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What Happens If You Ignore a Deck or Balcony Inspection? The short answer: liability, fines, and a property you can't sell.

Wondering what an SB326 or SB721 inspection costs in the Bay Area or San Diego? Here's a transparent breakdown of pricing factors, what's included, and how Deck Check structures its fees — including the price match guarantee.

California's SB721 deadline is January 1, 2026. Bay Area apartment owners with 3+ units must complete their balcony and deck inspection before then — or face fines up to $500 per day. Here's exactly what you need to know.

SB326 and SB721 both require deck and balcony inspections in California — but they apply to different property types, have different deadlines, and require different inspectors. Here's how to know which law covers your building.