Building Defects / Expert Witness

Building defects / expert witness reports in Lancaster

At Philip Lea Associates we provide technical building knowledge to identify and resolve defects with residential and commercial buildings.

We can provide a detailed report dealing with the causes of – and potential solutions to – specific problems.

If you are in dispute with a builder, the building defect report can often be a way of resolving a dispute before it escalates to court action. If it is impossible to resolve a dispute without proceeding to court action, we are able to provide appropriate and detailed reports as an expert witness.

We are also able to offer structural analysis reports to establish the cause of any major structural movement and provide detailed solutions. We can provide specialist investigations such as drain surveys and tree reports, and monitor building works.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Common problems

Analysing building problems can be a complex matter requiring many years experience and local knowledge. We are experienced in many forms of construction and have particular local knowledge in respect of the traditional building materials and methods in our area.
  • Evidence of cracking or other structural movement
  • Dampness to walls
  • Timber decay
  • Roof problems
  • Double glazing problems
  • Drainage issues
  • Insurance claims
Building defects inspection
For more information about our detailed building problem reports, call Philip Lea Associates Ltd on
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