SB 326 Balcony
Inspection for
HOAs & Condos.
California’s SB 326 deadline has passed. Every day your HOA operates without a completed inspection is another day of personal board member liability. We’ve filed 515+ SB 326 reports across California. We can have yours done this week.
Book Your SB 326 Inspection
Free quote in 2 hours. PE-stamped report. HOA-ready.
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
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.
4 Simple Steps to Full Compliance
Free Consultation
Call (805) 312-8508 or fill the form. We review your HOA’s SB 326 obligations, unit count, and property type. No cost, no commitment. Takes 10 minutes.
Flat-Rate Quote in 2 Hours
You receive a firm, per-unit price within 2 hours. No hourly billing. No surprises. Bring it to your next board meeting and get approved.
On-Site PE Inspection
Our licensed civil engineer arrives on-site. We inspect every exterior elevated element — balconies, decks, walkways, stairways, guardrails. We coordinate with your property manager to minimize tenant disruption.
PE-Stamped Report Delivered
Your fully compliant SB 326 report is delivered digitally within 5 business days. PE-stamped. HOA-ready. Insurance-accepted. File it. You’re protected for 9 years.
What Happens If Your HOA Doesn’t Comply
Personal Board Liability
- • Board members sued personally
- • No HOA insurance protection
- • Davis-Stirling liability exposure
- • Personal assets at risk
Insurance Consequences
- • Policy cancellation risk
- • Claims denied without report
- • Premium increases
- • Coverage gaps on balcony claims
With DrBalcony Report
- • Board members protected
- • Insurance claims accepted
- • 9-year compliance cycle
- • Court-accepted documentation
Get Your Free Inspection Checklist
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.
No email required. Instant download. No spam ever.
Trusted by 1,300+ California HOAs & Landlords
“DrBalcony saved our board from a potential lawsuit. Their PE-stamped report was exactly what our insurance company needed. Professional, fast, and completely transparent — no upsells, no pressure.”
“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
Senate Bill 326 (Civil Code Section 5551) requires all HOAs and condo associations in California with 3 or more units to inspect all exterior elevated elements (EEEs) every 9 years. The first deadline was January 1, 2025. If your community has shared balconies, decks, walkways, or stairways, SB 326 applies to you — no exceptions.
A contractor who inspects your balcony has a direct financial incentive to find problems — because they profit from the repairs. DrBalcony is a licensed civil engineering firm. We do not do repairs. We do not sell materials. We have zero conflict of interest. Our only job is to give you an honest, legally defensible engineering assessment.
Yes. Under California Civil Code Section 5551 and the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, HOA board members who fail to exercise reasonable care in maintaining common areas — including completing required SB 326 inspections — can be held personally liable for injuries or damages.
SB 326 requires inspection by a licensed structural engineer or architect — not a home inspector, not a contractor. The report must be PE-stamped and must document the condition of every EEE. A regular home inspection does not satisfy SB 326.
Most HOA complexes are completed in a single day. Larger complexes (100+ units) may take 2 days. We coordinate directly with your property manager and provide tenant notification templates.
Our report documents all findings with photos and engineering analysis. For immediate safety hazards, we notify you the same day and recommend restricting access. For non-urgent issues, we provide a detailed repair scope that any licensed contractor can bid on.
Most HOAs pay $75–$150 per unit for a fully compliant SB 326 inspection. The exact price depends on unit count, property location, and EEE complexity. We provide a firm written quote within 2 hours — no commitment required. Call (805) 312-8508 or fill the form above.
