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When construction work falls below acceptable standards, it can cause significant financial loss, safety concerns, and ongoing problems. Defective work claims help property owners recover compensation for poor workmanship and ensure proper remedial work is completed.
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Defective work claims require specialist knowledge of both construction law and building standards to achieve successful outcomes for property owners.
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Defective work includes: structural defects affecting building integrity, water ingress and weatherproofing failures, electrical and plumbing system faults, poor workmanship below industry standards, non-compliance with building regulations, design defects causing problems, and work not matching specifications. Professional assessment determines whether work meets acceptable standards.
Proving defective work requires: expert building surveyor reports, photographic evidence of defects, comparison with contract specifications, evidence of building regulation breaches, material testing if needed, and documentation of attempted remedial work. Expert evidence is essential to establish defects and causation for successful claims.
Defective work compensation includes: cost of remedial work to fix defects, temporary accommodation during repairs, professional fees for surveys and designs, consequential losses and damages, diminution in property value, and sometimes distress and inconvenience. The measure of damages depends on whether defects can be economically repaired.
Potential defendants include: main contractors responsible for overall project, subcontractors who performed defective work, design professionals (architects, engineers), material suppliers if products are faulty, and building control bodies in exceptional circumstances. Multiple parties may be liable, and contribution between defendants may apply.
Time limits vary: 6 years from completion for contractual claims, 12 years for contracts under seal, 6 years for professional negligence (3 years from knowledge), and specific warranty periods (NHBC: 2 years workmanship, 10 years structural). Latent defects may extend time limits. Early legal advice ensures claims are brought within limitation periods.
If contractors are insolvent: check for insurance coverage (public liability, professional indemnity), pursue material suppliers for defective products, claim against design professionals if applicable, check for building warranties (NHBC, Premier Guarantee), and consider claims against directors for wrongful trading. Insurance may provide primary recovery route.
Building warranties provide limited coverage: NHBC covers structural defects (10 years) and some workmanship (2 years), Premier Guarantee offers similar protection, professional indemnity insurance covers design defects, and contractor insurance may cover certain defects. Warranty terms vary significantly and may exclude certain types of defects.
Defective work claim costs include: legal fees £10,000-£100,000+, expert witness fees £5,000-£25,000, court fees £154-£10,000, and investigation costs £2,000-£10,000. Many solicitors offer conditional fee arrangements (CFAs) and after-the-event insurance to manage costs. Early settlement can significantly reduce overall costs.
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