to be honest, i dont think you can go after the builder.... its not his responsibility to ensure the structural integrity of the build... its up to a structural engineer or archiect to certify this.
to be honest, i dont think you can go after the builder.... its not his responsibility to ensure the structural integrity of the build... its up to a structural engineer or archiect to certify this.
Why would it not be the builder's responsibility to ensure structural integrity if it is possible that he didn't follow architect's specification and / or make adequate provision to ensure the extension tied in to the existing structure. Ultimtely the responsibility has to lie with the builder. The raft might have held together but if the ground beneath was not excavated properly then this is the builder's responsibility surely.
[...]make sure you point out you only want their opinion or else they may charge you.
Hi There!
All i would say on this is speak to you Solicitor and see what they think. Give them a call on the phone as make sure you point out you only want their opinion or else they may charge you.
If my memory is correct the builder is liable for up to 5 years. so you need to move quick on this one. that might be why he is avoiding you. Plus in this day and age a bit of bad press could be extremely bad for that builder so i would seriously have a word with a legal person.
Cheers,
Mike Lavelle
LIFE Ireland
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