Life safety
Smoke and CO alarms, exits, guards and other visible safety conditions.
Received an LAHD notice?
Private SCEP readiness inspection before LAHD arrives.
Get a private walkthrough of visible, accessible areas and a written SCEP Readiness Report with photo findings, priorities, likely trades and recommended next actions.
What you receive
- Photo findingsVisible conditions by location
- Priority planWhat to address first
- Trade routingRepair, permit or specialist flags
- Readiness fileRecommended next actions in one place
Private contractor review · CSLB #1108551 · Independent of LAHD
People, property, proof.
Watch the problem become a plan.
One coordinated story—from the owner’s first document to a property equipped with a clear readiness plan.
Owner + intake connected
STEP 01 / 05
Start with the notice, address, or a few photos.
The owner shares what is already available. We turn loose information into one organized case.
What you receiveProperty facts received
✓
Start my review The outcomeOne coordinated team—from first notice to inspection readiness.
Owl Tower Group is an independent private contractor. This service is not an official SCEP inspection, a code compliance certification or a guarantee of inspection results. Only LAHD may cite violations, verify SCEP compliance and close a SCEP case.
10+years in construction
1108551active CSLB license
BGeneral Building
LACity of Los Angeles focus
What we look at
Visible conditions. Clear next actions.
The review is limited to accessible, visible conditions. Concealed conditions, engineering conclusions and formal code determinations require the appropriate specialist or authority.
Electrical
Visible wiring, devices, panels and conditions that may require a licensed trade.
Plumbing + moisture
Leaks, water damage, fixtures, hot water and visible moisture concerns.
Windows + doors
Operation, weather protection, locks, glazing and visible deterioration.
Interior + exterior
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, common areas and building envelope.
Unpermitted conditions
Visible alterations that may need records research, plans or permits.
Local SCEP service area
Local field coverage. Focused inside Los Angeles.
SCEP is a City of Los Angeles program, not a countywide program. Our core field area is the Harbor region, with Pacific Palisades added as a priority Los Angeles service zone.
Harbor Gateway
City of Los Angeles properties along the Torrance and Gardena borders.
Harbor City
LA rental properties between the South Bay and the Harbor communities.
Wilmington
Multifamily and rental properties within the City of Los Angeles.
San Pedro
Rental buildings across San Pedro, including the Harbor and coastal areas.
Pacific Palisades
Qualifying rental properties within this City of Los Angeles neighborhood.
Not sure which jurisdiction controls your address? Send the notice or property address first. We confirm fit before scheduling a SCEP service.
One intake, three paths
Your notice may be the start — not the whole scope.
We qualify the actual problem before selling construction. That keeps simple repairs simple and routes complex cases to the right design, permit and field team.
Start here
SCEP Readiness
Prepare before a scheduled LAHD visit with a private walkthrough and prioritized corrections.
Request a walkthroughDeadline received
Order to Comply
Turn an LAHD or LADBS order into a repair, permit and legalization roadmap.
See the processUnpermitted unit
AB 2533 / ADU
Evaluate a possible pre-2020 unit before entering the City legalization process.
Explore the pathwayOwner resources
Useful before the inspector arrives.
Clear, practical guides for owners and property managers—built around the document, deadline and next decision in front of you.
Notice received
Your 30-day LAHD preparation plan
What to do with the notice, access, visible-condition review and correction routing.
Read the guide30-day plan
LAHD SCEP inspection checklist
What to organize, what accessible areas are reviewed and how to use the notice period.
Read the guideInspection failed
LAHD reinspection next steps
Build the correction plan from each written violation and the actual compliance date.
Read the guideUnpermitted work
Los Angeles legalization roadmap
Records, feasibility, plans, permits and corrective construction—without false promises.
Read the guideIs this the official SCEP inspection?
No. Owl Tower Group provides a private contractor-led readiness walkthrough. The official SCEP inspection and final compliance determination are performed only by LAHD.
Which properties are generally covered by SCEP?
LAHD’s program generally covers residential rental properties with two or more units on a parcel and at least one unit rented or offered for rent. LAHD determines the applicability and any exemption for a specific property.
What do I receive after the walkthrough?
You receive a private written SCEP Readiness Report for visible, accessible areas. It includes photo-documented findings, priority, likely trade, apparent permit or design-professional flags, and recommended next actions. Any construction proposal is separate.
Can you guarantee that my property will pass?
No contractor can guarantee a future City result. We help identify visible, accessible conditions and reduce avoidable surprises; LAHD makes the final determination.
Can Owl Tower complete the repairs?
Licensed construction work can be scoped and performed by Owl Tower Construction Group, Inc. within its CSLB classification, with specialty trades, permits and design professionals added when the scope requires them.
What if I already received an Order to Comply?
Upload it with the actual compliance date. We can separate repair items from permit or legalization issues and build a practical correction path around the written order.
Where do you provide SCEP readiness walkthroughs?
We focus on City of Los Angeles rental properties, including San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway and Pacific Palisades. SCEP is an LAHD program and does not apply merely because a property is elsewhere in Los Angeles County; the property address and City jurisdiction control.
City date already scheduled?