Many people like to use stucco on their homes, but stucco can have some real problems when water is introduced. Water and moisture accumulation can cause significant issues such as insect infestation, cracking drywall, rotting wood and more. The majority of homes in...
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Red flags that a client may complain about construction defects
Construction company owners do have to be wary of mistakes, as construction defects are real issues that can impact both commercial and residential projects. Mistakes made on the job can lower the value of a property. That said, there are certain types of clients who...
How unspoken expectations could lead to a construction claim
Whether you specialize in grout and tile installation or manage the entire home building process from design to painting the walls, you want your clients to be enthusiastically pleased with the final product. After all, referrals are crucial to your ongoing success,...
A sinking foundation is a major construction defect
A foundation is one of the most critical parts of any building. A foundation helps ensure that the building stands strong and will last a lifetime or longer, even if there is terrible weather. Bad materials or cutting corners during the process of installing the...
What are your potential defenses against a construction defect claim?
Ideally, you’ll never have to ask this question of an attorney -- but that’s probably unlikely. The longer you're in business, the more inevitable it is that a lawsuit from an unhappy client is going to happen. That makes it prudent to understand what makes you liable...
What is a latent construction defect?
When you have an obvious construction defect, it is known as a patent defect. It’s very clear. The contractor should see it, the homeowner should see it and the building inspector should see it. While these things do happen, they often get caught and fixed rather...
Take the high road when handling client complaints
Construction companies usually use contracts to outline the expectations for projects. This includes what the company is going to do and what the client will do. When there is an issue, such as a construction dispute, the terms of the contract will likely come into...
Take steps to limit liability in a construction defect case
You managed and oversaw a major construction product in Florida, and you thought that it all went as planned. The construction went well, and everything seemed fine. Unfortunately, it was only a few weeks later that you received a call complaining about mold in the...
Construction defect threatening your business? Prepare yourself
As a company that hires contractors to perform labor at your construction sites, you want to make sure that the teams and individuals you hire all do their best to make a safe property. What you hate to hear is that there are defects or problems with a property as a...
How can you prevent trouble from construction litigation?
You are a subcontractor. You take your work seriously and always do your best to complete jobs on time or early. You don't want to end up in court over contract disputes or other issues. There are some things you can do to protect yourself, though, so that you can...