I can guide you through compliance issues.
- I've navigated hundreds of permit projects.
About Nathan Sewell
Our technical background means we identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook.
What this means for you:
- I identify code violations and unpermitted work others miss.
- I understand what repairs require permits.
- I can guide you through compliance issues.
- I've navigated hundreds of permit projects.
About Nathan Sewell
Our technical background means we identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook.
What this means for you:
- I identify code violations and unpermitted work others miss.
- I understand what repairs require permits.
- I can guide you through compliance issues.
- I've navigated hundreds of permit projects.
About Nathan Sewell
Our technical background means we identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook.
What this means for you:
- I identify code violations and unpermitted work others miss.
- I understand what repairs require permits.
- I can guide you through compliance issues.
- I've navigated hundreds of permit projects.
About Nathan Sewell
Our technical background means we identify code violations, unpermitted work, and compliance issues that general inspectors overlook.
What this means for you:
- I identify code violations and unpermitted work others miss.
- I understand what repairs require permits.
- I can guide you through compliance issues.
- I've navigated hundreds of permit projects.
Home Inspector
construction background
experience
We Serve
Serving Los Angeles Area Property Managers, Investors & Owners
- Los Angeles County (all areas)
- Orange County
- Unincorporated LA County communities
- City of Los Angeles
- Surrounding municipalities
Key Cities We Serve
Inspection types
RHHP & Habitability Inspections
SB-721 & SB-326 Balcony Inspections
Multifamily Due Diligence
Home & Commercial Inspections
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a qualified home inspection consultant typically cost?
Pricing depends on property type, size, and scope. Our home inspection consultant brings code expertise beyond standard checklists, which prevents 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 82°F cooling mandate also applies countywide, with enforcement beginning January 1, 2027.
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 non-compliant apartment buildings with three or more units face daily fines of up to $500. Once the inspection is complete and findings are documented, the six-year reinspection cycle begins from that date.
What does your advisory consultation include without a full inspection?
Advisory engagements are scoped phone, video, or short site visits answering specific questions: ADU feasibility, zoning and setback rules, permit history research, post-inspection review, or pre-listing strategy. 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 E2018-15 standards and support lender packages and underwriting decisions.