Can I claim against my builder?

Yes. If your builder has failed to complete work to the agreed specification, used substandard materials, or caused damage to your property, you have grounds for a claim. The first step is to document the defects and attempt to resolve the issue directly with the builder. If they are unresponsive, a specialist can help you pursue recovery.

How long do I have to claim against a builder?

Under the Limitation Act 1980, you generally have six years from the date of the breach of contract to bring a claim. However, it is always better to act sooner while evidence is fresh and the builder is still trading. If the builder has ceased trading, you may still be able to claim against their insurance or through other routes.

What can I claim for in a builder dispute?

You can claim for the cost of remedial work to put right the defects, any damage caused by the builder's work, and in some cases damages for inconvenience and distress. If the builder has disappeared with your deposit, you can claim the return of the deposit plus any additional costs incurred in engaging another contractor.

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Builder Disputes — Dundee

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Builder Disputes in Dundee

Why builder disputes are specific to Dundee

Dundee's industrial heritage and Victorian housing stock create a distinctive builder dispute landscape. The city's rapid regeneration around the waterfront has introduced new-build defect claims.

Dundee's Victorian terraces in Lochee, Stobswell, and Hilltown present familiar challenges around damp and structural movement. The city's rapid waterfront regeneration has introduced new-build properties with their own defect issues, while the large student population drives demand for rapid-turnover renovation work.

Common disputes in Dundee

Damp proofing failure in Victorian terrace, Lochee

A builder installed a chemical damp proof course in a Lochee Victorian terrace but failed to address the root cause. The damp returned within months.

New-build defect in waterfront apartment

A recently completed apartment in a Dundee waterfront development showed persistent water ingress through poorly sealed balcony doors.

Local building types in Dundee

Victorian terraces in Lochee and StobswellNew-build apartments in the waterfront developmentStudent rental renovations near the universitySuburban extensions in Broughty FerryFormer industrial buildings in the city centre

Local regulations

Dundee City Council operates an active planning enforcement and building control service. Scottish law applies, including the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004.

Common Builder Disputes in Dundee