Why choose us for your SB326 deck inspection?

 

326 Inspections:

  • save lives

  • save money by discovering construction defects early

  • keeps you out of lawsuits (inspections are required by CA law)

  • are architect-written meeting CA requirements

  • are indispensable for calculating reserve funds

  • are your best value as we match others’ bids

  • are amazing as we offer the highest finder’s fee of 5%

If this deck collapses how many lawsuits do you count. To me it looks like 40 or more depending on injuries. Judgements would be especially harsh if your required inspections were ignored and never conducted.

Are you tired of dealing with confusing and overwhelming SB326 processes?

Look no further than our team at 326elemental! We provide the most comprehensive pre-inspection services to ensure that the process is smooth and understandable for both the HOA and homeowners.

Our all in-house crews, including licensed architects and contractors, treat your property as if it were their own. We have extensive experience in non-destructive testing, so you can trust that your property is in good hands.

We understand the importance of keeping your property looking its best, which is why we ensure that all inspection holes are repaired and repainted, leaving your property looking just as good as it did before our team arrived.

Our inspection reports are clear, concise, and are written to save you money 

We provide you with all the information you need to understand the results of the inspection. We believe that communication is key, which is why we offer follow-up assistance to ensure that the HOA has all the information they need and to answer any questions that may arise.

At 326elemental, we strive to ensure that our clients and homeowners are satisfied with our service. We take pride in providing high-quality, reliable services that you can trust. So, if you’re in need of a free SB326 site visit and free pre-inspection proposal, look no further than 326elemental! We’ll also match our competitor’s pricing, so you’ll never pay more for a 326 inspection.

Pre-Inspection 

At no cost to the HOA, and prior to presenting a proposal, we evaluate the complex to determine the type of construction, general condition of the property and determine access. We use photos and the site plans to document the property and to use in developing a proposal that is fair and accurate. This is the stage where we work with the property management company and HOA to ensure a comprehensive report able to be used in developing future reserves. We rely on the management company and HOA to provide the exact number of exterior elements on site and to help determine any specialty features that will need inspection. We then develop a statistical analysis to determine the number of elements required to be inspected to meet the state mandated confidence levels. We run a standard and a stratified analysis depending on the type of elements to be inspected and that helps us choose the most economical quantities. At that point we are able to provide you with a proposal that covers all the needs without any changes. Our goal is to make sure the following deck is not one of yours:

Inspection Day 

Our inspection services have been designed with the homeowner and HOA in mind. We use “in house” crews to access the properties from the exterior when possible. This means that, in most cases, homeowner presence will not be required. When interior access is necessary, we use protection footwear and masks if requested. We set up a daily schedule and our experience insures we are available at the scheduled time. All homeowners are provided with our contact number so they can call and confirm our onsite location. Typically, property management personnel are not required to be on site, but we appreciate being able to contact them should the need arise. After our inspections we make sure our inspection holes are patched and, if paint is provided, we paint them to match. It is our intention to leave your property “like we were never there”. Of course, that reduces HOA maintenance time and cost and no-one wants to wake up to a huge crashing sound just outside the window:

Inspection Reports 

After the final inspection, we begin to tabulate the inspection data and photos into a EEE inspection report that meets the requirements of SB 326. We develop a matrix based upon our observations establishing in our opinion the severity of the damage observed and estimate a service life expectancy as required by law. Our reports are written with the HOA in mind; we have edited the format so they are a clear and concise tool and can be used as a guide for priority repairs as well as future needs. All this is backed up with site photos which can be used to get preliminary costs to repair. We present the report to the management company within 30 days from the final inspection.

Summary 

Comprehensive pre-inspection help make the process smooth and understandable to the HOA and homeowners. In house crews including licensed architects and contractors treat the property as their own and are experienced in non-destructive testing ensuring that your clients and homeowner are satisfied with our service.

Good: All inspection holes repaired and repainted.

Better: Clear and concise 326 inspection report included.

Best: Follow up and assistance should the HOA have questions.

Outstanding: Our 5% finder’s fee. It’s a no-brainer.

References

We have been involved in construction inspections and construction litigation for decades and have accumulated a mammoth list of HOA presidents and management company representatives as reference, and we will provide their contact information for your consideration when requested.

Thanks for considering us for your SB326 and SB721 deck inspection,

Peter Tomashevski, aka Big Al
326elemental
(310) 569.5310
sales@326elemental.com

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