Building Inspections and Expert Support for Attorneys
LA Building Inspections & Compliance is retained by tenant-side and defense counsel across Los Angeles and Orange County. Our reports separate what was observed from what was reported, and reference the code sections that apply. We never repair what we inspect.
Talk with us about your matterTwo paths, one method
Tenant-side counsel
Habitability documentation, unit and building walks, and instrument readings stated as measured.
Defense counsel and owners
Responses to habitability demand letters, independent condition records, and attendance at opposing-party inspections.
Same method, same report standards, whichever side retains us.
Matter types
- Habitability and substandard housing claims
- Stair, handrail, guard and lighting conditions in premises cases
- Water intrusion and building envelope conditions
- Permit records review
- Balcony and exterior elevated element conditions
What we do
- Site inspection and documentation
- Attendance at opposing-party inspections
- Review of photos, permits and records produced in the case
- Written reports
- Deposition and trial testimony on personally observed conditions
How retention works
- Conflict check on the property address, case name and party names.
- Engagement letter with counsel. We work through attorneys, not directly with self-represented parties in active disputes.
- Scheduling of access with counsel, including any opposing-party coordination.
- Inspection and report preparation.
- Report released on receipt of payment. Our hourly fee schedule for review, consultation, deposition and trial is provided on request.
What the report contains
- Scope, and the instruments used, by model
- Observations with photos
- Evidence labeled by source: inspector-observed, occupant-reported (not independently verified), and documents not independently reviewed
- Instrument readings stated as instrument-indicated values
- Code references, as applicable
- Recommendations for licensed trades
What we do not do
- No legal conclusions
- No causation opinions beyond what was observed
- No mold determinations (those rest with a health or code officer)
- No pest identification (deferred to licensed pest control operators)
- No repairs, ever
About the inspector
Nathan Sewell is a code-fluent inspector with more than a decade of experience in building design, code analysis and permitting, now applied full time to habitability and condition inspection across Los Angeles and Orange County. He reads code, not just checklists. Nathan is available for deposition and trial testimony on conditions he has personally observed.
Fully insured, general liability and errors and omissions.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work for both plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes. We are retained by tenant-side and defense counsel, and the method and report standards are the same either way.
How quickly can you inspect?
Most inspections are scheduled within one to two weeks, subject to property access.
How soon is the report delivered?
Standard delivery is within 48 hours of inspection. Expedited delivery is available.
Can you attend the other side's inspection?
Yes. We attend opposing-party inspections and document conditions independently.
Do you review documents without a site visit?
Yes. We review photos, permits and records produced in the case, and the report states that those items were not independently verified on site.
What areas do you cover?
Los Angeles County and Orange County, working from Pasadena and Monrovia.
Do you provide fee schedules?
Yes, on request.
Tell us about your matter
Use the form below. We reply to counsel directly. For general questions, see Contact Us, or schedule an inspection.