Building & Construction Disputes

Problems with construction work?

Construction work taking place in your home can be stressful enough as it is, but this disquiet is only amplified if it should turn out that the quality of the work is not up to scratch. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect you if this eventuality should come to pass.

What can I do if the building work in my home is of unsatisfactory quality?

The first step in dealing with sub-par construction work is simply to register a complaint with the construction company who performed the work in question. Most large building firms will have a standard procedure which you can follow in order to do so.

If there is disagreement over the purported poor quality of the work, you may benefit from construction mediation, which is a form of dispute resolution which will take all perspectives into account and attempt to formulate a beneficial solution which is fair for everyone.

If you are intending to take action against a builder or construction firm, there are particular standards and processes which you and the builder will be expected to meet before you initiate action. These are collectively known as the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes, and it is advisable to ensure you are up to date on them.

If you are having problems with a newly-constructed house, then the procedures may be different than those involved in building work on an existing house.

Cowboy builders are also known to be a scourge of those who have had construction work done on their house; the problem is that they are often difficult to track down and have many ways of escaping responsibility for their poor quality building work, but there are certain steps you can take to minimise your risk or to try and claim compensation from them.

Advice on building disputes

In 2009, the amount of building, construction and repair work carried out in the UK reached a value of around £105 million in economic activity.  

All about construction law solicitors

It is perhaps fairly unsurprising that the construction industry, with its often-vast budgets and timeframes, can produce a large number of disputes.

Breaches of contract and you

A breach of contract could either be made on the side of the employer or the employee, and if not properly resolved can be a serious issue.