Your Home May be Rotting Away!
Chris Ligori & Associates represents homeowners and business owners in matters related to defective stucco installation.
Most Florida homes are covered in stucco, which is a layer of cement designed to seal your home from moisture. But when stucco is applied too quickly, it can lead to cracking, which can then allow water in.
During the housing construction boom of the early 2000s and again in the housing rebound, stucco was quickly and improperly installed. As a result, homes have been damaged and often, you may not even be aware of it.
If your home has been damaged by rotting stucco, call our Tampa stucco lawyers today. Schedule a free legal consultation to learn about the potential next steps in the legal process.
Extensive interior damage caused by defective stucco
Defective or improperly installed stucco can cause serious interior damage to your home. Some of the types of damage may include:
- Rotted wood framing
- Water soaked insulation
- Toxic mold growth
- Cracking and bulging due to improper installation or materials
- Efflorescence, where white, chalky deposits appear on the surface due to water-soluble salts being drawn out
- Separating from the underlying substrate, causing sections to fall off or deteriorate
- Termite infestation
The physical damage is just one of the effects of rotting or defective stucco on the outside of your home. The damage can also result in:
- Decreased Property Value: Visible defects and the potential for hidden damage can significantly reduce the market value of affected properties.
- Increased Energy Costs: Compromised stucco can lead to poor insulation, increasing your cooling costs.
- Legal and Repair Costs: Homeowners may face significant expenses related to legal actions and repairs needed to address the damage.
How do I know if my stucco is defective?
These are the common signs that your stucco is falling apart and is in need of repair:
- cracked or bumpy stucco
- stucco is falling off or pulling away from structure
- the damage is not always obvious – the only way to determine if you have damage is to have it inspected by an experienced professional engineer.
Our firm knows the best engineers and general contractors in the industry. These experts are most qualified to identify defective stucco and fix the problem.
Don’t wait until the stucco starts to crack and fall off your building. There are STRICT TIME LIMITS you must abide by when bringing forth your claim.
For decades, our attorneys have helped property owners recover repair funds for cracked and damaged buildings. Contact Chris Ligori & Associates for a free consultation to find out if you can force the builder to pay for your stucco repairs. Our Tampa stucco lawyers are ready to advocate for your interests and the initial legal consultation is free of charge.