How long do I have to bring a construction defect claim in California?

California applies different deadlines to patent and latent defects, and certain claims require statutory notice before filing. Because those periods can be short, have your situation reviewed as soon as you notice a problem.

Do I need an expert to prove a defect?

Nearly always. Defect claims are won with inspection findings, engineering analysis, and repair cost testimony, and we coordinate those experts as part of building the case.

Can a homeowners association bring a claim for common areas?

Yes. Associations frequently pursue defect claims covering roofs, decks, plumbing, and other common elements, and those claims follow specific statutory procedures.

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

When the building doesn't perform the way it was promised

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Overview

Construction Defects representation across California

Construction defects show up long after the work is finished: water intrusion behind the cladding, foundations that move, roofs and decks that fail early, systems that never functioned correctly. We represent homeowners, associations, property owners, and builders across California in defect claims, drawing on experience that includes more than two decades as a California-licensed General Contractor.

Defect cases turn on documentation and expert proof. We work with the investigators, engineers, and cost estimators who can establish what went wrong, who is responsible, and what correcting it actually costs, while managing the statutory notice requirements and deadlines that govern California defect claims.

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Matters We Handle

What we take on

Water intrusion, moisture damage, and building envelope failures
Foundation, soils, grading, and structural movement claims
Roofing, deck, balcony, and waterproofing defects
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical system failures
Stucco, siding, window, and door installation defects
Common area and association-wide defect claims
Contractor, subcontractor, and design professional liability
Right-to-repair notices and pre-litigation defect procedures

How We Work

Document and inspect

We preserve the construction record and coordinate the inspections needed to identify the true scope of the defect before positions harden.

Identify every responsible party

Developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and insurers each carry different exposure. We pursue the full chain, not just the nearest name.

Recover the real cost of repair

The goal is funding a repair that lasts, supported by credible estimates and expert testimony rather than an insurer's first number.

Where We Practice

Construction Defects by location

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Common Questions

How long do I have to bring a construction defect claim in California?: California applies different deadlines to patent and latent defects, and certain claims require statutory notice before filing. Because those periods can be short, have your situation reviewed as soon as you notice a problem.
Do I need an expert to prove a defect?: Nearly always. Defect claims are won with inspection findings, engineering analysis, and repair cost testimony, and we coordinate those experts as part of building the case.
Can a homeowners association bring a claim for common areas?: Yes. Associations frequently pursue defect claims covering roofs, decks, plumbing, and other common elements, and those claims follow specific statutory procedures.