Hidden Damage in Your Stucco Home
People may think that a stucco exterior is better than wood or vinyl because it needs less maintenance. Yet while stucco siding can last up [...]
Don’t Let Invisible Construction Errors Go Unnoticed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some of the most common building mistakes aren’t visible to the human eye. That’s why we call them “invisible construction errors.” They can occur behind [...]
How Can a Contractor Prevent Construction Claims?
It’s the dreaded call that no contractor wants to get: the construction dispute. It happens when your company has completed work on a project, and [...]
6 Tips to Protect Your Home From Vandalism
Owning a home means protecting it around the clock. Yet, even when you are not at home, there are things you can do to help [...]
Summer Exterior Home Maintenance Needed Now
Summer is here, and we welcome its lazy days. One area where you shouldn’t be lazy, however, is in your home’s maintenance. Summer is the [...]
For a Smoother Project, Hire a Construction Supervisor Apart From Your Construction Team
Couple with contractor in structure Construction projects are no fun—at least while they are happening. There are decisions to make, schedules to keep, [...]
Require Integrity in an Expert Witness
The job of the opposing attorney is to debunk the findings of the expert witness, or at the very least, portray the expert as an [...]
Building Codes Set the Performance Threshold for Construction Disputes
For every construction job, there is something called a “performance threshold” that sets the limits and standards for acceptability. And where a performance does not [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part IV: Contract Disputes
Part IV of our four-part series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors explores contract disputes. For more information about Virginia contract requirements, refer to Part [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part III: Terms of a Valid Construction Contract
In Part I of our four-part series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors, we discussed Virginia licensing requirements. In Part II, we explored the types [...]