Structural Defects Solutions & Management
BSDB is a leading firm for structural defects detection and solution management. Specializing in EEE building inspections and reporting, we can work with you on your building restoration and repair from start to finish.
EEE - Exterior Elevated Elements
Balconies and patios are subject to additional structural issues related to weather, extended exposure, termites, and more. Regular inspection and maintenance is paramount for your building integrity and safety.
In California, Senate Bills 326 and 721 were implemented to prevent high-risk disasters. SB721 for apartment buildings requires all multi-family buildings with 3 or more units to complete an EEE inspection by January 1, 2025 and every 6 years thereafter. SB326 for condominium HOAs has the same requirements and deadline but requires re-inspection every 9 years.
Exterior elevated elements (EEE) are supports and railings related to balconies, decks, porches, walkways, landings, supports, and entryways that extend beyond the exterior walls of the building and which have a walking surface that is more than 6 feet above the ground, are designed for human use, and rely on wood or wood-based products for structural support.
If you need to schedule a EEE inspection, contact us. We will perform the inspection, and if necessary, help you manage the repairs from start to finish.
EEE (Exterior Elevated Elements) Process
EEE inspections are required for all multi-family buildings and your initial inspection must be completed by January 1, 2025. If you are an HOA or property management company with a multi-family property, contact us, and let us know more about your project.
The inspection will assess the current conditions of the exterior elevated areas. Following the on-site inspection, you will receive a detailed report, including photos, outlining the areas examined and any structural components that will require repair.
If you determine that you would like our support in the required repairs, we are happy to discuss those recommendations with you and provide a proposal for the work required.
We offer a complete range of services including:
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Initial EEE inspection
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Architectural design of repairs
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Repair solutions
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Management of repairs and construction
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Annual inspections
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Permit applications
Structural defects are alarming and create a sense of emergency.
Being a true builder and understanding how each building is held together, maybe
the most important aspect of BSDB
is that we can assess, pinpoint, and explain what has happened, what needs to happen,
and reverse the immediate panic, instead turning that into confidence
that the problem at hand will be rectified properly while protecting the integrity of the building and respecting the financial costs to complete the project properly.
What we will not do is tell you what you want to hear or compromise with the cheapest price. There are countless cases where we arrive on site to find the issue is a long-standing issue handled with a series of bandaid fixes to save money that never solved the issue. BSDB will, from the start, give you an accurate price to complete whatever level of repair is required, meeting all building code requirements, and ensuring that the issue has been repaired properly and with a detailed report.
Structural Defects Process
We understand the importance of maintaining the structure integrity and restoring the safety of the property. If you have a building or component on your property that requires restoration and repair due to structural damage or decay, contact us, and let us know more about your project.
After that, we'll coordinate with you to set up an in-person meeting to review the project and provide you with an estimate. We'll determine the scope of the project, the anticipated timeline, the people required to complete your project, and the project cost. We'll send you a proposal with all of this information.
Once you've reviewed the proposal and signed the agreement, we can begin working on your project. If permits are required, we'll coordinate those. If specialized teams are involved, we'll coordinate those schedules. We'll provide the schedules and time projections for each phase of the project so that you can plan accordingly.
