Builders covers claims about defects in building work and professional conduct by builders and building professionals in England. It includes negligent design, workmanship or supervision that affects a property’s safety, value or use. A solicitor practising in this area investigates liability, drafts and serves statements of claim, submits expert reports, negotiates settlements, and, if needed, applies to court for damages, rectification or enforcement of building warranties under housing or consumer protection regimes. They coordinate with surveyors, insurers and lenders to advance the client’s position.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor identifies the scope of negligence, the duties owed, and the intended remedy, then handles pleadings, disclosure, expert evidence from building surveys and engineers, and settlement negotiations. They may pursue or defend applications for interim orders, and coordinate with insurers and lenders while pursuing remedies such as damages, rectification, or specific performance.
