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Construction Defects

A primary focus of our firm is in Construction Defects.  Although our main focus is on stucco litigation, we handle all types of construction defects, from roofing to foundation issues.  Unfortunately for homeowners, with housing booms come quick and often sloppy construction practices.  The state of Florida requires a qualifying agent to oversee the construction of your home, but in the middle of a housing boom, a single qualifying agent can be overseeing the construction of several hundred homes at one time.  It is simply impossible for homes to be properly supervised.  This lack of oversight invariably leads to construction defects.

Additionally, most homeowners find out the hard way that the wonderful warranty that they were provided at closing isn’t really all that wonderful.  Oftentimes, the first year coverage is fairly comprehensive, the second year mainly covers HVAC issues and then the remainder of the ten year warranty covers only major structural issues.  It is this ten year warranty that is the real issue.  These warranties usually require the damage to the home to be so severe that it renders the home uninhabitable.  That so rarely happens that the 10 year warranty is almost always pointless.

Fortunately, Florida has a process whereby homeowners can recover for construction defects even in the absence of an applicable warranty.  We are very familiar with these statutes and can navigate them properly and quickly so that your issues can be resolved as soon as possible.  If you believe you have a construction defect, DO NOT DELAY.  Statutes of Limitation and Repose apply to all construction defect matters, so time is of the essence.  Please CONTACT US for a FREE CONSULTATION at (813) 525-4100.

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Frequent Construction Defects

Roofing Defects

Roofing issues don’t usually show themselves until an extreme event occurs.  Whether it is hail or strong thunderstorms, roofs can fail at a moment’s notice.  We have a network of experts who are very familiar with roofs and can help should the insurance company deny your claim.

Sinkholes

In 2011, the Florida Legislature abruptly changed laws regarding sinkholes.  The changes permitted insurance companies to provide coverage for “structural damage” instead of “physical damage.”  The Legislature then provided a definition of structural damage that insurance companies often believe give them the authority to deny sinkhole claims when they should be extending coverage.

Our attorneys have handled close to, if not more than, a thousand sinkhole cases and are very familiar with the Legislative changes and how those changes may affect your claim.  If you are noticing stairstep cracking to the masonry portions of your home, or have noticed cracking drywall or tiles, that may be evidence of differential foundation movement.  If you live in Florida, there is a real possibility that that foundational movement is the result of sinkhole activity.

Stucco Defects

Many homes in Florida are built with a stucco exterior.  This exterior provides a great barrier from the elements when installed correctly.  Unfortunately, in order to install stucco correct, the builders must take their time.  That is sadly something that they are unwilling to do.  As a result, when stucco is put over wood framing, there is often the potential for water to get behind the stucco and, when the stucco system is installed incorrectly, the water cannot drain out.  This ultimately results in the rusting of lath, the cracking of stucco and, ultimately, the deterioration of the wood beneath the stucco.

There are specific building codes and identified standards for properly installing stucco to the exterior of a structure.  These standards are fairly straightforward, but builders either do not take the time to follow them or deliberately ignore them because the standards are deemed to be cost prohibitive.

Although sometimes signs and symptoms of defective stucco installation are obvious, such as stucco cracking, stucco buckling, stucco pulling away from the structure (i.e., stucco delimitation), stucco falling off the house and stucco discoloration, many times you cannot tell whether your stucco was installed improperly without having an engineering professional perform testing on the stucco.

Our construction defect attorneys have worked closely with engineering professionals, contractors and home inspectors to learn the ins and outs of stucco litigation.  We have questioned professionals hired by the builders to learn their excuses as to why the house is failing.  It has taken years of hard work for our attorneys to understand the nuances of stucco litigation, but their hard work is your benefit.

If your home has cracks on the wood-framed portions of your home, we may be able to help you.  There are STRICT TIME LIMITATIONS within which you must bring a claim related to improper or defective stucco installation even if you do not currently see a problem.  If you believe the stucco on your home may have been applied improperly, DO NOT DELAY

Let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you.

Do You Have A Construction Defect Case?

Serious personal injuries both physical or financial can happen anywhere and at any time. Wilson, Reeder and Zudar is confident that they have the knowledge and skills needed to get you the results you are hoping for. Prompt investigation into the cause, or causes, of an accident or injury is critical as evidence may become compromised or disappear. If you want to be represented by the best law firm for your case then do not hesitate to contact us and find out what your case may be worth.

Why Contact A Construction Defect Attorney?

Anyone who has been through an accident or injury knows that it can be a traumatic experience. No matter what kind of injury has affected you or a loved one, you have the right to pursue legal action to make it right, against any person, company, or entity that is legally at fault for what happened. Our construction defect attorneys will stand by you through thick and thin, until you and your family get the justice you deserve.

Call us at (813) 575-4100 for a free case evaluation.

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