Homeowners are frequently warned to carefully research their prospective contractors before they hire one. If only contractors could do the same before they agree to work with a prospective client! Unfortunately, there’s no way to do a Yelp search on clients to weed...
Contractors in the Austin region of Texas rely on contracts to ensure their protection throughout a construction project. Unfortunately, a dispute can still arise despite a clear contract. Some common allegations of contractor breaches include: Not following building...
Many customers hire a contractor to carry out a project that they've dreamed up in their heads. While some customers may have pictures showing what they want, many do not. Construction companies have to interpret what the customer wants, have them choose between a few...
Sometimes, it’s necessary to ask for a mechanic’s lien. You might be familiar with doing so yourself. However, in other cases, it may be necessary to defend against a lien that someone else wants to place on your property. Mechanic’s liens are, by nature, easier to...
Your construction company is hired to build a home for a family from another state. They’re not going to be around to watch the progress, but they want the home to be done by the time they move. When they arrive, though, they are unfortunately displeased with the...
As a contractor, you likely hope that no disputes between you and your customers will ever arise. There are many factors at play any time someone enters into a contract with someone else. Things can go wrong. One of the most common disputes that arise is over...
If you have a past client approach you with a construction-related issue they believe was caused by your company, one of the things you should look at is your initial contract and how long it has been since the project was completed. The defects liability period may...
Getting paid for the construction work you do should be simple. Someone asks you to do a job, you complete the job, and they pay as agreed. Sadly, things often are not as straightforward as they should be. If you have been in the construction industry for a while, you...
Contractors in Austin, Texas, provide valuable services to homeowners and commercial property owners. They make repairs, construct new buildings and address myriad other construction issues. However, these contractors face the risk of construction defect claims each...
Paying a contractor to build your dream home or remodel an existing property is a major investment. Most of the time, you will include detailed instructions for the project in your contract. Certain features or stylistic choices are important enough for you to explain...