There may be small cracks which do not affect the structure of the buildings; These cracks do not affect the safety or horizontality of the building, but they do affect its habitability and aesthetics; These cracks (as small as a hairline crack) can occur in the interior of partition walls as well as in the facades, but due to their size and behaviour they do not pose a structural hazard;
What to do about construction defects such as cracks
Contact us so that a qualified expert can evaluate them and assess their importance; The technician will be able to rule out that they are cracks and that they affect the structure, will issue a report explaining the origin of these cracks and will make a repair proposal, which will probably be simple, but which will also have to be valued economically;
Can I claim damages from the builder for cracks in my house?
Yes, with the expert report drawn up for this purpose, which will have determined the nature of these cracks, their origin and the problem in the construction process that caused them to appear, it will be possible to claim against the builder or those responsible;
They can also claim other habitability damages such as problems in swimming pools, bad odors, damage to facilities, humidity, air filtration, among others.
Legal claim period for cracks in the walls
If these cracks cause the non-fulfilment of the habitability requirements, according to article 17.1.b, the intervening agents will have a liability for 3 years, and from the moment these damages have been manifested, there will be a period of 2 years to exercise the opportune actions;
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