Building Inspection Services

Inspection requests must be made at least 2 days before the inspection date by scheduling through SmartGov Portal. Canceled/rescheduled inspections need to be made 24 hours prior to the inspections. Building Inspections are available, Monday and Friday, 8:15 to 11 am, and Wednesday from 11am to 2pm.

Warning: Re-inspection fees will apply.
Fees will apply for no-shows, same-day cancellations, or failed inspections. Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

Inspections at Mobile Home Parks: Santa Elena (980 Front St.), Nielsen’s Trailer Park (34055 Front St.), Soledad Motor Lodge and Trailer Park (263 Front St.), Greenleaf Estates (1800 Metz Rd.), and Almond Acres (311 Orchard Lane) in the City of Soledad are provided by the State of California. Call Housing and Community Development at (916) 255-2501.

When To Call For Inspections

The general contractor/owner-builder or a duly authorized representative is responsible for verifying that all work is complete prior to requesting an inspection. This authorized representative shall also be responsible for walking with the Inspector on all inspections and for coordinating all sub-contractors duties relevant to correction items cited by the inspector. The City Stamped “Approved” plans, permit card and all prior “Correction Notices” must be on the job site for all inspections. Re-inspections must be requested after all corrections have been made and before any work is covered.

Step 1: Get Ready
•    Find your Permit Job Card
•    Get your inspection code(s)
•    On-site contact name + phone

Step 2: Choose Inspection Day
•    Monday 8:00 am – 11:00 am 
•    Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
•    Friday 8:00 am – 11:00 am 
•    No weekends or Holiday Inspections

Step 3: Request Inspection
•    Phone: (831) 223-5041 
Have inspection code(s) ready.
•    Online: ci-soledad-ca.smartgovcommunity.com
•    Email: building.permits@cityofsoledad.gov
 
Step 4: Be Ready on Site
•    Someone over the age of 18 on site at the scheduled time window
•    City-stamped approved plans and Permit Job Card printed and accessible
•    Safe access to the work area. Must provide unobstructed entry access.

The following sequence should provide a guideline for clarifying when to call for inspections. Deviation from this sequence may be granted by the Inspector if sufficient reasons or conditions are cited and code compliance can be met without adverse effects. The General Rule is all work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until inspection approval is obtained.

  • Foundation Inspection
  • Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection
  • Roof Sheathing
  • Exterior Shear Inspection
  • Masonry Fireplace Inspection
  • Framing Inspection
  • Insulation Inspection
  • Drywall/Exterior and Interior Lath Inspection
  • Building Sewer/Water Services (from Meter or Street to House or Business) Inspection
  • Stucco Inspection
  • Gas Line Air Test Inspection
  • Final Inspection

Please be advised that all inspections must be cleared (in writing) before utilities are released and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. This included final clearances from not only the Building Division, but also the Planning, and the Public Works and Fire Department.