SB 721 Balcony
Inspection for
Apartment Owners.
SB 721 requires all California apartment buildings with 3+ units to complete a PE-stamped balcony inspection. The deadline was January 1, 2025. We’ve completed 800+ SB 721 inspections statewide. Get compliant this week.
Book Your SB 721 Inspection
Free quote in 2 hours. PE-stamped report. Landlord-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 property’s SB 721 requirements, unit count, and balcony types. No cost, no commitment.
Flat-Rate Quote in 2 Hours
Receive a firm per-unit price within 2 hours. No hourly billing. No surprises. We serve all California apartment buildings.
On-Site PE Inspection
Our licensed civil engineer inspects all exterior elevated elements. We work around tenant schedules and provide all required notifications.
PE-Stamped Report Delivered
Your SB 721 compliant report is delivered within 5 business days. PE-stamped. Accepted by all California cities and insurance carriers.
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 721 requires all apartment buildings in California with 3 or more units to inspect all exterior elevated elements (balconies, decks, walkways, stairways) every 6 years. The first deadline was January 1, 2025. If you own or manage a California apartment building with 3+ units, SB 721 applies to you.
SB 721 applies to apartment buildings owned by landlords. SB 326 applies to HOAs and condo associations. Both laws require PE-stamped inspection reports, but SB 721 has a 6-year inspection cycle vs. 9 years for SB 326. Many properties must comply with both laws.
Yes. California cities can issue fines and citations for non-compliance. More importantly, if a balcony fails and someone is injured, you face massive personal liability as the property owner. The inspection report is your documented proof of due diligence.
No. SB 721 requires inspection by a licensed structural engineer, architect, or civil engineer. A contractor’s inspection does not satisfy the law and creates the same liability as no inspection at all. DrBalcony’s PE-stamped reports are the legally required standard.
Most apartment buildings pay $65–$125 per unit for a fully compliant SB 721 inspection. Call (805) 312-8508 for a free quote within 2 hours.
