Construction Law | Residential | Commercial | Home Improvement | Contractor Sub Payment Act | Mechanic’s Liens
Types of Renovation
For plaintiffs and defendants, we handle all types of construction and renovation litigation relative to residential and commercial projects. When necessary, we retain engineers to provide an opinion to support our client’s position to protect our client‘s rights. Below is a brief sample of the matters we see regularly.
Demolition. The costs of properly removing and disposing of materials can be significant. This is more involved and expensive than most lay people realize. This also involves issues of asbestos removal, remediation, and OSHA regulations. For these reasons, we often see issues of liability for non-compliance with regulations, but also cost: who should bare the cost of removing asbestos tiles that were not discovered until a drop ceiling or carpet was removed? We find solutions.
Restoration. A significant amount of improvement to property occurs following a flood, fire or other serious event. Restoration can involve a host of breach of contract and resulting damage issues.
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Electrical. We see issues involving resulting damages and fire loss, code violations, and whether the work needed is truly an “emergency” to exempt the issue from the Home Improvement Act.
Foundation and Brick Work. We see property owner complaints ranging from the simple (discoloration) to the significant (cracking and structural defects).
Oil and Gas Drilling. We see issues ranging from the construction of wells to issues involving trespass, destruction of property.
Architect Liability and Architectural Issues. We see plans that look great on paper but result in structural or zoning issues or the failure to obtain necessary permits being obtained, frustrating the intended use of the property.
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Concrete Work. We understand the problems involved with this type of work, such as the weather conditions needed, and inevitable cracking and discoloration, even when the work is done correctly during proper conditions. The person doing the concrete work must be familiar with water run off issues and landscaping; otherwise, there can be more serious structural problems.
Roofing. Property owners often misunderstand the nature of a flat roof and the fact that is designed to hold standing water for long periods of time by its very nature. The roofer, however, must be careful to avoid leakage problems, that can trigger more serious problems like extensive property damage and mold.
Remodeling, indoor. We see all types of issues, such as: What grade of materials must be used and what is a valid alternative based on supply shortages or otherwise? Who pays the costs for appliances and other fixtures? Where will the home owner reside during renovation and who bares the costs of accommodations for that?
Plumbing and Sewer. Any time flowing water is involved, there are risks to property and even health if a dangerous mold happens to grow. We consider all issues, including warranty and insurance coverage where there is “sewer” insurance program involved.
Heating and Cooling. We see issues ranging from minor defects to fires and major structural loss.
Swimming Pools Installation. Any project that involves digging and moving soil triggers a host of product defect and liability issues.
Indoor and Outdoor Painting. We see issues ranging from the mundane (the customer disputing the color of the paint) to more serious (incomplete paint that leaves the wood underneath vulnerable to premature weathering and damage).