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...]
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...]
Hiring Untrained Or Undertrained Workers Can Lead To Defective Workmanship Claims
Construction tends to run in up-and-down cycles. When the economy is good and construction is booming, and contractors can’t get enough employees. During a downturn, construction also downturns, and all but the best employees are laid off. What does it mean for your home or commercial property if … [Read more...]
Building Design Defects Can Lead To Poor Performance Or Injuries
Although building design defects are common, most are small and insignificant. But there are occasions where building design defects are more serious, with risks of damage to the property or injuries to the occupants. Some issues are dealt with at the time of construction. But in many cases, … [Read more...]
Dealing With A Contractor That Does Defective Work?
After months (or longer) of work, your contractor has completed building or remodeling your home. You’ve anticipated the results after many discussions with the architect, the builder, and others. When it’s completed, it’s not what you envisioned, or not done correctly. Worse—the contractor left … [Read more...]