What to do Before Filing a Construction Defect Claim

What to do Before Filing a Construction Defect Claim

Construction defect litigation is a long, difficult process. If you can avoid it, try to!  

If you hire a contractor or builder and later find issues and defects, reach out to him/her first. Did you spot a leak? A crack? Whatever you found, report it to your builder or contractor. The builder or contractor may come back and fix the issue, especially if he/she failed to uphold a contractual agreement, whether they improperly installed something or used the wrong materials.  

If your contractor didn’t properly meet all standards of the project’s plans or safety codes, you may be able to bring a construction defect claim to court, especially if the builder/contractor is refusing to repair any issue.  

Before seeking out a construction defect attorney, try to give your contractor/builder the opportunity to fix the issue. Construction defect litigation is costly and a pain for everyone involved, so most people will want to settle the issue outside of the courtroom.  

Let your builder/contractor know exactly what is wrong. At this point he/she should come and inspect the issue. He/she may offer to repair the damage at no cost or even offer a reimbursement for lost time.  

If you and the builder/contractor cannot agree to a settlement outside of court, it may be time for you to file a construction defect claim in California where a construction defect attorney can help you get money back and repairs done for the construction defect you have in your property. This attorney will prove how the builder/contractor caused the construction defect to occur or ignored fixing the problem.  

A construction defect attorney will work hard to prove you suffered monetary damages and help your receive compensation for lost time and money.  

The construction defect litigation process can be overwhelming, but an experienced construction defect attorney can guide your through the claim. At our law firm, we have countless experiences with construction defect cases, and we get positive settlements and results for our clients. 

Our construction defect law firm can help you figure out if you have a case, whether you’re a homeowner or homeowners association. We will represent you in a construction defect litigation from start to finish. We are a San Diego-based law firm but also work with clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino counties. 

To contact us, call 844-492-7474 or visit our San Diego construction defect contact page.
To learn more about California construction defects and the process, click our construction defect litigation page