Free · Source-backed · Updated September 2026
A Homeowner’s Reference to Construction Defects
A free, source-backed guide to spotting, documenting, and resolving building defects.
Or start with what you see:
The core journey
Three steps from problem to resolution
- 1
Spot the defect
Water intrusion, roof leaks, foundation cracks, mold, EIFS problems, and hazards in older homes.
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Document it
Inspections, records, and written notices that turn a complaint into evidence.
Learn how to document - 3
Resolve it
Right-to-repair laws, warranties, deadlines, and dispute processes.
Understand your options
Spot the defect
Document it
EIFS and siding
Resolve it
- Right-to-repair laws by state
- Statutes of limitations vs. repose
- New-home builder warranties
- Notice, mediation, arbitration, litigation
Check your state’s deadline
Many states require written notice and a chance to repair before you can sue. Deadlines can bar a claim entirely.
How this reference is written
Each guide is built from primary and authoritative sources: statutes on state legislature sites, court opinions, federal agencies such as EPA, CDC, CPSC, HUD, and the FTC, and standards bodies such as the International Code Council (ICC) and ASTM International. Sources are listed at the end of every page.
- Every factual claim linked to a source
- Statutes read on official legislature sites
- Review date on every page
- No contractor, inspector, or attorney rankings