EXAMPLES OF COMMON CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS
Below are photos of some of the construction defects we have observed in Homeowner Association common areas, individual homes, and condominium units.
MOLD / FUNGAL GROWTH
STUCCO CRACKS
WINDOW LEAKS AND MOLD
PIPE CORROSION
SLAB CRACKS / SLAB LEAKS
ROOF LEAKS
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WOOD ROT
PONDING ON ASPHALT
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UNCONTROLLED WATER THAT PREMATURELY DETERIORATES THE PAVEMENT
CRACKED WALLS / DAMAGED FENCING
PLUMBING LEAK / CEILING STAINS
CRACKING TENNIS COURTS
WINDOW LEAKS
CRACKED STREETS
PLUMBING LEAKS
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WET FRAMING
CRACKING FLOORING TILES
HVAC ISSUES
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A/C PADS ARE NOT FLAT AND DRAIN TOWARD THE FOUNDATION
SITE DRAINAGE ISSUES
CONCRETE CURB DETERIORATION
DETERIORATION OF STONE VENEER
STUCCO STAINING / DISCOLORATION
WINDOW GAPS
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GAPS AROUND WINDOWS/EXCESSIVE CAULKING WHERE IT APPEARS THE BUILDINGS HAVE MOVED
NAIL POPS IN WALL
DOWNSPOUT ISSUES
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DOWNSPOUTS THAT ARE NOT TIED INTO A TIGHT LINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALLOWS WATER TO POND ADJACENT TO FOUNDATIONS
SIDEWALK CRACKS
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CRACKS IN THE WALKING SURFACES OF THE COMMON AREAS
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DOWNSPOUTS THAT ARE NOT TIED INTO A TIGHT LINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALLOWS WATER TO POND ADJACENT TO FOUNDATIONS
LANDSCAPING ISSUES
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TREES AND OTHER LANDSCAPING PLANTED TOO CLOSE TO THE BUILDINGS
FLOODED DRIVEWAY
ROOF DRY ROT
WATER FLOODING ON LANDING
EFFLORESCENCE
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CRYSTALINE DEPOSIT ON SURFACES OF MASONRY, STUCCO OR CONCRETE