A lot of time and money goes into developing and implementing a construction project. And the results can have a profound impact on your life. A well-done construction project can improve the value and enjoyment that you get out of your home, or it could increase your business capacity and enhance your business operations. Yet, not all construction projects go according to plan. And when a construction job is poorly done, you can be left holding the bag of an unusable and perhaps even dangerous space that costs you a lot of money.
The good news is that you don’t have to sit back and accept that you’ve been wronged by your construction company. Instead, you can take legal action to try to secure compensation for any construction defects that exist. But as you ready yourself to file a claim, you have to ensure that you have compelling evidence to back up your case. Where can you look for that evidence?
Thinking about how to prove your construction defect claim can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with construction practices and the law. But don’t be put off by the process. You can look in the following places for evidence to support your case:
- Plans and permits: By scrutinizing building plans and permits, you might identify areas where the construction company deviated from applicable codes and plans. This can help you demonstrate that the construction company strayed from what they were paid to do, thus leading to the defect and the harm that’s been caused to you.
- An independent inspection report: If you suspect that the construction in question is defective, then you should have it analyzed by a neutral third-party inspector. This individual should be able to identify any existing issues and the risks they pose to your structure and your use of the property. This can be powerful evidence, highlighting for the judge what went wrong with the construction, how it could’ve been avoided and what can be done to remedy existing defects.
- Photographs: A picture or video can tell a compelling story about the errors made in your construction project. Be sure to capture as much detail as you can so that your photographic evidence is as compelling as possible.
- Communications with the construction company: If you have concerns about the quality of your construction project, then you should reduce your worries to writing and send them on to the construction company. Make sure you retain all of their communications back to you. If they insist on talking on the phone or in-person, ask if they’ll put what they’re saying in writing. If they won’t, be sure to take notes so that you can clearly recall the conversation later if you need to do so.
As you work to gather evidence and build your claim, be cognizant of the fact that the construction company may try to mitigate their liability by covering up any wrongdoing on their end. That’s why it’s imperative that you capture as much evidence as you can as quickly as you can before it is altered by the other party or outside forces.
If so, then now is the time to get to work building your claim. We know it can be stressful to think about, but help is available if you need it. So, don’t hesitate to build the construction defect claim needed to make yourself whole again.
