ICC Certified
Los Angeles, CA
Southern California

Certified Home Inspection Services
in Los Angeles.

Is the property Up to Code? ICC-certified home and building inspections for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals, with practical permit and code insight when the property needs a deeper look.

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ICC-Certified Home & Building Inspector
Former City Code Enforcement Experience
Residential, ADU, Pool & Specialty Inspections
Who We Help

Inspection support for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

Our reports are clear, practical, and transaction-aware. We identify visible concerns, safety issues, and major defects without turning the inspection into unnecessary alarm.

Homebuyers & Sellers

Clear inspection findings before you commit, list, or negotiate.

We help clients understand the condition of the property, visible safety concerns, repair priorities, and potential permit or conversion red flags before the next step.

Agents & Luxury Properties

Professional inspections that support smooth, informed transactions.

For agents, investors, hillside homes, ADUs, and larger properties, we provide calm, credible findings with practical context so clients can make informed decisions.

Inspection Services

Los Angeles home inspections, with premium code and permit insight available when needed.

Home inspections are the primary service. Permit expediting and code enforcement consulting remain available as higher-value upgrades for properties with ADUs, garage conversions, unpermitted work, or city issues.

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Home Inspection Services
Residential home inspections for buyers, sellers, agents, and homeowners throughout Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities.
  • Pre-purchase home inspections
  • Pre-listing inspections
  • Residential property inspections
  • Visible structure, roof, plumbing, electrical & HVAC review
  • Clear digital inspection findings
  • Agent-friendly communication
  • Second-opinion inspections
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Specialty Inspection Add-Ons
Additional inspection services for Los Angeles properties with ADUs, converted garages, pools, hillside conditions, or complex building systems.
  • ADU inspections
  • Garage conversion inspections
  • Pool and spa inspections
  • Commercial property inspections
  • Hillside property inspections
  • Trade-specific inspection support
  • Construction progress inspections
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Permit & Code Compliance Upgrades
Premium consulting for properties where permit history, unpermitted work, citations, or city coordination may affect the transaction or project.
  • Permit history consultation
  • Permit history and code consultation
  • Unpermitted work review
  • Garage conversion and ADU permit questions
  • Building permit expediting support
  • Correction and compliance strategy
  • City department communication guidance
Code compliance help →
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Inspection Triggers

When property decisions need clarity,
we help you understand what matters.

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Buying a Home
You need a clear inspection before removing contingencies or negotiating repairs.
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Selling or Listing
You want visible issues identified early so surprises do not slow the transaction.
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ADU or Garage Conversion
You need an experienced eye on converted space, utilities, safety concerns, and permit red flags.
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Pool, Hillside, or Larger Property
You want more than a basic walk-through because the property has added complexity.
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Permit or Code Concern
You need practical guidance when the inspection points to possible unpermitted work or city issues.
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One call can confirm the property type, inspection scope, and next available appointment.
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The Insider Edge

A home inspector with code, permit, and field construction experience.

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Former City Code Enforcement Experience
Experience understanding how city compliance, corrections, permits, and enforcement issues can affect a property beyond the surface inspection.
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ICC Certified Across Major Residential Trades
ICC-certified knowledge across major building systems, including building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspection areas.
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Residential + Commercial Experience
Inspection perspective shaped by homes, commercial properties, active construction sites, ADUs, remodels, and complex property conditions.
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Southern California Jurisdiction Knowledge
Los Angeles, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Glendale, Pasadena, Calabasas, Malibu, and surrounding cities.
Certifications & Credentials
ICC Building Inspector ICC Electrical Inspector ICC Plumbing Inspector ICC Mechanical Inspector
FEMA · Hazardous Materials Certification
FEMA · Officer Awareness Certification
AWC · American Wood Council Certifications
Real Problems. Real Resolutions.

Examples of how Up to Code helps clients
make informed property decisions.

Code Compliance Solutions
Unpermitted Addition Resolution
Challenge
A homeowner received a city notice for unpermitted additions completed by a prior owner. The property could not be sold or refinanced until violations were resolved.
Resolution
Investigated the scope of unpermitted work, identified a viable compliance pathway, and coordinated directly with the city to establish a permit legalization strategy.
Client had a clear, actionable path to compliance and could move forward with their property.
Permit Expediting
Permit Approval Support
Challenge
A contractor's permit application had stalled in city plan check for weeks with multiple unresolved correction notices, delaying the project start date.
Resolution
Reviewed correction notices, coordinated responses with the design team, managed resubmittal, and maintained direct communication with the city department through approval.
Permit cleared city review. Project was able to proceed on a defined timeline.
Property Inspection
Property Inspection Guidance
Challenge
A buyer was under contract on a hillside property in Los Angeles and needed a professional assessment beyond a standard home inspection before closing.
Resolution
Conducted a detailed inspection with specific attention to hillside-related concerns and unpermitted improvements across all major systems.
Buyer received a clear picture of property conditions and negotiated accordingly before closing.
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Let's Talk About Your Inspection

Whether you need inspections, permit support, or help resolving code issues, we'll help you identify the right path forward.

Phone
(213) 721-7455
Email
Aris@UptoCodeServices.com
Service Area
Serving Los Angeles, Ventura County, and surrounding Southern California communities.
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ICC certified across major residential trades
Former city code enforcement experience
Residential and commercial properties
We typically respond within one business day.
Client Reviews

Client Reviews & Project Feedback

Real Google reviews help show the way Up to Code Services approaches inspections, code requirements, permits, and client communication throughout Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

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5.0 Google Rating
Based on 4 Google reviews
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“Alex made sure the installation was done correctly and in full compliance with current building codes. His knowledge of permits, inspections, and code requirements is clear from the start.”

Elaheh
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★★★★★

“The level of professionalism stood out right away. Aris broke down the steps in a way that made sense and kept me in the loop from day one.”

Esperanza Reynosa
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