It can be frustrating to be involved in a building dispute, and as well as taking an emotional toll on those involved, a dispute can cause delays, increased costs, and much more.
At F Barnes, we are proud to have a highly qualified team to help resolve building disputes as quickly as possible. Our specialist solicitors have experience in handling all types of building and construction disputes, with the knowledge to provide expert guidance to our clients.
We tailor our services to meet the exact needs of the client and provide friendly and robust legal assistance throughout the dispute.
Our solicitors for building disputes expertise includes:
- Disputes with contractors, builders, and other workers
- Disputes during planning
- Legal support throughout mediation or in court
What our building disputes lawyers can offer you:
At F Barnes we understand how challenging building disputes can be both financially and emotionally. Because of this we will always aim to support our clients with high-quality advice and guidance.
Our team of solicitors have ample experience helping clients to navigate all types of disputes. They can assist our clients with mediation services, and in the unlikely event that a dispute must be taken to court, we can provide all of the legal assistance needed to help our clients get the outcome they desire.
When working with our team at F Barnes you can be confident that your needs are being met as we will always tailor our approach to your unique situation. During a building dispute finding a solution as amicably as possible is the best way to avoid further stress or anxiety. Our building dispute solicitors know this and are always working to pursue an amicable agreement first.
Contact our solicitors for building disputes in Romford, Essex
You can contact us during our office hours of 9am-5pm at your local branch in Romford, Gidea Park or Collier Row by giving us a call on:
- Romford – 01708 745183
- Gidea Park – 01708 333711
- Collier Row – 01708 743727
Alternatively, contact us at any hour of the day by filling in our online enquiry form, and we will get in touch.
We endeavour to return all enquiries the same or next working day, and you will be able to speak to someone within our building disputes solicitors straightaway.
Our building disputes fees
The fee you pay can depend heavily on the services you require and the severity of your situation. When possible, we will always work to provide clients with a fixed fee so that they know exactly what they are paying from the start.
In some situations, however, having a fixed fee may not be possible. Get in touch with our building dispute solicitors today for more information regarding our fees.
Building disputes solicitor FAQs
How to handle disputes with builders?
Getting into a dispute with builders can be problematic, they hold a good deal of power over the progression of the project and often have ownership of materials. Because of this, it’s important to proceed with caution and expert legal advice when facing building disputes.
Before taking legal action against builders it’s important to attempt to resolve the matter directly. If this is successful, it can save all parties a good deal of time and money. However, in the event that a resolution cannot be found privately, alternative methods can be used.
For example, a building or construction dispute solicitor may recommend that you use things like mediation to find an amicable way to resolve problems with builders. If this method fails, then it is likely that the matter will have to be resolved in court.
Getting high quality legal advice for building disputes is the best way to handle these situations as quickly and efficiently as possible.
How do you resolve a dispute with a builder?
There are three ways in which you can fully resolve a builder dispute, these include…
- A private resolution
- Alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation
- Going to court
When a private solution doesn’t work our solicitors for building disputes in Romford will always encourage clients to solve the dispute through alternative dispute resolution methods. This is a more cost-effective solution than going to court and can ensure that matters are dealt with more amicably.
Whether you choose to resolve matters in ADR or through the courts its important to remember that some cases are subject to limitation periods. You will need to seek legal advice on the limitation periods as they vary according to the type of claim that you have.
If your dispute was over three years ago however, we would still encourage you to speak to our building dispute solicitors for legal guidance.
What can you sue builders for?
You may be able to take legal action against builders if they have breached their contract with you or have caused harm due to professional negligence.
For example, you could sue a builder if you can prove that they have broken agreements made in their contract. This is often done if there was a written contract and if there is clear evidence that the builder broke the terms of that contract.
Additionally, you could sue a builder:
- If they have failed in their duty of care
- If you have suffered a financial or physical loss due to their actions
- Because of failure to keep to time scales
How do you raise a dispute with a builder?
When raising a dispute with a builder it’s important that you take the proper steps. If done in the wrong way this may cause further disputes and escalate the situation.
To begin with its important that you have already spoken to a building or construction dispute lawyer to get expert legal advice regarding builders. This will put you in the best position to ensure you are clear, and to take further actions if the dispute escalates.
The next step is to take the time to speak to the builders involved, this may have been a miscommunication or mistake that can be swiftly resolved without legal action.
In the event that legal action against builders does need to be taken, your solicitor can advise you in building and construction law and support you in formally raising a dispute.
Contact our solicitors for building disputes in Romford, Essex
You can contact us during our office hours of 9am-5pm at your local branch in Romford, Gidea Park or Collier Row by giving us a call on:
- Romford – 01708 745183
- Gidea Park – 01708 333711
- Collier Row – 01708 743727
Alternatively, contact us at any hour of the day by filling in our online enquiry form, and we will get in touch.
We endeavour to return all enquiries the same or next working day, and you will be able to speak to someone within our Dispute Resolution team straightaway.