| | Unfortunately, construction defects are common and often result in legal action by a poor homeowner who has, in one form or another, purchased a lemon. Most defects are very common and their causes simple. Others begin much earlier and are much more difficult to correct. Serious construction defects, once identified by a building inspector, must be addressed so as to release the homeowner from future liability.
 The most common construction defect is mold which is usually caused by water leakage and/or lack of drainage. Water issues may be the direct result of poor plumbing, but may also have to do with outdoor drainage. If, for instance, a water pipe leaks even on the outside of a concrete wall, the heavy inundation of water will seep into the wall itself and mold will form on the inside wall. One easily distinguishable sign of a water issue are the telltale brown marks on the ceiling, particularly around the junctures between two walls, or the wall and the roof. Water issues have three common sources: flawed plumbing, improper drainage or a leak in the roof, walls, or even floor.
Faulty electrical system, shoddy plumbing, uneven heating, and inadequate ventilation, are all common construction defects that might not be noticed until the house is being lived in. Unless there is significant water damage or mold buildup, a problem with the plumbing could stay in walls and under the floor for a long time. Electrical defects can make it easy to burn fuses and hard to install appliances. Heating and ventilation defects can make a house unlivable. Sometimes these defects are seasonal. For instance, one might not notice a heating problem in the summer months. While, the specific sub-contractor who did the job is usually to blame for these types of construction defects, the general contractor is responsible for their work as well.
Other common construction defects which are often more difficult to spot are problems with the foundation, dry rot, and a cracked roof wall or floor. A coat of paint or a carpet can often hide serious problems if they are not inspected properly. These types of defects are the fault of the general contractor or even, perhaps the property developer / owner themselves, as they play a role in the planning phase of the construction and often in the choice of building materials used.
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A major defect is defined as any problem that adversely effects a structure’s function as a home. Defects such as large scale soil movements and erosion are the concern of civil engineers as well as building developers. Improper soil analysis, inappropriate site selection, defective materials, and unsound structural engineering are all causes of these serious construction defects.
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