Failed Balcony
Inspection?
Here’s What to Do.
A failed balcony inspection doesn’t have to be a disaster — if you handle it correctly. DrBalcony’s licensed civil engineers provide honest second opinions, detailed repair scopes, and legal documentation to protect you through the repair process.
Get a Second Opinion on Your Failed Inspection
Honest assessment. No conflict of interest. PE-stamped.
DrBalcony is a Licensed Civil Engineering Firm — NOT a Construction Company.
Do not trust contractors who inspect your property. Contractors profit from finding problems — because they sell you the repairs. Every problem they “discover” is money in their pocket. That is a direct conflict of interest.
We are different. DrBalcony is a civil engineering firm. We do not do repairs. We do not sell materials. Our only job is to give you an honest, PE-stamped engineering assessment that holds up in court, satisfies your insurance carrier, and protects you from personal liability.
✕ Contractor Inspector
- ✕ Profits from repairs they find
- ✕ Incentivized to exaggerate
- ✕ Not a licensed engineer
- ✕ Reports may not hold up in court
✓ DrBalcony Civil Engineer
- ✓ Zero financial stake in repairs
- ✓ Honest assessment required by law
- ✓ Licensed PE signs every report
- ✓ Accepted by courts & insurers
Your Balcony Failed Inspection — Here’s What to Do Next
Step 1: Restrict Access Immediately
If the inspection identified an immediate safety hazard, restrict access to the affected balcony or deck immediately. Post signage and notify tenants. This is your legal obligation and protects you from liability.
Step 2: Get a Second Opinion from a Civil Engineer
If a contractor told you that you “failed” — be skeptical. Contractors profit from finding problems. Get a second opinion from DrBalcony’s licensed civil engineers. We have zero conflict of interest and will give you an honest assessment.
Step 3: Get a Repair Scope from Your Engineer
Your PE report should include a detailed repair scope. Use this scope to get competitive bids from multiple licensed contractors. Do NOT let the inspector also do the repairs — that’s a conflict of interest.
Step 4: Document Everything
Keep all inspection reports, repair bids, and contractor communications. This documentation protects you legally and satisfies your insurance carrier’s requirements.
From San Diego to Sacramento, from Los Angeles to the Bay Area — DrBalcony serves every city in California. We have completed SB 326 and SB 721 inspections in all 58 California counties. Same-week scheduling available statewide.
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Download our free SB 326 & SB 721 Compliance Checklist — the same checklist our licensed civil engineers use on every inspection. Know exactly what to expect, what gets inspected, and what a passing report looks like.
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“We’ve used DrBalcony for 3 different apartment complexes. Their SB 721 reports are thorough and delivered on time every time. The fact that they’re civil engineers — not contractors — gives us complete confidence in their findings.”
“After getting quotes from two contractors who wanted to ‘inspect and repair,’ we found DrBalcony. Night and day difference. They found two minor issues and gave us a clear repair scope. No pressure, no conflict of interest. Exactly what we needed.”
Frequently Asked Questions
A failed inspection means the inspector identified deficiencies that need repair. For immediate safety hazards, you must restrict access and make repairs promptly. For non-urgent issues, you have a set timeframe to complete repairs. Your PE report will specify the severity and required timeline.
Absolutely — and we strongly recommend it if a contractor told you that you failed. Contractors have a financial incentive to find problems. DrBalcony’s civil engineers will give you an honest, unbiased second opinion. We have zero financial stake in whether repairs are needed.
No — and you should NOT. Using the same company for both inspection and repairs is a direct conflict of interest. DrBalcony inspects only. We provide a detailed repair scope that any licensed contractor can bid on, giving you competitive pricing and no conflicts.
The timeline depends on the severity. Immediate safety hazards require same-day access restriction and prompt repair. Non-urgent deficiencies typically have a 180-day repair window under SB 326 and SB 721. Your PE report will specify the required timeline.
