Gordon Myers
Balcony & Deck Advisors was founded to help property owners, HOA boards, and property managers navigate the complexities of balcony and deck compliance with confidence. Our approach is grounded in real-world experience, practical guidance, and a commitment to clarity — especially when decisions carry financial and safety implications.
Gordon Myers is a seasoned real estate and construction professional with decades of experience in property ownership, development, management, and compliance challenges. Licensed as both a Realtor and a general contractor, Gordon understands the pitfalls that many owners face when dealing with inspection requirements, contractor selection, and compliance deadlines.
Over the years, his broad background has allowed him to recognize good, fair solutions versus one-sided deals, helping clients avoid unnecessary costs and confusion. Gordon’s strengths in communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution — supported by professional certification in conflict coaching — inform the way Balcony & Deck Advisors engages with clients: thoughtfully, honestly, and strategically.
California’s balcony and deck inspection and compliance laws — such as Senate Bill 326 and SB 721 — place real responsibilities on property owners and associations. These requirements were developed following serious structural failures that highlighted the risks of untreated decay, water damage, and deferred maintenance.
Many property managers and boards tell us they feel uncertain about:
Which inspections are required
What findings really mean
How to compare repair or retrofit options
How to budget and plan for compliance actions
That’s where Balcony & Deck Advisors steps in. We provide structured advisory support, helping you interpret inspection results, coordinate competitive estimate comparisons, and plan for the next steps — all without pressure or conflict of interest.
Our advisory model is simple but effective:
We help you understand applicable compliance requirements
We review inspection findings in context
We support you with multiple qualified estimates when repairs or retrofits are needed
We help property owners make informed, defensible decisions
This approach reduces uncertainty, supports sound financial planning, and aligns with the governance needs of HOA boards and property managers alike.
Based in Sherman Oaks and serving Los Angeles and Southern California, Balcony & Deck Advisors combines local insight with a deep understanding of state-level compliance frameworks. Whether dealing with condominium associations, multi-family apartment properties, or investor-owned buildings, our guidance helps owners understand their requirements and options — without stress or confusion.
Lessons learned from past structural failures — including the Northridge earthquake (1994), observations from beyond the U.S., and notable balcony collapses such as the Berkeley incident — inform our emphasis on proactive inspection and thoughtful action. These events underscore the importance of thorough evaluation and sound decision-making when it comes to elevated exterior elements.
We work with a broad spectrum of property stakeholders:
Homeowner Associations (HOAs)
Property Managers
Multi-Family Property Owners
Investors and Asset Managers
Each engagement starts with understanding your unique situation and ends with practical, actionable guidance tailored to your needs.
At Balcony & Deck Advisors, our goal is to make compliance manageable — not overwhelming. We don’t just explain requirements; we help you work through them with confidence and clarity, backed by experience and a commitment to your best interests.
