Defective workmanship puts a structure’s occupants at risk and leads to a loss of value. Some defects are obvious, while others are not, only becoming obvious after several years. Many construction defects stem from issues in design, materials, or workmanship. These result when contractors … [Read more...]
Structural Failure—Can I Receive Compensation?
After your new home or commercial property is completed, you expect that you will be able to enjoy full use of it for many years to come and that there will not be structural failure. But if your structure was not built to a proper standard, you may discover that your property will not withstand the … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Defective Workmanship
A new building project can be exciting. Whether it's a residential or commercial project that's new construction or an existing project that's undergoing remodeling or renovations, you expect that when the construction is completed, you will have a new or new and improved living space. … [Read more...]
“Latent Defects” in Defective Workmanship Cases?
For many homeowners who discover defective workmanship, the damage is obvious. But many times a defect isn’t immediately visible, and only becomes evident long after the defects liability period ends. At this point, an owner may have potentially expensive problems repaired. So who pays for the … [Read more...]
Defective Materials Lead To Defective Workmanship Lawsuits in Charleston, WV
Building materials are the major components in a home or other structure. It’s important to have the right kind of materials for the project to ensure its structural integrity as well as external protection from the elements. With the wrong materials, things can literally fall apart over … [Read more...]
Faulty Workmanship Vs. Negligence
After your home or home, renovations are completed, you look forward to enjoying your new living space. For some homeowners, their anticipated upgrade becomes an obstacle and may render the structure unlivable. Pursuing a claim against a general contractor, builder or subcontractor can be more … [Read more...]