Cracked walls, broken fixtures, water damage during work, or structural issues — when building work goes wrong, knowing your rights matters.
Contractors must carry out work with reasonable care. Accidental damage during careful work is one thing, but negligence, poor practices, or rushing is another.
Check the contract terms regarding damage, insurance, and liability. Even without a written contract, the contractor owes a duty of care in tort law.
Photographs taken before the work started, during, and after the damage are crucial. This timeline demonstrates what changed and when.
Buildings insurance often covers accidental damage during building work. Your insurer can pay for repairs and then pursue the contractor insurer (subrogation).
Understand liability, organise your evidence, and prepare for next steps with structured support.
A property dispute specialist assesses your case and handles the process for you.
You only pay if they recover compensation
A free case review puts you under no obligation. It simply helps you understand whether you have a claim against the contractor and what to do next.
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