Asenso provides ICC-certified special inspections, structural observation, threshold inspections, and QA/QC services — with a credential stack deep enough to cover any IBC Chapter 17 scope, and a team responsive enough to move at your pace.
Family-owned and family-staffed — we've built this firm on the certifications, the relationships, and the reputation we're proud to put our name on.
ICC-certified across the full IBC Chapter 17 and CBC scope. Licensed in LA City, LA County, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Long Beach.
Continuous and periodic special inspections per the project Statement of Special Inspections — performed by ICC-certified inspectors licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
Structural observation services coordinated with the Structural Engineer of Record — ensuring field conditions match design intent at every required phase.
Threshold building inspection services for projects triggering mandatory structural observation — including large concrete and post-tensioned structures.
Embedded quality assurance and control support for contractors, owners, and public agencies who need an independent eye on the work throughout construction.
Every inspector on the Asenso team holds active, verified certifications from the leading bodies in the industry — ICC, AWS, ACI, and IFC. We don't say “ICC certified” as a marketing line. Below is the full credential inventory our team collectively holds, organized by certifying body.
The large labs have the lab footprint. What they can't give you is a principal who answers the phone, an inspector who knows your project, and a firm that moves at your pace.
No rotating staff, no hand-off gaps. The inspector at your pre-con meeting is on-site every phase — and remembers what was agreed at the last one.
Field reports issued same day, formatted for the AHJ, SEOR, and owner. Written to satisfy the building department — not just to check a box.
Mid-pour and need an answer fast? Call us directly. No call center, no dispatch queue — you get the inspector or a principal, immediately.
Asenso is family-owned and family-staffed. Every cert on our team is real, current, and earned — not borrowed from a subcontractor we’ll dispatch without telling you.
| Asenso | Large Lab (NV5, Twining) | Other Boutique | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector continuity | ✓ Same inspector throughout | Varies by staff | Often, but varies |
| 24–48 hr mobilization | ✓ Standard | Dispatch queue, slower | Depends on size |
| Principal access | ✓ Direct to founder | Account manager layer | Sometimes |
| Full cert stack visible | ✓ Published, verified | Not typically shown | Rarely |
| DSA experience | ✓ Deep field experience | Yes, DSA-approved | Varies |
| In-house materials lab | Partnered out | ✓ In-house | Usually partnered |
| Minority/DBE firm | ✓ Minority-owned, SBE | Typically not | Varies |
Swipe to compare — large lab and boutique columns hidden on small screens.
On DBE & SBE certification: We are actively pursuing DBE certification and are a registered small business. For public agency projects with diversity and small business goals, contact us to discuss how we can support your compliance requirements.
Structured around your project schedule — not a lab's dispatch queue.
We review the Statement of Special Inspections, structural drawings, and specs before the first pour. No surprises in the field.
We align with the GC, SEOR, and AHJ on inspection scope, hold points, phasing, and reporting expectations before work begins.
On-site per your SSI — continuous or periodic. Same-day digital field reports. Same inspector every visit.
Final summary report, all field logs, NCR resolution, and observation letters — compiled and ready for AHJ submittal.
A cross-section of projects our senior staff have delivered — public agency, healthcare, education, and beyond. References available upon request.
QA Senior Special Inspector for a major capital improvement program — overseeing daily structural activities, interfacing with County inspectors and regulatory agencies, and managing full closeout documentation.
QA Field Representative and Construction Manager overseeing seismic upgrades to Terminal A & B, structural welding sequences, mechanical/electrical systems, and coordination with Swinerton Builders and JWA Operations.
Welding inspector ensuring DSA Title 24, AWS D1.1, and AISC compliance for structural steel columns, beams, and connections. Full documentation of welder qualifications, WPS, and seismic safety requirements.
Welding inspections for a pedestrian bridge and elevator support structure — verifying seismic compliance, structural steel connections, AWS D1.1 weld quality, and load-bearing capacity for public access.
QA Senior Special Inspector for new academic building construction — steel framing, pipe welding for HVAC, elevator construction, and reinforced concrete. Direct interface with DSA Inspector of Residence throughout.
Welding and structural inspection for hospital expansion and pharmacy relocation — including structural steel, moment frames, seismic anchors, and non-destructive testing per AWS D1.1, D1.3, and AISC standards.
Spray-applied fireproofing inspections and reinforced concrete observations — verifying proper application and curing of fireproofing coatings on welded structural steel supports for hospital expansion.
Raymond Getz III served as QC Lead for the full Irvine campus build over a two-year engagement — overseeing comprehensive QC program management and coordination across structural, mechanical, and other trades from groundbreaking through closeout.
Quality control oversight for all welding and metalwork on a major theme park renovation — steel frame, column supports, and trusses inspected to AWS D1.1. Full documentation of procedures and corrective actions.
Led QC for a DoD nuclear refurbishment program — managing inspections for launch facilities and secure communication centers under the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Sentinel initiative.
Our senior staff are the consistent presence on your job — from the pre-construction meeting to the closeout package. This isn't the full team, but it's who leads the work.
GC supers, engineers of record, and public agency PMs — people who need an inspector that's certified, prepared, and reachable.
We work around your pour schedule, not the other way around. Reach us directly, same-day reports, no dispatch lag. Hold points don’t stall your job.
We support your structural observation program and keep documentation tight — so your stamp is backed by a thorough, defensible field record every phase.
K–12, community college, public works. We know the documentation rigor and agency coordination those projects demand. Our minority/SBE status supports your outreach goals.
Send us a project brief or call to talk scope. We respond within one business day — and we're happy to jump on a quick call before you commit to anything.