If you’ve moved into a new home or condo, here are the most common construction defects you should look out for:
- Leaky windows and façade problems
- Wood Floor problems – this is due to inferior materials and/or the materials didn’t acclimate to the building before installation. If wood is installed when wet, gaps can develop.
- Lack of fire prevention features such a firestopping and fire separation. If your building has a lack of fire-stopping seals around pipes and conduits, this is a defect.
- Ventilation and/or exhaust problems
- Inferior substitutions
- Useless warranties
- Green technology issues
How do you know you actually have a construction defect or if it is a maintenance issue? An expert consultant will analyze the conditions of your home/property, and it will be determined whether the condition is one of deficient design, improper construction, or inadequate maintenance. Often, it is found that the problems people consider to be maintenance issues are created by defects in the original construction.
So, what exactly is a construction defect? A construction defect is a deficiency in the design or construction of a building or structure. The cause of the construction defect can be the result of faulty design, materials, and/or workmanship. Construction defects can be found in single-family residences, condominium units, and the common areas a homeowner’s association is obligated to maintain.
Some examples of construction defects include: significant cracks in the slab and/or foundation; unevenness in floor slabs caused by abnormal soils movement; leaky roofs, windows, or doors; moisture problems due to improper drainage and/or waterproofing; faulty or corroded plumbing; doors and windows that bind and are difficult to open and close; and cabinets or counter tops that are separated from walls or ceilings.
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. We are a San Diego 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
