Heating and cooling a house can be expensive for Texas homeowners. To help property owners control costs and keep their homes comfortable, today’s builders employ a variety of insulating tactics. Consequently, many modern homes are naturally more energy efficient than...
Construction Litigation
When can you sue for a construction defect in Texas?
When you invest in a new home, you expect solid construction that will last you and your family for generations. Unfortunately, sometimes defects can affect your enjoyment of the property and raise questions about durability and quality. These are the circumstances...
What are some common types of construction defects?
A lot goes into the planning, design and construction of a new building. However, sometimes structures built in the Waco area are faulty due to a construction defect. What is a construction defect? In general, construction defects occur if there is a failure in the...
What you don’t know about lien waivers can hurt you
Construction professionals understand mechanic’s liens well enough to know they are used to pursue a legal remedy when a party involved in a project has not been paid. Less understood are construction lien waivers – what they can accomplish and when they can be used....
What should you do if you discover serious construction defects?
Construction and home building are trades governed by both state rules and best practices in the industry. Professionals have an obligation to create structures that are safe and functional for the people who hire them, as well as to comply with terms set in the...
Which warranty do you have on your home construction job?
Everyone enjoys peace of mind and that’s why warranties are so popular. Everything from the car in your garage or the blender in your cupboard came with a warranty. You like knowing that you’re protected against defective products in the early stages of...
Steps to take before filing a construction defect claim
After hiring a contractor to make renovations to your home, you begin to find significant issues with the outcome of the project. Perhaps the contractor did not accurately install piping, so your ceiling now leaks. Perhaps the contractor failed to comply with safely...
High-cost construction defects pose big setbacks
Construction defects have always been a hot topic in the construction industry. Not only do defects in performance, planning and supervision financially hurt the owner, but all the companies and contractors involved. It's a tough situation for both parties and also...
Common construction defects in homes
It was meant to be your dream home. You and your family planned well, bought some land and hired a builder. During lunch or after work, you'd drive to the site of your new home and watch the construction workers building it, occasionally accompanied by your children....
When a construction defect claim puts your livelihood at risk
It's an understatement to say that construction is a high-risk industry. Once a project gets underway, or even years down the line, you could find yourself dealing with anything from liens and delays to breach of contract and defect claims.Even if your net worth is in...