Compensation for construction defects

If you have recently bought a new home and have noticed faults in some areas of its construction, you could claim compensation from the contractors that built your house. Also, if you have lived in your home for some time, and construction defects begin to appear, you might potentially claim compensation.

All building work in the UK must be completed to a set of standards called building regulations. These regulations cover every aspect of all construction projects from simple alterations to entire buildings. If the project has not been constructed in accordance with these building regulations construction defects are said to have occurred. Often, your local county council building inspectors will highlight these construction defects, as they have to sign off each new construction project.

If you have hired a builder or contractor that completes their work, but that work contains, in your view, construction defects, you may be able to sue them for breach of contract. Every construction project should be supported with a contract that details the responsibilities of all parties. Your builder or contractor should be fully aware of the building regulations that govern their trade. Any construction defects that occur could be incompetence that may give you grounds for a lawsuit against them.

When you enter into a dispute with your builder or contractor over construction defects it is always advisable to have legal representation. If your case appears before a court, your solicitor can speak for you and interpret any points of law that may impact on your case. They can also give you an indication of the likely success of your case and the level of compensation you could receive if your case is successful.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about building regulations, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist Personal Injury solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local building regulation / Personal Injury solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.