San Diego Real Estate Lawyers – Construction Defects
The area of construction defect law can be very complicated and sometimes results in a major source of disputes in real estate law in San Diego. The experienced real estate lawyers at the Watkins Firm have handled many construction defect lawsuits and have a library of resources at their disposal.
A valid building defect is usually defined as any problem or damage caused by improper conduct or omission on the part of the builder or contractor. The legal definition of construction defect is complicated, but the reasonability standard is generally applied to any construction defect issue. The Watkins Firm represents homeowners who have hired builders or contractors that have failed to properly lay foundation, have built a roof that leaks or have generally failed to uphold professional standards.
If a problem is discovered with the construction of your home, the Watkins Firm recommends contacting an expert to take a close look at the problem. If the expert determines that substantial repairs are necessary to fix the problem, you need to contact at attorney immediately before you agree to these repairs. If your builder denies the fact that a building defect exists, you should not attempt to work directly against your builder. Most construction companies employ defense attorneys whose jobs is to limit the exposure to liability on the part of their clients. You should contact your own construction dispute attorney at the Watkins Firm for a free case evaluation.
The construction dispute attorneys at the Watkins Firm are seasoned litigators with over 40years of experience prosecuting design and construction defect cases. Whether you need a referral to a construction defect expert or would like to talk to an attorney about your concerns, we invite you review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.