Construction Defect Attorney

Construction Defect Information for Colorado Contractors

A construction defect is defined as any condition that reduces the value of a commercial building or residential building. While some commercial building defects are immediately apparent, others may take months or even years to become apparent. When this occurs, everyone involved in the construction project may be held responsible. If you find yourself facing a commercial building defect lawsuit, you will need to employ the services of an experienced construction litigation attorney to minimize your liabilities and protect your company’s interests.

In attempts to save money, builders, owners and developers often choose the lowest bids, resulting in the cheapest contractors and subcontractors, instead of the most skilled ones. Unfortunately, this can have devastating consequences. As contractors and subcontractors attempt to stay competitive, they are often forced to use lower quality materials and less experienced tradesmen in order to complete the job within the budget. These decisions can unfortunately lead to disastrous commercial building defects and can ultimately affect everyone involved in the project.

Some examples of commercial building defects include:

• Complex foundation issues
• Framing mistakes
• Improperly painted surfaces
• Defective woodwork
• Leaking roofs
• Structural damage
• Insufficient lighting
• Poor sound control
• Water seepage
• Dry Rot
• Harmful Mold damage
• Septic and heating system failures

Commercial building projects often employ numerous tradesmen, contractors, subcontractors and professional designers. Due to the complex nature of the construction industry, it is important to obtain the services of a qualified construction litigation attorney with an extensive knowledge of construction law. Unfortunately, these construction defect issues often escalate quickly due to the number of parties involved in the dispute. By contacting all subcontractors, materials providers and design professionals, your attorney will be able to quickly defend your company, prevent unnecessary legal escalation and reduce your company’s liability. In addition to defending your company from commercial building defect claims, our attorneys will also be able to file counterclaims on your behalf, should you need them.

If you are facing a construction litigation issue, an experienced construction litigation attorney can assist your company through the entire arbitration and litigation process. By focusing on prevention, our legal team can help your company successfully avoid construction litigation and costly legal battles. If litigation is needed, our construction litigation attorneys will be there to protect your company and your investments throughout the entire litigation process.

Colorado construction lawyer Jeffery A. Knoll is committed to resolving issues related to construction defects. If you have questions about protecting yourself or your company from costly construction litigation our law firm can help. Your initial consultation is always free. We are Colorado’s construction litigation law firm. Call today at (303) 985-1185.