Building Disputes: Top Reasons To Make A Financial Claim

When you hire a contractor to carry out building work, a bond of trust is created between both parties. You will trust that work will be completed on time and to a high standard, whilst your builder will trust that they will be paid in full. These terms are usually set down in a legally binding contract, dictating exactly what both parties can expect to receive.

A building dispute can arise if the terms of this contract are not met, where records of communication and various receipts should be retained as evidence. Issues are usually financial in nature, but could also concern loss of time or harm caused due to poor building work.

Read on to find out more about building disputes, with a look at some of the reasons why you may wish to make a claim against your contractor or construction company.

Substandard Work

One of the main reasons why claims are made against contractors is if the work isn’t completed to a high standard. Poor workmanship or negligence can leave customers dealing with costly repairs and a dangerous living environment, where the builder may have to pay for the work to be fixed if they lose the case.

Payment Issues

Payment is also a major factor in building disputes, particularly if contractual agreements aren’t upheld. Whilst some difficulties may arise if the contractor isn’t paid correctly, the customer may also complain if their final bill is significantly more than anticipated, or if costs have increased due to the project taking longer than needed.

Project Delays

Most building contractors will set out a clear timeline at the start of a project, where there will always be some changes along the way to adjust for weather conditions and reasonable delays. But if delays go on indefinitely, or the contractor leaves the project unfinished then the customer may have a legal case.

Contractual Errors

Other disputes may arise from the discovery of contractual errors. These could include erroneous costs, incorrect time estimates or intentionally deceptive terms that end up harming the customer. A solicitor will be able to judge whether a contract is legally sound or if the customer is entitled to compensation.

Almy & Thomas: Offering Fair & Effective Dispute Resolution

At Almy & Thomas, our expert solicitors are on-hand to support you with your building dispute, whether you’re dealing with poor workmanship or an overpayment. We’re adept at providing a legal strategy that meets your needs, so you can walk away with your desired outcome.

Get in touch today to speak with an expert civil litigation solicitor about your dispute.