Defective workmanship and building defects

Problems derived from a defective workmanship are one of the most frequent causes of technical complaints in housing and construction. Whether it is a recent renovation, new construction or partial interventions, building defects can manifest itself in the short or medium term and affect both the comfort, safety and value of the property.

This section collects the articles available on building defects and defective workmanship within the scope of PG Gabinete Pericial. Its purpose is for you to identify the type of problem, understand its origin and know what information the expert report will provide.

What you will find in this category

• Humidity: due to capillarity, filtration, condensation or installation breaks.
• cracks and structural movement: when they are aesthetic and when they can indicate structural problems.
• Removal of coatings: tiling, mortar, facades and ETICS systems.
• Thermal and acoustic insulation: frequent deficiencies and their impact.
• Project non-compliance: execution that does not comply with what was planned or with the quality report.
• Guarantees of the Building Planning Law: indicative terms of 1, 3 and 10 years.

Focus of expert report

an expert report by defective workmanship describes the pathology detected, its technical origin, its relationship with the execution carried out and the necessary corrective measures. Where applicable, it also includes an economic assessment of the scope of the repair. The objective is to provide a solid technical basis to negotiate with the construction company, the promoter or the responsible parties involved in the work.

Coordination with lawyer

Legal aspects, such as the determination of responsibilities, the exercise of actions and legal deadlines, exceed the strictly expert scope. We recommend that you coordinate the report with a lawyer from the beginning, especially when a claim for LOE guarantees is raised.

For questions about claim deadlines, please also refer to the Legal issues section and the article on ten-year, three-year and annual warranty. To know the general engagement process, go to Process or the specialty of Defective workmanship. To speak directly with Pablo Gómez Thoren, registered court expert no. 846 (AEPEJU), you can go to Contact.