Prequalified Vendors in San Francisco
604 and 721 Inspections

Great Escape Service and Inspections
Phone:
(415) 566-1479
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area counties
Great Escape Service and Inspections ensures the safety and compliance of your property's exterior elements with unmatched confidence.
They specialize in Annual Fire Escape maintenance, Sec 604 inspections, 5 year Fire Escape Structural + Load Test, CA-SB721 and CA-SB326 inspections. They primarily work with multi-unit residential buildings, property management companies, commercial properties, and HOAs. Great Escape Service is an inspection company only and experts in code compliance inspections for exterior elements at your property.

Borne Consulting
Phone:
(415) 319-4789
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Borne Consulting is one of the few teams we've met that do Facade Inspections including the glazing inspections required for taller buildings. They also provide services for 604 and 721 inspections. They're practical, responsive, and highly experienced.

Escape Artists
Phone:
(415) 279-6113
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Unlike many other companies, the crew at Escape Artists will do inspections AND help you fix the issues they find. Their work extends beyond the fire escape, providing services for any exterior elements regulated by the 604, 721, and 908 Inspection programs.
Abatement

Sol Environmental
Phone:
866-611-9841
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco Bay Area & the Greater Los Angeles Region
SOL Environmental, Inc. is a specialized Environmental Consulting and Testing firm serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles Region. Their core business is performing third-party inspections, sampling, and analytical services for hazardous building materials such as Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, and Mold/Fungi, alongside conducting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing and Industrial Hygiene monitoring. Sol Environmental provides consulting and writes the specifications for hazard abatement projects but typically does not perform the physical removal or remediation (abatement) itself, maintaining a necessary separation between the testing/consulting phase and the physical cleanup phase for regulatory compliance and impartiality. They also offer related services like OSHA compliance audits and project management assistance.

Ideal Restoration Inc.
Phone:
(800) 379-6881
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
There’s no such thing as a “good time” for a flood, fire, or mystery mold situation. But when disaster does strike, Ideal Restoration is the team you want to call. They guarantee a technician on-site within 90 minutes of your call and they tackle the entire range of services including:
Water and Flood Recovery
Smoke and Fire Damage
Mold Remediation
Lead and Asbestos Abatement
Biohazard Mitigation
Infection Control and Disinfection
Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
Animal and Human Waste Cleanup

Abatement, Inc.
Phone:
(916) 231-0090
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout California and Nevada
If you need remediation for lead, mold or asbestos, 1-888-4-Abatement wants to clean it up for you. They also do fire and water damage cleanup, operating throughout California and Nevada.
Architect

Q-Arch
Phone:
415-695-2700
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco, with a 10-mile radius north and south, minimum construction budget of $500k
Q-Arch is a San Francisco-based multidisciplinary firm that provides integrated expertise in Architectural Design and Structural Engineering. By combining these disciplines in-house, they offer a streamlined and efficient process for clients from concept through construction. The firm has a strong focus on urban projects within the Bay Area, specifically specializing in mandatory Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits and the design and permitting of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to help property owners comply with safety mandates while maximizing their investment and contributing to housing solutions. Their portfolio covers a range of work including residential, multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial projects, all guided by a client-first philosophy and commitment to sustainable and resilient design.

Open Scope Studio
Phone:
(415) 891-0954
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and also Los Angeles
Open Scope Studios won't help with your small violations or unit conversion projects, but they are experts at ADU's, housing developments, and office-to-residential conversions. They can do a highly detailed assessment of a single project, or an entire portfolio and have offices in the Bay Area as well as Los Angeles.

Syncopated Architecture
Phone:
(415) 558-9843
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Syncopated Architecture specializes in ADU and Legalization projects but also has extensive experience in commercial projects, restaurants, office to residential conversions, and new construction.
As-Built Drawings

Fog City As-Builts
Phone:
(415) 287-6034
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the United States; Travel fees apply outside the San Francisco Bay Area
If you're planning any remodel, or dealing with a violation that will require plans, you need As-Built drawings of your building. That includes floor plans of every level of the building along with exterior elevations in some cases. The team at Fog City As-Builts does extremely precise drawings, using a combination of 2d and 3d scanning technologies. Get on their calendar early, though, it can take 3-4 weeks to get scheduled.

Mark Ma
Phone:
(415) 793-1676
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the United States
Mark Ma is a low-tech one-man-team who can help create perfect floor plans and elevations of your existing buildings. These are crucial for geting started on any new project.
Boiler

Flow Tec Plumbing, Inc.
Phone:
(415) 992-1919
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
The team at Flow Tec is designed to provide same day service for plumbing emergencies without th eneed for a long-term contract or service agreement.
From 24-hour emergency services to routine maintenance, Flow Tec offers a wide range of plumbing solutions, including:
General plumbing repairs and fixture service
Drain and sewer cleaning
Radiator and water heater services (including tankless)
Tub, shower, sink, and toilet installations
Renovation and unit turnover services
High water bill inspections
Full sewer replacements

Flow Masters Plumbing
Phone:
(415)-751-1933
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Flow Masters, founded by Alan Moran and Fergal McMahon, set out to raise the bar for plumbing. They focus on long-term solutions over quick patches and are expanding rapidly. Their services include:
General Plumbing Maintenance
Drain Cleaning
Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Water Filtration
Leak Detection and
Fire Sprinkler Inspections
Elevator

Bleyle Elevator
Phone:
(650) 359-7580
Contact:
Serving:
San Mateo County, San Francisco, some Alameda County, some Oakland, some Berkely and some immediate North Bay like Sausaliton and Marin
The team at Bleyle has been fixing elevators for over 100 years and 5 generations. They work hard to fix older systems without pressuring owners to do a full modernization, treating every building like it's their own. They do require a service agreement to get started, but provide the full range of services to keep your elevators running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Environmental Testing

Sol Environmental
Phone:
866-611-9841
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco Bay Area & the Greater Los Angeles Region
SOL Environmental, Inc. is a specialized Environmental Consulting and Testing firm serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles Region. Their core business is performing third-party inspections, sampling, and analytical services for hazardous building materials such as Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, and Mold/Fungi, alongside conducting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing and Industrial Hygiene monitoring. Sol Environmental provides consulting and writes the specifications for hazard abatement projects but typically does not perform the physical removal or remediation (abatement) itself, maintaining a necessary separation between the testing/consulting phase and the physical cleanup phase for regulatory compliance and impartiality. They also offer related services like OSHA compliance audits and project management assistance.
Facade Inspection

Borne Consulting
Phone:
(415) 319-4789
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Borne Consulting is one of the few teams we've met that do Facade Inspections including the glazing inspections required for taller buildings. They also provide services for 604 and 721 inspections. They're practical, responsive, and highly experienced.
Fire Alarm

Battalion One
Phone:
(510) 653-8075
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
Battalion One is a full service fire protection company. They handle everything from sprinklers to fire alarms, fire extenguishers, inspections, and installation of new systems. Property Management teams bring them back year after year, not jst because they're qualified, but because they show up, follow through, and treat your buildings like their own.
Fire Escape

Great Escape Service and Inspections
Phone:
(415) 566-1479
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area counties
Great Escape Service and Inspections ensures the safety and compliance of your property's exterior elements with unmatched confidence.
They specialize in Annual Fire Escape maintenance, Sec 604 inspections, 5 year Fire Escape Structural + Load Test, CA-SB721 and CA-SB326 inspections. They primarily work with multi-unit residential buildings, property management companies, commercial properties, and HOAs. Great Escape Service is an inspection company only and experts in code compliance inspections for exterior elements at your property.

Battalion One
Phone:
(510) 653-8075
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
Battalion One is a full service fire protection company. They handle everything from sprinklers to fire alarms, fire extenguishers, inspections, and installation of new systems. Property Management teams bring them back year after year, not jst because they're qualified, but because they show up, follow through, and treat your buildings like their own.

Escape Artists
Phone:
(415) 279-6113
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Unlike many other companies, the crew at Escape Artists will do inspections AND help you fix the issues they find. Their work extends beyond the fire escape, providing services for any exterior elements regulated by the 604, 721, and 908 Inspection programs.
Fire Sprinkler

Flow Masters Plumbing
Phone:
(415)-751-1933
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Flow Masters, founded by Alan Moran and Fergal McMahon, set out to raise the bar for plumbing. They focus on long-term solutions over quick patches and are expanding rapidly. Their services include:
General Plumbing Maintenance
Drain Cleaning
Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Water Filtration
Leak Detection and
Fire Sprinkler Inspections

Battalion One
Phone:
(510) 653-8075
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
Battalion One is a full service fire protection company. They handle everything from sprinklers to fire alarms, fire extenguishers, inspections, and installation of new systems. Property Management teams bring them back year after year, not jst because they're qualified, but because they show up, follow through, and treat your buildings like their own.
General Contractor

SLM Development
Phone:
650-288-7399
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco Bay Area
SLM Development, Inc., is a trusted general contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in comprehensive construction services with over 20 years of experience. What uniquely sets them apart is their commitment to delivering projects entirely in-house, minimizing reliance on external subcontractors to ensure faster, higher-quality service and greater control over the entire process. Their expertise spans a range of crucial construction solutions, including full building remodeling, property additions, new ground-up construction, and specialized earthquake seismic retrofitting to enhance a building's safety and resilience.

REI Buildup
Phone:
(510) 200-8102
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
REI BuildUp is a full service team providing structural engineering services, construction, and steel fabrication. Ali also does concrete building assessments for the new SF program.
Their approach to design-build makes their designs more buildable and budget-conscious from the get-go. They think like a developer, solve problems like a builder, and design like an expert.
Mold/Mildew Cleanup

DRYFAST PROPERTY RESTORATION LLC
Phone:
415-861-8003
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco, Pacifica, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae and Burlingame
Dryfast is a licensed and insured property restoration company operating in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in water damage mitigation and mold remediation for both residential and commercial clients. They are equipped to manage projects of all scales, from single-family homes to large multi-unit and commercial buildings, with an emphasis on safe, efficient work, and detailed documentation. The company also extends its services to include water damage inspections and mold air testing to assist property owners in early issue identification and resolution.

Ideal Restoration Inc.
Phone:
(800) 379-6881
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
There’s no such thing as a “good time” for a flood, fire, or mystery mold situation. But when disaster does strike, Ideal Restoration is the team you want to call. They guarantee a technician on-site within 90 minutes of your call and they tackle the entire range of services including:
Water and Flood Recovery
Smoke and Fire Damage
Mold Remediation
Lead and Asbestos Abatement
Biohazard Mitigation
Infection Control and Disinfection
Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
Animal and Human Waste Cleanup

Fire and Water Damage Recovery
Phone:
(510) 394-0980
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County
If you don't know Maria James with Fire and Water Damage recovery, you should definitely meet her. Her team focuses on building long-term relationships with all their customers and even help set standards for best practices in the industry. Their work includes:
Smoke remediation (in the structure, on the contents, everywhere)
Insurance-certified water damage cleanup
Sewage removal
Rapid drying
Even Total Loss inventories—detailed documentation that helps homeowners maximize insurance claims after devastating fires.
Painting

Mural View Painting
Phone:
415-480-2801
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco Bay Area
Mural View Painting is a fully licensed C-33 painting and decorating contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in exterior painting and carpentry repair services for multifamily buildings and HOAs (up to 3 stories). The company is structured to support property managers, emphasizing clear communication, detailed documentation, and lead-safe practices for pre-1978 housing. A unique offering is their artistic capability, often incorporating custom murals and street art into exterior refresh projects to add character or combat recurring graffiti, which gives them a distinctive edge over typical painting vendors. They operate primarily in San Francisco, Oakland, San Rafael, and San Mateo, focusing on providing high-quality, detail-oriented work with predictable timelines.
Pest Control

Banner Pest Services
Phone:
(650) 910-1561
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County
Plumber

Flow Tec Plumbing, Inc.
Phone:
(415) 992-1919
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
The team at Flow Tec is designed to provide same day service for plumbing emergencies without th eneed for a long-term contract or service agreement.
From 24-hour emergency services to routine maintenance, Flow Tec offers a wide range of plumbing solutions, including:
General plumbing repairs and fixture service
Drain and sewer cleaning
Radiator and water heater services (including tankless)
Tub, shower, sink, and toilet installations
Renovation and unit turnover services
High water bill inspections
Full sewer replacements

Flow Masters Plumbing
Phone:
(415)-751-1933
Contact:
Serving:
Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Alameda County
Flow Masters, founded by Alan Moran and Fergal McMahon, set out to raise the bar for plumbing. They focus on long-term solutions over quick patches and are expanding rapidly. Their services include:
General Plumbing Maintenance
Drain Cleaning
Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Water Filtration
Leak Detection and
Fire Sprinkler Inspections
Rent Board Passthroughs

Rent Raisers
Phone:
(415) 661-3860
Contact:
Serving:
All of California
Rent Raisers is a trusted California consulting firm specializing in rent control compliance and petition filing for property owners.
Built on the 25+ years of success of founder Michelle Horneff-Cohen, Rent Raisers simplifies the complex process of increasing rental rates and filing Rent Board Petitions in San Francisco and across California (including compliance with AB 1482).
They handle all required documentation, service, and representation, ensuring property owners navigate compliance with expertise and confidence.

Rent Board Passthroughs
Phone:
(415) 333-8005
Contact:
Serving:
San Francisco
If you haven't raised rents for awhile, or if you've been absorbing the cost of city-mandated upgrades, you need to speak with Kim Boyd Bermingham. Her free assessment will help you determine what costs you can pass on to tenants legally.
Roofer

Rain Defense
Phone:
(510) 769-0102
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
Celebrating 20 years of excellence in the Bay Area, Rain Defense is a premier partner for comprehensive building protection and restoration. Known as the “Rain Warriors,” they specialize in the entire building envelope, providing expert solutions for roofing, waterproofing, and general construction. As a licensed General Contractor, Rain Defense utilizes a unique “Total System Design Method” to tackle everything from emergency leak repairs to large-scale deck and window rehabilitations. Their deep expertise in serving HOAs and multi-family properties—including specialized services like EEE compliance inspections—makes them a reliable, single-source vendor for property managers who demand long-term durability and professional integrity.
Structural Engineer

REI Buildup
Phone:
(510) 200-8102
Contact:
Serving:
Area Not Specified
REI BuildUp is a full service team providing structural engineering services, construction, and steel fabrication. Ali also does concrete building assessments for the new SF program.
Their approach to design-build makes their designs more buildable and budget-conscious from the get-go. They think like a developer, solve problems like a builder, and design like an expert.



