Our Building Dispute Lawyers Promise

Building disputes often arise because of disagreements between the parties over a construction contract, common examples may include: 

• Errors in building contracts. 
• Payment disputes involving building contractors. 
• Inadequate or unsatisfactory work or materials used by the contractors. 
• Negligent work carried out by the contractors. 
• Engineering negligence, including the overall planning of the building project.

If you’re facing a building dispute it’s essential to act fast, as you can resolve matters swiftly before disputes escalate. For more information, please give us a call on 01273 726951.

We aim to help clients avoid construction disputes and resolve them efficiently and cost-effectively. There are commonly three stages involved in resolving building development disputes, which include:

1. Informal Discussion

One of the best first steps a person can take to resolve a building dispute is simply raising the concern with the relevant party through an informal discussion.

2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

If raising your concerns informally is inadequate, the next step is to seek a form of ADR. There are serval forms of ADR that can resolve construction disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and adjudication. The most commonly used method for construction disputes in adjudication, as it’s cost-effective and efficient.

ADR is not always legally binding. This means the parties are not legally obligated to follow the agreed terms.

3. Legal Action

In the event where it is not possible to resolve the dispute through negotiation, mediation or adjudication, our lawyers can advise on whether court proceedings may be the best route to resolve the dispute. Our expert building development dispute lawyers will give objective advice on your likelihood of success and the potential costs involved so that you can make an informed decision on whether to pursue legal action. 

It can be a really stressful process when preparing to make a building dispute claim. Therefore, our specialist building dispute lawyers have comprised three steps to help, which are:

1. Collect relevant documentation– For example, in a dispute over the quality of the work, a building contract can be vital evidence in building your case.

2. Keep receipts and invoices – If the dispute is in relation to the cost claimed or the cost of remedial work, it’s essential to take accurate details.

3. Take photographs – Taking photographs in the instance of building development work being done to an unsatisfactory standard. This photographic evidence can be used in court at a later date.

Few construction lawyers offer legal aid and while we would love to, the government only appoints a tiny number of law firms to offer these services. So for the time being, we can only accept privately funded cases.