About Up to Code Services
Los Angeles & Southern California

Los Angeles Home Inspection Experience.
Backed By Code, Permit, And Field Knowledge.

Up to Code Services provides calm, thorough, and transaction-aware home inspections for Los Angeles buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and property owners, with added construction, permit, and code insight when deeper concerns come up.

The Founder

Built for property inspections, city process, and real-world construction concerns

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
Home inspection, residential, and commercial experience

Up to Code Services was built for clients who need more than a quick walkthrough. Our work focuses on home inspections, building inspections, permit questions, and property condition concerns throughout Los Angeles and nearby Southern California communities.

That experience comes from years around the construction and inspection field, including residential and commercial properties, ADA inspection background, and direct exposure to how code requirements are applied in real conditions. The goal is to give clients clear findings without unnecessary alarm.

"A good inspection should give people clarity. It should identify real concerns, explain practical next steps, and help buyers, sellers, agents, and property owners make informed decisions."

Former city code enforcement experience adds a layer of perspective most standard home inspectors do not have. It helps us recognize when a visible condition may create a permit, safety, compliance, or documentation concern, while keeping the inspection communication professional and transaction-aware.

Up to Code Services brings that combination of field experience, ICC certification, and practical city-process knowledge to home inspections and property consulting. The goal is simple: help clients understand the property clearly, separate major concerns from normal maintenance, and move forward with confidence.

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.
Client Reviews

Client Feedback

Up to Code Services is building its Google review presence through real client feedback from inspection, permit, and code compliance work.

★★★★★
5.0 Google Rating
Based on 4 Google reviews
★★★★★

“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
Google Review
★★★★★

“His knowledge of permits, inspections, and code requirements is clear from the start.”

Elaheh
Google Review
Up to Code Services LLC · Southern California

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