Expert Witness Surveyors in Construction Defect Claims: How to Build a Credible Case Around Poor Workmanship
Nearly one in three new-build homes in the UK is handed over with significant defects — yet the majority of legal claims around poor workmanship fail not because the defects don't exist, but because the evidence supporting them is weak. That gap between a genuine grievance and a winning case is precisely where expert witness […]
Building Survey Expertise in Construction Defect Litigation: From Diagnosis to Quantum Valuation in Expert Reports
Construction defect claims in England and Wales are rising sharply — and 2026 data confirms that managing these disputes has become one of the most pressing challenges facing property owners, contractors, and insurers alike [5]. At the centre of almost every successful claim sits a single professional: the building surveyor. Their expert report must do […]
