Building Lawyers Adelaide

Your Trusted Partner for Construction Contracts, Building Project Delays, Debt Recovery & Building Disputes.

20+ Years’ Experience

Senior Lawyers
Affordable Prices
Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers

Building Lawyers Adelaide

Expert Legal Advice in Challenging Construction Times

The construction industry has been fraught with issues since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global supply shortage leading to escalating material prices, labour shortages and widespread project delays which have seen many builders go out of business. Our experienced Building and Construction Lawyers have been helping families, businesses, subcontractors and builders to navigate the challenges of the building industry for over 20 years, and we are here to provide the expert legal guidance and support you need.

Free Initial Consultation

Know your rights, understand your options and get an estimate of the costs involved before committing to anything.

Extensive Building Expertise

We handle all building projects including residential, commercial and industrial new builds, extensions and specialised projects such as kitchen and bathroom renovations.

Competitive Prices

Quality legal support shouldn’t break the bank which is why we offer personalised service from Senior Lawyers at competitive prices.

Lawyers for Building Dispute Resolution

Building disputes can arise from a wide range of situations including contract terms, project delays, defective work, or payment issues. Our specialist Building and Construction Lawyers offer a structured approach to resolving conflicts aiming for fair and practical solutions ideally avoiding litigation. Whether through alternative dispute resolution or Court representation, our expert Building Lawyers will rigorously and efficiently pursue your best interests.

Building & Construction Law Services

Building Contracts

Builder Administration / Insolvency / Bankruptcy

Building Defects

Payment Issues

Building Delays

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Building Contracts  – Safeguarding Your Interests

Building Lawyer For Individuals & Families

Our Building Lawyers specialise in helping home buyers and families by meticulously reviewing, amending, and clarifying building and renovation contracts to ensure there are no nasty surprises. Some clients do not know that for domestic building or renovation work that costs $12,000 or more, there must be a written building contract (and builders’ indemnity insurance).

A good building contract not only sets out the scope of the project, the material specifications, costs and timelines, but it also contains provisions for how to handle changes to manage risks and help avoid disputes. If you need help understanding your building contract or are under pressure to accept a builder’s price increase or contract alterations, please reach out for a complimentary initial consultation. Our Lawyers are skilled in evaluating the fairness and legality of building contracts/contract changes and will act to protect your interests and investment.

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Construction Lawyer For Builders

Coombe Lawyers Adelaide’s Construction Lawyers regularly help new and established builders with construction contracts. From drafting and reviewing contracts to safeguard your interests and align with the challenges of modern-day construction to advice on making changes to pre-existing contracts, we are here to help you mitigate risk and maintain positive client relationships.

Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers
Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers

Builder Administration / Insolvency / Bankruptcy  – Expert Guidance for Individuals, Families, Businesses & Builders

For Families & Sub-contractors

Many individuals, families, businesses and sub-contractors in South Australia have suffered difficult legal and financial issues because their builder has entered into administration/liquidation. If you have been impacted, please reach out for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. Our experienced Building Lawyers can explain your options, assess any indemnity insurance, and offer expert legal advice.

For Builders

If you’re a builder grappling with potential insolvency, our Lawyers can help you explore tailored strategies like debt consolidation, voluntary administration/liquidation/bankruptcy, or restructuring to help your business regain financial stability. Please call for a free initial telephone consultation to help understand your options.

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Building Defect Issues – Protecting Your Investment

When building defects come to light (on handover, or months/years later), our Building Lawyers can step in to assist, offering specialised services to address and rectify defective building materials or workmanship. Our Lawyers can prepare notices to compel your builder to remediate the building defects, investigate the nature and extent of defects to determine the responsible party and associated liabilities, or advise you on how to proceed if your builder is no longer trading.

Our expert Lawyers can assist you if any dispute arises concerning building defects (via litigation or alternative dispute resolution) and will act in your best interests to ensure your rights are upheld and the quality/integrity of your building is restored.

Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers
Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers
Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers

Builder Payment Issues & Debt Recovery

Coombe Lawyers Adelaide’s Building and Construction Lawyers are experts in securing quick and efficient progress payments under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA).

If you are a person or business that has carried out construction work or supplied building materials and is waiting on a payment, we can utilise that Act to secure prompt payment. The Act discourages prolonged legal battles and complex proceedings, allowing you to get paid what you are owed without incurring significant legal costs.

Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers
Coombe Layers Adelaide Building Lawyers

Building Delays

Building delays are a significant source of financial stress for stakeholders, but our experienced Building Lawyers are here to help. From assessing the legal implications of delays to negotiating with the builder or handling building litigation and compensation claims, our Lawyers offer comprehensive support. We understand the intricate details of construction contracts and the complexities of the industry and provide commercially sensible legal solutions tailored to your specific situation.

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TESTIMONIAL

“We engaged Adam Coombe to assist us in a complex property dispute. Adam was brilliant. He guided and advised us on every step of the process and potential outcomes. His professionalism, attention to detail and clear communication made the dispute process less traumatic for us. Thanks to Adam’s assistance, we had a positive outcome to our case.”

– Karen and Duane Slabbert

TESTIMONIAL

“Adam Coombe was specifically recommended to handle my difficult matter. Adam Coombe has superb people skills and a courtly manner and he brought my matter to a timely and satisfactory close. I therefore highly recommend him for legal matters.”

– Lyndall Williams