About Up to Code Services
Southern California

Built From Field Experience.
Designed To Help Clients Avoid Expensive Mistakes.

Up to Code Services was built on years of real-world experience across inspections, construction, permits, and code enforcement. We help property owners, contractors, and investors make smarter decisions when projects become complicated.

The Founder

Where the experience comes from

Alex, founder of Up to Code Services LLC
Founder, Up to Code Services LLC
ICC Certified · Southern California
Former city code enforcement experience
ICC certified across major residential trades
ADA inspection background
Family construction background
Residential & commercial experience

Construction has always been part of the foundation. Growing up around the trades gave me an early understanding of how buildings are put together — and what happens when they're not built the right way.

Over the years, that foundation expanded into hands-on work across multiple sectors of the construction and inspection industry. That included ADA inspection work, which built a detailed understanding of code application at the field level — not just as written standards, but as they're actually enforced and interpreted in real-world conditions.

"Working on the enforcement side gave me a perspective most private consultants don't have — I understand what the city is looking for and how to navigate the process from both directions."

Experience working within city code enforcement systems provided a different kind of insight: what triggers violations, how departments prioritize cases, what compliance pathways are realistically available, and how to communicate effectively with city officials. That knowledge doesn't come from a textbook — it comes from being inside the process.

Up to Code Services was built to bring that combination of field experience, certification, and practical city knowledge to clients who are navigating inspections, permits, and code compliance issues. The goal is simple: give property owners, contractors, and investors the clarity they need to move forward without making expensive mistakes.

Certifications & Credentials

Verified expertise across major trades

ICC certifications are issued by the International Code Council — the standard-setting body for building codes in the United States. Each certification requires examination and demonstrates field-level knowledge of the applicable code.

ICC Certified California Residential Building Inspector
California Residential
Building Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential Electrical Inspector
California Residential
Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential Plumbing Inspector
California Residential
Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential Mechanical Inspector
California Residential
Mechanical Inspector
FEMA
Hazardous Materials Certification
FEMA
Officer Awareness Certification
American Wood Council
AWC Certifications
Why Clients Work With Us

What makes this different

The combination of field experience, city knowledge, and ICC certifications is uncommon in the private consulting space. Most inspectors haven't worked inside city systems. Most permit runners don't carry ICC certifications. We bring both.

01
Real-world field experience
Our background spans multiple sectors of construction and inspection work — residential, commercial, construction progress, ADA, and code enforcement. This isn't theoretical knowledge.
02
Understanding city systems from the inside
Former code enforcement experience means we understand how cities prioritize cases, what triggers violations, and how to communicate with departments effectively. We know how this works.
03
ICC certification across major residential trades
Building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical certifications give us the technical depth to assess properties accurately and speak the same language as inspectors, contractors, and city officials.
04
Practical strategy over generic advice
We work within the reality of each project — jurisdiction, scope, timeline, and budget. We identify what's actually viable and help clients avoid the mistakes that come from acting without complete information.
05
Calm, direct communication
Property issues can be stressful. We explain the situation clearly, set realistic expectations, and focus on what needs to happen next — without unnecessary alarm or vague reassurance.
06
Southern California jurisdiction knowledge
We work across Los Angeles, Ventura County, and surrounding communities. Permit processes, code enforcement approaches, and compliance expectations vary by jurisdiction — and we know the differences.
Where We Work

Service areas

We serve Southern California property owners, contractors, and investors across Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and surrounding communities.

Los Angeles
Primary market · LADBS
Glendale
City of Glendale
Burbank
City of Burbank
Pasadena
City of Pasadena
Calabasas
City of Calabasas
Malibu
City of Malibu
Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks / Ventura County
Agoura Hills
City of Agoura Hills
Ventura County
VCSC · Unincorporated areas
Santa Clarita
City of Santa Clarita
La Cañada Flintridge
City Building Department
La Crescenta
LA County unincorporated
We also work with properties in surrounding communities throughout Southern California. Contact us to confirm availability for your jurisdiction.
Up to Code Services LLC · Southern California

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