Litigating Against Subcontractors in Construction Defect Cases When you find yourself facing construction defects, holding subcontractors accountable can be a daunting task You'll need to dissect contracts, document the issues, and gather solid evidence to support your case As you navigate the complexities of blame shifting and expert testimonies, it's crucial to strategize effectively to [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
How To File an Insurance Claim You are experiencing that moment that no homeowner ever wants to experience. You’ve just come back home from a relaxing vacation, and are in the process of storing your suitcases under the crawl space in your home. You then notice something: a wet spot on your concrete slab floor. [...]
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING - PART 8: DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CONTRACT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO In residential construction there are typically two different types of contracts with builders - fixed price (sometimes also called “lump sum”), or alternatively, “cost plus”, contracts. Understanding what type of construction contract your builder is proposing should facilitate the construction [...]
WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION DRAW SCHEDULE, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? In many custom projects the draw schedule governs when your builder will receive a certain sum of money, generally called a “draw”, at various stages during the project. The draw schedule is important because an accurate description of these milestones may promote your goal [...]
San Antonio Hail Stats Tuesday night's hailstorm on the 12th of April was pretty devastating. For San Antonio residents, this is not the first time they have experienced severe weather conditions. In 2001, a storm caused a massive $120 million in hail damage when hailstones of 4, or even 5 and a half inches, were [...]
