1875 Lawrence Street Suite 850
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone 303.779.0077
Facsimile 303.779.4924
Email the Firm
Western Slope Office
Offices at Snowmass
Snowmass Village, CO
Telephone 970.923.8872
The Voice of Colorado’s HomeownersSullan2, Sandgrund, Smith & Perczak, P.C.Denver Construction Defect LawyersThe attorneys of Sullan2, Sandgrund, Smith & Perczak, P.C. represent Colorado homeowner associations and individual home owners in construction defect cases. These cases usually involve six, general types of problems: Soil and Slope Instability Problems and Other Geologic HazardsColorado's expansive and collapsing soils, and its many hillside and mountainous communities, present significant challenges to builders and developers. Problems such as landslides, rock falls and flooding can be foreseen and dealt with through proper engineering and construction techniques. More about Soil & Slope Instability. Design ErrorsStructures and systems are sometimes designed so that, as a practical matter, they do not work or do not work adequately. This can include the deficient design of septic, heating, sanitary, plumbing, ventilation, roof, exterior siding, building envelope, and irrigation systems, as well as flooring systems, among other parts of a home. More on how these problems affect Condominiums, Townhomes and Homeowner Associations and Individual Homeowners and Neighborhoods. Poor Workmanship, Defective Building Envelopes and Other Construction DefectsPerhaps the most common homeowner complaint is poor workmanship, especially in a seller's market, where home construction has trouble keeping up with demand, and unqualified, inexperienced, or unsupervised laborers or “low-ball bid” subcontractors are sometimes employed. Most reputable builders recognize that some poor workmanship may find its way into a home and, as a result, these builders allow home owners to develop problem "punch lists" for the builder to perform before closing, and for a reasonable period afterwards, sometimes through a limited warranty. Failing Roadways and Infrastructure Roadways and other community infrastructure and amenities require careful design and construction, and must take into account soil and environmental conditions. Construction problems may take years to show up, but when they do, the repair bill can be devastating. More on Failing Roadways and Infrastructure. Building Material and Product Failures From time to time, structural components and building materials fail. Sometimes this is due to manufacturing errors, sometimes it is due to improper construction methods or application, and sometimes it is due to the interaction of the components or materials with the environment. More about Construction Material and Building Product Failures. Insurance Disputes and Serious Personal Injury The Firm has great experience working with insurance policies of all kinds. Some staff attorneys were formerly employed by insurers and they have additional insight into insurance issues from this experience. Serious personal injury claims arising from poor construction can include electrocution, burns from fires and allergic reactions to volatile or toxic building materials. More about Insurance Disputes and Serious Personal Injury. Effective Communications: Sample Trial Exhibits To see how the Firm translates complicated construction defect problems into easy-to-understand concepts for judges and juries see Effective Communications: Sample Trial Exhibits. Consumer Reports® has created a useful graphic alerting homeowners how to identify substandard construction. Effective October 1, 2007, the firm name changed from Vanatta, Sullan, Sandgrund, Sullan and Smith, P.C. to Sullan2, Sandgrund, Smith & Perczak, P.C. Mr. Sandgrund became "Of Counsel" then as well, and Ms. Mari Perczak joined the firm on that date and become a shareholder. It will take several months for the website to be fully updated to reflect these changes. Free Consultation: Contact the Denver Construction Defect Lawyers at Sullan2, Sandgrund, Smith & Perczak, P.C. Learn More: Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Defects Serving home owners and homeowner associations in Metro Denver and on the Front Range, in the High Country and along the Western Slope of Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, Littleton, Broomfield, Centennial, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Brighton, Vail and Aspen and Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, Boulder, Weld, Adams, Grand, Mesa, Mineral, Eagle, Garfield, Animas, Summit and El Paso counties. “Because each person’s situation is unique, and the law is constantly changing, please do not rely on anything in this Website as legal advice. To understand your legal rights you must speak directly to a lawyer about your problem. Read our complete disclaimer” |
Sullan2, Sandgrund, Smith & Perczak, P.C.
1875 Lawrence Street
Suite 850
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone 303.779.0077
Facsimile 303.779.4924
E-Mail the Firm