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Negligent or defective construction in Florida? We hold builders accountable and recover the cost to make it right.
Negligent Construction in Florida
Negligent or defective construction can leave you with a property that is unsafe, unusable, or far less valuable than you paid for, and the problems often surface months or years after the work is finished. Examples include structural defects, water intrusion from improper flashing or waterproofing, building-code violations, foundation and framing errors, and systems that were never installed correctly. Florida law allows property owners to hold the responsible parties accountable for the cost of putting things right.
Liability can extend to general contractors, subcontractors, and sometimes suppliers, depending on who caused the defect. Claims may be based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, or negligence, and proving them usually requires expert inspection to identify the defect, its cause, and the proper repair. Importantly, Florida's Chapter 558 generally requires owners to give written notice of construction defects and an opportunity to inspect and offer repairs before filing suit.
Timing also matters, because Florida sets limitation and repose periods for construction-defect claims, after which recovery may be barred entirely.
This is part of our Construction Law practice. Related matters include negligent design or development and contract disputes. Review our case results, learn about Attorney Edward G. Jimenez, or request a free consultation by calling (321) 465-3425.
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Common Construction Defects
Defects range from the obvious to the hidden. Structural problems in the foundation or framing, water intrusion caused by improper flashing, roofing, or waterproofing, building-code violations, faulty electrical or plumbing work, and poor stucco or finishes are among the most common. Some defects are patent (visible on inspection) while others are latent and emerge only over time. Determining the type and cause of the defect shapes both who is liable and how long you have to bring a claim.
Proving Liability With Experts
Construction-defect claims live and die on expert evidence. Engineers, building inspectors, and other specialists examine the work, identify the defect, trace it to the responsible trade, and define the correct repair and its cost. Claims may rest on negligence, breach of contract, or breach of warranty, and more than one party may share fault. We coordinate the right experts and build a record that ties each defect to the party responsible for it.
Florida's Notice Requirement and Deadlines
Before filing many construction-defect suits, Florida's Chapter 558 process generally requires the owner to serve written notice describing the defects and to give the contractor a chance to inspect and propose a repair or settlement. Separately, statutes of limitation and a statute of repose set firm outer deadlines for these claims. Because both the pre-suit process and the deadlines are easy to get wrong, early legal guidance protects your right to recover. Call (321) 465-3425 or request a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is substandard or defective work that fails to meet the contract, building codes, or professional standards.
Depending on the facts, general contractors, subcontractors, and sometimes designers or suppliers may be liable.
Expert inspections, photographs, and documentation of the work and damage are typically used to prove defects.
Yes, Florida law sets time limits for construction defect claims, so prompt action is important.
Florida often requires pre-suit notice and an opportunity to repair, which an attorney can guide you through.
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