Residential Construction Defects

The Client

Our client, a homeowner on Kiawah Island, invested significantly in building a luxury waterfront home in a private subdivision. Collaborating with a highly regarded developer, architect, and general contractor, he spared no expense to achieve a top-tier home with the finest finishes and materials. The client expected that premium construction practices would result in a high-quality, durable residence.

The Challenge

Unfortunately, the construction quality fell far short of expectations. Key issues included:

• Neglect and oversight: The general contractor was largely absent, relying on multiple layers of subcontractors without proper oversight.
• Widespread defects: Significant defects throughout the home caused repeated water leaks, damaging both the structure and finishes.
• Accountability avoidance: Despite initial promises, the developer, architect, and contractor attempted to evade responsibility, leaving the client with mounting repair issues.

This situation required a strategic approach to hold the construction team accountable and remediate the home’s defects.

Our Approach

1. Engaging Leaders: We collaborated with top industry thought leaders, advocates and lawyers to analyze and document the structural issues, revealing multiple code violations and deviations from standard construction practices.
2. Thorough Investigation: Our team rigorously examined similar cases involving the same builder, gathering evidence of a pattern of negligence.
3. Relentless Advocacy: Armed with clear evidence, we presented a compelling case demonstrating the building team’s accountability, leading to a favorable resolution that enabled the client to fund necessary repairs.

For more on how we handle complex construction defect cases, visit our Construction Defects and Claims page.

If you’re facing similar construction challenges, contact us to discuss how we can help protect your investment and ensure a quality outcome.