Construction defects can generally be categorized as design defects, material defects, or poor workmanship.

The impact on property owners that results from construction defects can be substantial. The nature of the impact depends on the defect and can range from mere inconvenience and discomfort to, in a worst case, the total loss of a residential or commercial property.

Construction defects cause financial losses

Construction defects can diminish the value of a commercial or residential property. Depending on the nature of the defect and its impact, a construction defect can result in substantial financial losses due to the costs of investigating and remediating or repairing the damage.

Construction defects decrease property value

Serious construction defects can have a substantial negative impact on the value of a property. Unremediated damages from a construction defect are a liability for current or future owners of a property and will be reflected in substantial reductions in property value as long as they exist. Some construction defects, particularly defects involving structural and design defects can be extremely difficult or impossible to fully remediate. In such cases, a substantial loss of property value may result.

Construction defects can result in constructive eviction

Constructive eviction occurs when a construction defect results in the temporary or permanent loss of a living space when occupants are forced to abandon a structure for remediation or repairs. Most states have statutes that allow a property owner to recover damages suffered as a direct consequence of constructive eviction due to a construction defect.

Construction defects can lead to loss of insurance

In some cases, an insurance company may refuse to insure your property unless serious construction defects that threaten the property are remediated or repaired. When this happens, property owners are exposed to potentially greater losses due to the negligence of the construction company responsible for the defect.

Contact a Construction Defect Attorney

A construction defect attorney can help you build a strong case against a construction company, architect, contractor, engineering firm, or manufacturer who is responsible for losses you incur from a construction defect.