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At Stephensons, we specialise in handling claims against architects who have failed to meet the required professional standards, resulting in financial loss or other damages. Architectural negligence can lead to serious issues, such as design flaws, structural problems, and planning permission oversights. Our experienced team of professional negligence solicitors are dedicated to securing the compensation you deserve. We offer expert guidance through every step of the claims process, ensuring that your case is handled with the utmost care and precision. Contact us today to discuss your situation and explore your options for making a claim.
An architect can be held liable for negligence towards a customer, especially if it has caused significant financial loss. We have helped customers who have employed architects to project manage a self-build project which has been delayed or has cost a lot more than expected to complete, due to the failings of the architect. We have been able to successful pursue such claims thanks to our dedicated experienced legal team, who act on behalf of the customer to put a case together for professional negligence.
If you feel like you have been let down by an architect in a personal or business capacity, please contact us to discuss your situation so that we can let you know whether you have a viable professional negligence claim against your architect. Call us on 01616 966 229.
Architect negligence occurs when an architect fails to perform their professional duties to the required standard, resulting in harm or financial loss to the client. This can include design errors, incorrect plans, failure to comply with building regulations, or inadequate project management.
Yes, you can make a claim for architect negligence if you have suffered financial loss or other harm due to the architect's failure to meet professional standards. Consulting a specialist solicitor will help assess your case and guide you through the claims process.
Examples of architect negligence may include a failure to obtain planning permission for a particular aspect of your building project or a failure to draw up plans correctly, resulting in poor design and build. We have worked on cases where architects have failed to inspect or responsibly oversee a project, or where they have stated a building is complete when it was not.
Obviously, the effects of these mistakes can have a catastrophic effect on your cash flow and building project. In certain situations, the local planning control could order you to demolish the building if the required planning permission has not been obtained.
Badly designed projects can also result in further costs down the line, should it transpire that remedial works are required to prevent further damage such as a lack of ventilation causing damp problems.
Architect negligence claims will normally be dealt with by the architect’s professional indemnity insurance.
You may also register a complaint with RIBA.
Choosing Stephensons Solicitors LLP for your professional negligence claim against architects ensures you receive top-tier legal representation from a highly experienced team. Recognised by the Legal 500, our specialist solicitors have a proven track record of handling complex negligence claims, delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your specific situation, guiding you through every step of the claims process.
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Negligence by an architect includes actions such as design flaws, failure to adhere to building codes, providing incorrect or incomplete plans, and poor project oversight. Any breach of duty that leads to financial loss or project delays can constitute negligence.
To prove architect negligence, you must demonstrate that the architect owed you a duty of care, breached this duty by failing to meet professional standards, and caused you financial loss as a direct result. Collecting evidence, such as contracts, correspondence, and expert testimony, is essential.
To make a claim against an architect for negligence, follow these steps:
Yes, architects can be held liable for mistakes that result from negligence. If their errors cause financial loss, structural issues, or project delays, they may be required to compensate the affected parties. Liability is based on failing to meet the expected professional standards.
Common claims against architects include design errors, failure to comply with building regulations, incorrect cost estimations, inadequate supervision of construction projects, and delays caused by poor project management. These issues can lead to significant financial and structural problems for clients.
In the UK, you generally have six years from the date of the negligent act to file a claim against an architect. If the negligence was discovered later, you have three years from the date of discovery, but no more than 15 years after the original act.
To discuss a potential claim for professional negligence against an architect call us today on 0161 696 6178.
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