Handling Insurance Claims in Construction Defect Cases When you're faced with construction defects, handling insurance claims can feel daunting You need to be meticulous with your documentation and understand your policy coverage inside and out Gathering evidence like photographs and inspection reports is essential, as is notifying your insurer promptly But what happens when challenges [...]
All Kinds Of Construction Defects Construction defects can cause a variety of building issues. Determining the root of the defect will depend on which area or areas of the house have been affected. Defects in the foundation, floor, or wall can be the direct result of soil issues, water issues, or even workmanship issues. Questions [...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Housing and Construction Defects Q: What is a construction defect? A: A construction defect is a condition in your home that reduces the value of the home. Some defects are obvious such as water seepage, but many are less obvious and do not become apparent until years after the home was [...]
Things Homeowners Need to Consider Before Beginning Construction on a New Home A lot of the time, a homeowner will seek the assistance of a construction defects attorney once a dispute has already arisen between them and a contractor. To avoid future problems, homeowners need to consider the relationship with their builder or contractor carefully. [...]
Things Homeowners Need to Consider Before Beginning Construction on a New Home A lot of the time, a homeowner will seek the assistance of a construction defects attorney once a dispute has already arisen between them and a contractor. To avoid future problems, homeowners need to consider the relationship with their builder or contractor carefully. [...]
Who Is Responsible for Paying any Construction Mistakes in Your Home Project? If we lived in a perfect world, construction mistakes would not exist, and nothing would go wrong when you undertook a home improvement project that entails construction. When it comes to hiring a contractor to perform construction work in your home, it's vital [...]
What is Construction Defects Law? One of the most long-term and expensive investments the majority of people will make in a lifetime is buying a home. Therefore, it’s essential that you know when to seek out legal action for construction defects. Unfortunately, construction defects are not uncommon, as building a house is a massive project [...]
Types of Construction Defects Confused about construction defects? The following guide will run you through the various types, common problems, and whether you need to seek legal counsel. A construction defect can result from flaws in the product itself, how something is installed, designed, maintained, or operated. Some construction defects can be seen immediately, such [...]
Housing and Construction Defects Law Purchasing a new home is usually the costliest long-term investment a person will make during their lifetime. Therefore, it’s vital that you know when you can seek out legal action for construction defects. The most positive outcome when you encounter a problem would be just to contact the contractor or [...]
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING - PART 7 STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE Most construction contracts indicate that if a change occurs after the initial contract is signed the owner and contractor will sign a written change order documenting the type of change and the amount of increase or decrease in the contract price associated [...]
