SKS Construction, founded in 1987 in Los Angeles, offers ADU construction, seismic retrofitting, balcony inspections (SB 326 & SB 721 compliance), and structural engineering. With 200+ projects and 80% repeat clients, they deliver expert design-build solutions.

SKS Construction – ADU Contractor in Van Nuys, CA

About SKS Construction

About SKS Construction

SKS Construction is a full-service design, engineering, and construction company founded in 1987 by Sol K. Shaolian (MS PE) in Los Angeles, California. Over the decades, the company has grown into a recognized name in the construction industry, with a focus on seismic retrofitting, balcony inspections and repairs, and ADU construction. The team includes in-house architects, engineers, licensed contractors, and experienced full-time crews.

A notable aspect of SKS Construction is its family-driven leadership. Sol's sons, Sam J. Shaolian (CM) and Shahab J. Shaolian (MS PE), both hold key roles within the company. Sam oversees estimating, engineering, and construction operations, while Shahab serves as Principal Engineer handling structural and architectural design. Together, the team brings a broad range of expertise to each project.

Approximately 80% of the company's revenue comes from repeat clients, which reflects the long-term relationships SKS Construction has built over the years.

Services Offered

SKS Construction provides a range of construction and engineering services, including:

  1. ADU construction and additions — SKS Construction serves as an experienced ADU contractor in the Los Angeles area, handling accessory dwelling unit projects for residential property owners.
  2. Balcony inspections and repairs — including compliance with California Senate Bills SB 326 and SB 721.
  3. Soft story seismic retrofitting
  4. Foundation bolting
  5. Electrical panel upgrades
  6. Structural engineering services
  7. New construction
  8. Design-build projects, including hillside and multi-residential developments

As an ADU builder in Los Angeles, SKS Construction manages the design and construction process for accessory dwelling units, working with clients from planning through completion. Their engineering background allows them to approach ADU projects with both structural and practical considerations in mind.

Balcony Compliance: SB 326 and SB 721

California's Senate Bills SB 326 and SB 721, commonly referred to as The Balcony Bill, require property owners and associations to inspect exterior elevated elements such as balconies, decks, patios, stairways, and walkways. The goal is to ensure tenant safety and help property owners identify potential structural defects.

SB 721 applies to all California buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units, including triplexes, fourplexes, and larger apartment complexes. SKS Construction offers inspection and repair services to help property owners meet these legal requirements.

The company's approach to each project is guided by four stated core values: safety, integrity, flexibility, and innovation. They emphasize transparent pricing with agreed-upon contractual costs and flexible scheduling to accommodate property owners and tenants.

SKS Construction operates as a licensed general contractor in Los Angeles and has completed over 200 design-build projects across residential, commercial, and governmental sectors since its founding in 1987.

Services

SKS Construction performs the following services

  • Architecture & Design
  • Construction

SKS Construction Reviews

Colton Sarlo

2026-01-27
"Top Notch Service! We worked with SKS Retrofitting on a soft-story seismic retrofit project in the South LA area and had an excellent experience. Their team was professional, organized, and clearly well-versed. They communicated clearly throughout the project, coordinated well with engineering and inspections, and made a strong effort to minimize disruption to tenants. The job site was kept orderly, and any questions or concerns were addressed promptly. If youre a property owner or manager looking for a knowledgeable and reliable team to handle seismic retrofit or any other larger scale projects, SKS wont let you down."

John Campos

2025-08-07
"Were a small, apartment-style HOA and hired SKS Construction for siding repair and paintingand were so glad we did. From start to finish, they were professional, communicative, and clearly committed to doing the job right. Simon, our project manager, was responsive, organized, and always on top of things. He worked closely with us to stay within budget while ensuring quality wasnt compromised. Brian, who led the painting crew, was equally impressivehes the kind of professional who genuinely takes pride in his work. He even returned for tiny touch-ups that most contractors wouldnt have bothered with, just to make sure everything looked perfect. Well absolutely be working with SKS again on future projects and highly recommend them to other HOAs or homeowners looking for reliable, high-quality construction work."

Jennifer Carey

2025-06-09
"We hired SKS Construction for our mandatory SB326 repairs and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, they were professional, collaborative, and solution-oriented. Our project manager, Simon, stood out for his exceptional communication and his ability to navigate scheduling and coordination with residentsincluding those who could be a bit challenging. As is typical with major construction, a few surprises came up along the way. SKS approached each one with transparency and worked closely with us to find solutions that stayed within our budget. We were especially impressed by the pride they took in their workthey went above and beyond by taking care of small adjacent repairs without being asked, such as patching and painting cracked stucco and power washing the surrounding concrete. We highly recommend SKS Construction for any large-scale structural work. Well definitely be hiring them again for future projects."

Tim

2025-02-11
"The team at SKS worked on my apartment building of 44 units so it would be in compliance with SB 721 and they did an excellent job. They were clear with what needed to be addressed and gave me multiple solutions for each area that needed attention. Their workers were professional with both my building and the tenants that resided in it, both respecting their personal spaces and keeping working areas clean and well maintained. I now have confidence that my building balconies are up to date and safe for many years to come. I highly recommend SKS and look forward to doing business with them in the future."

Robert Bird

2022-08-22
"Hired SKS Construction to do an Earthquake Seismic Retrofit on my 6 unit apartment building in the Miracle Mile area. I got the initial bid just before the Pandemic but could not start work until June 17, 2022. SKS Construction stood by their original pricing. They did a fantastic job ! Started the job and continually worked each day until completed and signed off the the City of L.A. The Armen, the job foreman, has great communication skills and we communicated frequently so that I could keep my tenants informed since they could not park on site from 8am to 5pm daily during the construction. When there was an off day of no work waiting for City of L.A. Inspection Armen would let me know so I could let my tenants know they could park on site at those times. Maibel an office Administrator at SKS construction is extremely efficient, responsive and billed exactly per the contractual terms. This City mandated seismic retrofit is a costly project so when hiring a Contractor you want to know they will start and finish the job with efficiency and professionalism. That's exactly what SKS Construction did. They are a Family owned business started in 1987, in business for 35 years. I highly recommend SKS Construction and would use them in the future without hesitation."

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Licensed 37 years in business

Opening hours

Monday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday -
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