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...]
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...]
Defective Workmanship Insurance Coverage?
After discovering that your home or home remodeling was not done correctly, you may have problems that caused damage. You may be considering filing a claim with your homeowner’s insurance. That may not be a good idea. Homeowner’s policies generally cover catastrophic damage, such as tree branches … [Read more...]
What Is Considered Defective Or Faulty Workmanship?
Litigating a defective or faulty workmanship case puts the burden of proof on you as the plaintiff. Your job is to prove that the builder, subcontractor, or other contributing company was negligent during the process of building or remodeling your home or other structure. The question is, what … [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...]
Defective Workmanship As An “Occurrence” Debated For Insurance Claims
From a badly installed roof to an unevenly installed floor, it’s the term nobody wants to hear when dealing with their home: “faulty” or “defective workmanship.” The definition is exactly what it sounds like: improperly completed work that leaves defects in your home or other construction … [Read more...]