Answers about retrofits, plumbing and inspections.

Yes, for residential property in the City of Los Angeles. The "9A" is the LADBS Report of Residential Property Records (RPR). The seller orders it from LADBS and gives it to the buyer before the sale agreement or close of escrow (LAMC 96.300). The application asks whether required items, such as a seismic gas shut-off valve, have been or will be installed. Our retrofit inspection tells you and your escrow officer where the property stands.

For sales in the City of Los Angeles, LADWP requires a certificate that the toilets, urinals and showerheads meet the City's water-conservation rules. We inspect, install any fixtures that are needed, and sign the certificate as the licensed C-36 plumbing contractor. It is filed with LADWP before close of escrow. Requirements can change, so confirm with LADWP and your escrow officer.

Some cities require one at sale: for example, the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 94.1216), Santa Monica (SMMC 8.32.070), West Hollywood (within 12 months after a sale) and Culver City (CCMC 15.02.130). Many other cities follow only the California state minimums. Tell us the address and we'll confirm what applies before we quote.

State minimums include water heater seismic strapping (H&SC 19211), smoke alarms (H&SC 13113.7), carbon monoxide alarms (H&SC 17926) and water-conserving plumbing fixtures (Civil Code 1101.1–1101.8). Your city may add its own rules on top.

It depends on the property, the city and what needs to be installed. Tell us your expected close date when you request the inspection, and we'll schedule around it and tell you up front if anything (such as a city permit) could affect the timeline.

That's agreed between buyer and seller in the purchase contract, so check with your agent or escrow officer. We'll quote the work in writing before anything is installed.

Yes. We're a licensed C-36 plumbing contractor, so failed plumbing items can be repaired by us instead of a second contractor. We explain what failed and quote the repair before starting.

Often, yes, when the needed parts are on the truck and no permit is required first. Items that need a permit or special parts are scheduled for a follow-up visit.

Yes. We send the signed certificate and our inspection report to the escrow officer you name on the request.

Not always. We can use Supra / eKEY lockbox access when the listing agent arranges it. If a tenant lives there, the owner or agent should give them notice.

We show you what we found and explain the options. As a licensed plumber we can quote and do the repair, so you don't need to find a second contractor.

Service and repair, leak and gas leak detection, water heaters (tank and tankless), repiping of water, drain and gas lines, drain cleaning and hydro-jetting, and plumbing for remodels, additions and ADUs.

Yes. We do rough-in and finish plumbing for ADUs and additions, including fixture relocation and utility lines, and we can work with your general contractor.

It depends on the heater's age, condition and what failed. We'll inspect it and explain both options and their costs before you decide.

Common signs are repeated leaks, low pressure, discolored water or old, corroded pipes. We can inspect your lines and tell you whether repairs or a repipe makes more sense.

Yes. We explain your options and give you a written quote before any work begins.

Yes. We use a camera to diagnose drain and sewer problems, and home buyers can book a paid sewer inspection with a written report.

Yes. Buyers can order a paid sewer camera inspection that includes a written report you can share with your agent.

A camera is run through the sewer line to look for problems such as roots, cracks, offsets, sags and blockages. We explain what we see and, if repairs are needed, the options.

Yes. Send plans, scope and schedule to sales@arproretrofitter.com or use our request form. We bid tenant improvements, hotels and occupied buildings, storm and roof drains, and remodel and ADU plumbing. See Commercial.

No. Fire sprinkler work requires a C-16 Fire Protection license, so it is excluded from our bids.

Greater Los Angeles, including Santa Clarita. If you're not sure we cover your address, call or send us a request.

Yes. AR Pro Retrofitter is a licensed C-36 Plumbing Contractor, CSLB #940874, licensed since 2009, and insured. You can verify it on cslb.ca.gov.

Sí. Se habla español.

We accept Zelle (preferred; pay to AR PRO RETROFITTER, INC. and put your invoice number in the memo), checks, including escrow checks (retrofit jobs are usually paid through escrow), major credit cards, and cash. Payment terms, including any deposit, are written on your quote or contract before work starts. For home-improvement work, California limits the down payment to 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.

Most estimates are ready 1–2 business days after our visit. Larger projects take 3–5 business days after we receive plans or complete the walkthrough.