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SB 721 · Required repairs

Your inspection found repairs. The clock is already running. We do the fix.

When an inspection flags unsafe balconies, decks, stairways or walkways, SB 721 requires the owner to correct them, on clocks the statute sets: a permit application within 120 days of receiving the report for non-emergency work, the repairs within 120 days once the permit is approved, and a $100 to $500 a day civil penalty available when repairs stay unaddressed. We are a licensed general contractor, so we do the repair and the closeout, not just the report.

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Licensed California General Contractor Los Angeles based, since 1988 We do the repair, not just the inspection
The clock is running

Required repairs run on the statute's own clocks

Passing the inspection deadline is only the first step. Once a report identifies an element that needs repair, the law requires the owner to correct it, on deadlines the statute sets, with a daily civil penalty available when the repairs stay unaddressed. The way to protect the building and your budget is to get the repair scoped and moving now.

120 days
to apply for the repair permit after receiving the report, for non-emergency work; emergency conditions must be addressed immediately
$100–$500
per day, the civil penalty the statute allows when required repairs are still incomplete 30 days after the inspector's notice
Licensed GC
we carry the repair through construction and closeout, not just the inspection
What the law actually says

The repair deadlines, in the statute's own words

Health and Safety Code section 17973 sets the clocks below. It never names the event that starts its 180-day count, so no calculator can honestly compute a deadline date for you, and anyone who offers one is guessing. What stops the exposure under every reading is the same thing: repairs scoped, permitted, completed, and documented.

The repair clocks

  • An element the inspector says poses an immediate threat is an emergency: preventive measures happen immediately, and blocking access to it counts as compliance until the repairs are done
  • For non-emergency corrective work, the owner “shall apply for a permit within 120 days of receipt of the inspection report”
  • “Once the permit is approved, the owner of the building shall have 120 days to make the repairs unless an extension of time is granted by the local enforcement agency”

The civil penalty

  • If the owner “does not comply with the repair requirements within 180 days”, the inspector notifies the local enforcement agency and the owner
  • If the repairs are still not completed within 30 days of that notice, a civil penalty of $100 to $500 per day can be assessed until they are, at a level set by the local authority's fee schedule
  • An assessed penalty can also become a recorded building safety lien on the property, with the force of a judgment lien, and enforcement costs can be recovered

One thing the statute leaves unresolved: the permit path above can lawfully run longer than 180 days, and the law does not reconcile the two clocks. Cities can impose stricter local rules, and the local enforcement agency can grant extensions of time. This is general information drawn from the statute's text, not legal advice; the report and any notices for your building govern your situation.

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How it works

From an inspection report to closed-out and compliant

The same disciplined path our HOA and property-manager clients rely on, drawn straight from the inspection report.

1

Findings reviewed

We review the inspection report and identify what needs immediate attention.

2

Scope & budget

We help define repair priorities, probable costs, and construction needs.

3

Plans & permits

We coordinate with licensed architects, engineers, and permitting authorities where required.

4

Repairs & closeout

We complete the work and provide the records needed to support compliance.

What we repair

The repairs a report flags, handled to closeout

Exterior elevated elements

Balconies, decks, landings, stairways and walkways, structural framing, railings, and connections called out in the report.

Waterproofing systems

Deck coatings, flashing and membranes, the water intrusion that caused the damage in the first place, corrected so it does not return.

Dry-rot & structural repair

Rotted joists, ledgers and subfloor, usually the biggest cost driver, repaired and documented for closeout.

Why owners hire us

The contractor who actually does the repair

Plenty of firms will inspect your building and hand you a report. Far fewer can carry that report through construction and closeout. We do the repair itself, so nothing stalls between the findings and a finished, documented job inside the statute's deadlines.

  • Works from your existing inspection report
  • Compliance-focused repair scope and budgeting
  • Permit and engineering coordination
  • Occupied-building repair with minimal tenant disruption
  • Photo documentation and closeout records
Led by Gordon Myers

Licensed General Contractor

Over 30 years in Los Angeles real estate and construction, beginning in 1988. A client-first approach built on expertise, integrity, and personal dedication, for apartment owners, property managers, HOA boards, and asset managers.

What clients say

Trusted on real projects

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Any construction is extremely high risk and stressful. Gordon assured me he would be instrumental in minimizing that concern. Through all my skepticism, it was easy, so I would use him and his contractor again.

— William H.
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Having worked with the City of LA consistently, LACC were able to get the inspectors there relatively quickly and this helped us meet our deadlines. We needed the project completed in record time. It worked out, thank you LACC.

— Michael M.
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Had a very good experience working with Gordon. I was always informed and had no surprises along the way.

— Codie H.
Gordon Myers, founder of LA Construction Consultants
Gordon Myers, FounderReal estate and construction in Los Angeles since 1988, guiding owners from the first finding to the final approval. One call handles every concern along the way.
Where we work

Serving Los Angeles & Southern California

Based in Sherman Oaks, working across the LA metro and surrounding cities.

Los AngelesSherman OaksSanta MonicaBeverly HillsLong BeachGlendalePasadenaBurbankVan NuysWest HollywoodCulver CityTorrance
Questions owners ask

The repair clocks, in plain English

How long do I have to complete the repairs?
For non-emergency work, SB 721 requires a permit application within 120 days of receiving the inspection report, then 120 days to make the repairs once the permit is approved, with extensions possible from the local enforcement agency. Separately, when required repairs go unaddressed, the inspector notifies the local enforcement agency, and repairs still incomplete 30 days after that notice can draw a civil penalty of $100 to $500 per day until they are done. Emergency conditions must be addressed immediately. Cities can also impose stricter local rules, so the report and any notices for your building govern your exact obligations.
Can you use my existing inspection report?
Yes. We work directly from your inspector's report and findings, so there is no need to re-inspect before we start scoping the repair. If you do not have a report yet, we can coordinate a qualified inspection first and then carry the repair.
What repairs are typical?
The most common are dry-rot in joists, ledgers, and subfloor, failed waterproofing and deck coatings, and railing or framing repairs on balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways. What your building actually needs depends entirely on what the report flagged.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. We coordinate the required permits and any engineering the repair calls for, and we provide the photo documentation and closeout records that support your compliance.
What does it cost?
Costs vary widely with what the report found. Third-party published Los Angeles figures run from roughly $5,000 for a single-balcony repair to $50,000 or more per element for full replacements that involve dry-rot, waterproofing, railings, and doors. Those are published ranges, not a quote. The only honest number comes from a scoped review of your report.
What if the deadlines are closing in?
The repair phase is the longest step, so scoping and permits should start immediately. We prioritize getting a documented repair underway to limit penalty exposure, and the local enforcement agency can grant extensions of time. What counts in every reading of the statute is visible, documented progress toward completed repairs.
How is this different from SB 326?
SB 721 covers multifamily rental apartments of three or more units, with the first inspection deadline of January 1, 2026 and re-inspection every six years. SB 326 covers condominium and HOA-governed buildings, with a first deadline of January 1, 2025 and re-inspection every nine years. The clocks and the penalty on this page are SB 721's; SB 326 buildings run on their own statute, Civil Code 5551, with its own rules. Both are exterior elevated element laws, not seismic retrofit requirements.
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Send us your report or the findings and we will come back with a repair plan. No pressure, no obligation. If it is faster, call us directly.

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1Instant capture. Your request is logged the second you hit submit.
2We call you back. If it is urgent, call 424-946-8057 and skip the wait.
3Report review & scope. We read your findings and budget the repair.
4Repairs to closeout. Completed and documented, inside the statute's deadlines.
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