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SB 721 · The 180-day repair clock

Your inspection found repairs. You have 180 days. We do the fix.

When an inspection flags unsafe balconies, decks, stairways or walkways, SB 721 gives you 180 days from notice to complete the repairs, miss it and a second $100 to $500 a day penalty stacks on top. We are a licensed general contractor, so we do the repair and the closeout, not just the report.

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

Required repairs have their own 180-day deadline

Passing the inspection deadline is only the first clock. Once a report identifies unsafe conditions, a second clock starts: the repairs themselves must be completed within 180 days of notice. The way to protect the building and your budget is to get the repair scoped and moving now.

180 days
to complete required repairs from the date of notice, under SB 721
$100–$500
per day, a second penalty if those repairs are not finished in time
Licensed GC
we carry the repair through construction and closeout, not just the inspection
Free tool · no sign-up

180-Day Repair Timeline Planner

Enter the date on your inspection report or repair notice. We will show your 180-day deadline, how many days remain, and a suggested schedule from findings to closeout, before you give us anything.

Basis: under SB 721, required repairs must be completed within 180 days of the notice of the unsafe condition; a second $100–$500/day penalty can accrue after that. The deadline date is exact math from the date you enter. General information, not legal advice.
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 your 180 days.

  • 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

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.

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.

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 180-day repair clock, in plain English

How long do I have to complete the repairs?
Under SB 721, required repairs must be completed within 180 days of the notice of the unsafe condition. If they are not, a second civil penalty of $100 to $500 per day can accrue on top of any first penalty. Local jurisdictions can also set their own timelines and extensions, so the notice you received governs your exact clock. The planner above computes the date from whatever notice date you enter.
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 my 180 days are almost up?
The repair phase is the longest step, so scoping and permits should start immediately. We prioritize getting a documented repair underway to limit further penalty exposure. Use the planner above to see exactly where you are in the 180 days.
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. Both trigger the same idea: once a report finds unsafe conditions, the repairs are on a clock. Both are exterior elevated element laws, not seismic retrofit requirements.
Start here

Get your repair scoped and inside the 180 days

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.

424-946-8057
Mon–Fri · Sherman Oaks, serving all of LA
What happens after you submit
1Instant capture. Your request is logged the second you hit submit.
2Fast callback. A licensed GC follows up within one business day.
3Report review & scope. We read your findings and budget the repair.
4Repairs to closeout. Completed and documented, inside your 180-day window.
Get your repair plan
A licensed GC will review your report and follow up within one business day.
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