Construction Defect Claims in Pennsylvania
When defective work causes damage — and who can be held responsible.
What is a construction defect claim?
A construction defect claim seeks to recover for property damage or loss caused by defective design, materials, or workmanship — a leaking envelope, structural failure, faulty systems, or work that does not meet code or the contract. The goal is to hold the responsible party accountable for the cost to fix and any resulting damage.
Who can be liable?
Depending on the defect, responsibility can fall on the general contractor, a subcontractor, the architect or engineer, or a supplier. Sorting out who is actually at fault — and who has coverage or a contractual obligation to make it right — is often the hardest part of the claim.
How defect claims are pursued
Defect claims rest on the construction contracts, the applicable warranties, and the building codes, and they frequently involve expert analysis of the failure. Deadlines to bring a claim can be tight, so an owner who spots a serious defect should act rather than wait — and preserve evidence early.
How Nochumson P.C. helps
Nochumson P.C. pursues and defends construction-defect claims for owners, developers, and contractors. Contact us about defective work.
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