Just like any other professional, architects are also capable of making errors in their work, resulting in significant financial losses. Chartered architects are regulated by the Royal Institute of British Architects to maintain high standards and when these standards are not met, most architects have professional insurance to cover their mistakes.
When architects are negligent the mistakes tend to have serious consequences and putting things right can be very costly. Following sub-standard work you may not have the resources to rectify the situation and will therefore need to act quickly to win redress and pay for the work to be redone.
Examples of architects mistakes
- Failing to prepare proper drawings or preparing drawings that do not coincide with the client’s instructions
- Failing to give proper costings, resulting in higher work costs than anticipated
- Failing to obtain necessary planning consents, meaning either a long and expensive process obtaining retrospective consent; or in extreme cases having to tear down the work and reinstate what was there
- Specifying materials which are unsuitable or cause significant problems with the finished building, for example when wet, hot or cold weather warps or weakens building materials
- Failing to properly manage a building project, permitting delays or approving substandard work
Architect negligence compensation
Where you have lost out through the negligence of an architect you may be entitled to redress. Contact us on 0292 0507 507 or click here to email us for a free no obligation assessment. We will be able to advise on the best means of funding and can generally accept cases on a no win no fee basis. We will fight your case with expertise and determination to ensure you obtain proper architect negligence compensation.
