Sacramento Construction Defects Attorney
California Construction Litigation Attorney
The Law Office of David Barrett represents homebuyers dealing with construction defects. If you have purchased a home, and there are construction defects that were not disclosed, an attorney at our law firm can help you recover for the damage caused by the defect.
Attorney David S. Barrett handles construction defects involving single-family homes, town homes, condominiums and apartment buildings. Based in downtown Sacramento, he serves clients in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado counties. Call us today at 916-440-0233 to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
Defects Common to the Sacramento Housing Market
In California, many construction defects must be disclosed prior to the purchase of your home. If you ask direct questions about a possible defect as you are going through the house and the broker does not accurately answer your question, the broker may be liable.
When you realize that there are construction defects in your home, you will likely expend significant time and expense to repair the defect. We commonly see construction defects involving the following:
- Mold and other toxic materials
- Water-related defect
- Structural defect
- Soil defect
- Plumbing defect
- Electrical defects
There are even defects that can occur in new constructed homes, such as improper installation of roof supports, wrong foundation mixture and leaks that cause water intrusion and mold.
We investigate the construction defect to determine who knew what and when. If the builder or your real estate broker was aware of the defect, they should have disclosed the defect. We interview your agent and the seller's agent to determine whether they are liable for non-disclosure of the defect. Our thorough preparation helps us present a strong and aggressive case on your behalf.
Insurances Issues and Construction Defects
Construction defects often require an evaluation of the builder's insurance coverage as it relates the defects. The lawsuit for damages related to construction defects triggers the builders insurance. Insurance covers resulting damage, not the defective work. That means that only if the defective construction causes tangible damage, such as a beam hitting a car, a collapsing roof or a buckling floor, will insurance cover the damage. If there is no tangible damage, you may need to pursue construction litigation to get the builder to pay for the cost to repair defects.
When you have construction defect damage, you need an attorney who can help you go after the builder for the defects. Insurance complicates the process of recovering from the builder. David S. Barrett handles negotiations with the builder's insurance company and protects your interests when assisting with construction defects and insurance issues.
Lawyer David Barrett provides aggressive representation in negotiations or at trial to resolve construction defect disputes. For cost-conscious and effective representation, contact our Sacramento office or call 916-440-0233.