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When something seems wrong with your home, you’re the one who has to decide what to do. We help you understand the problem, your rights, and your options.
Years of focus.
Four decades spent on one thing: how buildings are built, and how they fail.
Days of builder notice.
Colorado gives your builder written notice and a chance to respond before a claim is filed.
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Won for Colorado homeowners, HOAs and property owners across the state.
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Our Four-Step Process is free, with no obligation afterward.
Why Defects Hit
Homeowners Hard.
One family carries every decision and every cost. These are the numbers every homeowner should know before deciding on a claim.
Days of notice.
Builders get 75 days’ written notice under Colorado law before a residential claim is filed.
Years to act after discovery.
Colorado’s limit generally runs two years from when a defect is discovered.
Years after completion.
Most claims must also be brought within six years of substantial completion, with limited extensions.
To find out.
Our Four-Step Process is free, with no obligation afterward.
What you can do as a homeowner.
A defect in your home is your decision, and your cost. There’s no board and no reserve fund, so a little early record-keeping goes a long way. Hover one to learn more. Request a Free Inspection Your Steps.What Happens If
You File a Claim.
What’s required in Colorado.Filing a claim as a homeowner.
It starts with our free Four-Step Process, which gives you the facts before you decide anything. If you choose to pursue a claim, Colorado law requires a few steps first.
See Our Four-Step ProcessFour-step process.
We investigate your home and give you a clear, plain-language report.
Notify the builder.
The builder receives written notice describing the defects before any lawsuit is filed.
Builder inspection.
The builder has a chance to inspect your home and see the problems for themselves.
Builder’s offer.
The builder may offer to repair the problems or pay to fix them. You decide whether to accept.
File the claim.
If the offer doesn’t resolve things, the claim moves forward, and we guide you through each stage.
Questions homeowners ask.
Pick a topic. Plain answers to the questions we hear most.
How do I know if a problem in my home is a construction defect?
Not every crack or repair means something was built wrong. Normal settling and wear happen in every home. Signs that point to a defect include problems that keep growing, repairs that don't last, water getting inside, or major issues in the first several years. Our free inspection is the easiest way to find out.
My home is a few years old. Is it too late to do anything?
Maybe not, but timing matters. Colorado generally gives you two years from when a defect is discovered to file a claim. It also sets a final cutoff, usually six years after construction was finished, with a possible extension to eight years for problems found late in that window. Because the exact dates depend on your home, it's worth asking us to look at them early.
Should I keep making repairs while I figure this out?
Yes. Safety issues should never wait. Before and after any repair, take photos and keep invoices and reports, because these records help show what was wrong. If you're planning a larger repair, talk with us first so important evidence isn't lost.
Who can be held responsible for construction defects?
Often more than one party. Depending on what went wrong, responsibility can fall on the builder or developer, subcontractors who did specific work, or the architects and engineers who designed the home. Our research in Step 2 of our process identifies who worked on your home.
Do I have to give my builder a chance to fix the problems?
Yes. Colorado law requires that the builder receive written notice and a chance to inspect your home and offer a repair or payment before a lawsuit is filed. You don't have to accept the offer, and we can help you decide whether it's fair.
How long does a construction defect claim take?
It varies. Some claims settle within months, while others take a year or more, especially if they go to arbitration or court. The timeline depends on how the builder responds and the size of the repairs. We'll give you a realistic estimate once we understand your situation.
Will a claim affect selling or refinancing my home?
It can. If you sell, you may need to disclose known defects, and some lenders ask about ongoing claims. We'll talk through what this could mean for you so you can plan ahead.
Will my case go to court?
Not necessarily. Many claims are resolved through negotiation or mediation, where a neutral person helps both sides reach an agreement. Some purchase contracts require arbitration, a private process where a neutral decision-maker decides the case. A traditional trial is only one possibility.
How much does it cost to find out if I have a claim?
Nothing. Our Four-Step Process is free, and you're under no obligation to hire us afterward. If you decide to move forward, we'll explain our fee agreement in writing before anything is signed.
What happens if we win?
The money recovered goes toward repairing your home. After the case, we can connect you with independent construction experts to help plan the work.
What happens if we lose?
If a claim isn't successful, you don't recover money for repairs. Your fee agreement spells out who is responsible for which costs in that situation, and we'll walk you through it before you sign. That's also why our report covers the challenges of a potential claim, not just its strengths.
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