Get The Right Advice From Our Defective Building Work Lawyers

Unfortunately, defective or incomplete building work is a common issue in Australia, and it can be incredibly costly for homeowners.

It’s important to understand what constitutes defective building work and how you can go about making a claim if the need arises.

That’s why Dunn Right Legal’s lawyers are here to explain what you need to know about defecting building work claims.

Defective building work has a wide definition. It is work that:

• Is faulty or unsatisfactory; and
• does not comply with the Building Act, Building Code of Australia or Australian Standards; or
• involves a manufactured product that has not been used, constructed or installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Defective work can be structural or non-structural:

Structural defective building work

This is work that adversely affects the structural performance of a building, the health and safety of occupants, functional use of a building, or allows water to penetrate.

Non-structural defective building work

This is work that does not meet a reasonable standard of construction or finish expected of a competent licence holder or has caused a settling-in period defect in a new building.

Building work encompasses everything from the erection, construction, renovation, alteration, extension, improvement or repair of buildings to the provision of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water supply, sewage, or drainage.

It extends to include the preparation of plans or specifications for:

• Building construction work
• Fire protection work
• Mechanical services work
• Dite testing
• Classification
• Termite inspections
• Building inspections

How to make a defective building work claim

Fortunately, there are many useful remedies available to help get your defects fixed or get you an appropriate amount of compensation.

Insurance or QBCC

Your first port of call might be home warranty insurance or QBCC but limits apply to both.

Find a defective building work lawyer

If you’ve exhausted your options with home warranty insurance or QBCC, there may be remedies available to you such as having the defective work rectified or being awarded a monetary amount. If you need assistance with a defective building work claim, call us today and we can help you assess your options and the pathways to having the defective work rectified.

In order for a person to make a claim against a contractor, builder or developer for defective work, they must provide evidence demonstrating that their property was damaged as a result of poor craftsmanship.

This evidence could include:

• Quotes and reports from building contractors identifying the defective building work, work required to fix and associated costs
• Photos of defects or faulty materials; and
• Any other documentation relating to the project which will demonstrate negligence on behalf of those responsible for carrying out the work.

Contact Dunn Right Legal for assistance with defective building work claims

If you believe you have been affected by defective building work, then there are steps you can take towards filing a successful claim in court.

It is important to get in touch with an experienced lawyer who has expertise in dealing with building and construction matters.

At Dunn Right Legal, we have many years of experience representing clients who have suffered financial losses due to defective building work.