Our Services
We specialize in SB 721 balcony and exterior elevated element inspections, with the licensing to handle any repairs that follow. We are also a full-service general contractor. Here is exactly what that involves.
What The Law Requires
SB 721 mandates periodic inspections of load-bearing exterior elevated elements (EEEs) that are exposed to weather and supported in whole or in part by wood or wood-based products. That includes balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, and similar structures.
The purpose is straightforward: identify dry rot, water intrusion, structural deterioration, and other hidden hazards before they become dangerous or catastrophic failures. The requirement applies to qualifying buildings with three or more multi-family dwelling units, and inspections must be completed within state-mandated timelines.
Licensed Expertise
Hodges Construction performs SB 721 inspections under a California B General Contractor license. That license authorizes us to legally inspect, evaluate, and report on the structural and waterproofing condition of exterior elevated elements.
Inspections include both visual assessment and invasive testing when the law requires it, so you get a complete and defensible evaluation of the structure rather than a surface-level look.
The Inspection
Every SB 721 inspection by Hodges Construction includes each of the following.
You receive a detailed report that meets statutory requirements and is suitable for submission to building officials, HOAs, and property records. It spells out findings, safety classifications, recommended corrective actions, and required repair timelines.
When repairs are required, we can perform the corrective work under the same general contractor license. That eliminates handoffs, reduces delays, and gives you one point of accountability from finding to fix.
Completing your inspection with us means safer, legally compliant buildings. Early detection helps prevent costly emergency repairs, protects residents and visitors, and reduces long-term liability exposure.
Hodges Construction is a full-service general contractor. Whatever the project, one licensed team manages it from start to finish, so you never have to juggle multiple crews or coordinate handoffs yourself.
Thorough evaluations of a property's condition and major systems.
Whole-home updates managed from design through final walkthrough.
Layouts, cabinetry, and finishes built to fit how you cook and gather.
Functional, lasting updates from fixtures and tile to full rebuilds.
New builds and rebuilds of decks and exterior elevated structures.
Ground-up builds handled by a licensed general contractor.
Foundations, flatwork, and structural concrete done right.
We plan, permit, build, and inspect under a single license and a single point of accountability.
Call today for a quote, or send us the details and we will follow up.
