Be on the Lookout for these Common Places for Construction Defects

Be on the Lookout for these Common Places for Construction Defects

No one wants a construction defect to occur. Construction defects are a headache for builders/contractors and clients, especially if the issue gets brought to a construction defect trial.  

It’s a builder or developers or contractor’s job to be on the lookout for construction defects; however, sometimes, defects get overlooked. Real problems arise when defects appear, and no one takes responsibility for them. When this occurs, the client will likely take the developer to construction defect court to get compensation from the defect.  

As San Diego construction defect attorneys, we wanted to share some of the most common places that construction defects that are found. Construction defects can cause major damage to a property and lessen the value of it.  

• Windows- Construction defects in windows include leaks from poor installation or the window was defective.  

• Roofs – Construction defects in roofs have to do with the installation of component parts that can cause leaks or if there is an improper slope on a flat roof.  
• Stucco – Construction defects in stucco result in cracks caused by structural deficiencies, soil sediment, or stucco shrinkage.  
• Drywall – Construction defects in drywall are caused by structural deficiencies or poor installation.  
• Concrete – Construction defects in concrete are caused by cracks due to excess water damage or an improper slope.  
• Balconies – Construction defects on balconies/roofs are usually caused by installation issues from flashing that is lapped wrong, which causes leaks. 

• Showers – Construction defects in showers usually occur from poor or improper flashing, lack of caulking, waterproofing or tile work, which can cause leaking.  

Although these are the most common places to find a construction defect, they can pop up anywhere on your property.  If you think you’ve found a construction defect and your developer is giving you problems, call our San Diego construction defect law firm today.  

Once you contact our firm, we can send our team to your property for a free inspection. Many times, our team can recognize a construction defect from the first inspection.  

Our Law Firm represents homeowner associations, high/mid-rise condominium and condominium conversion associations, single and multifamily residential homes and commercial property owners in construction defect litigation. Please contact us to set up a consultation. 

If you need more information on construction defects, visit our construction defect litigation page. To contact us, call 844-492-7474 or visit our San Diego construction defect contact page.