Over the past several years, new-home construction in South Carolina—especially in the Midlands, the Pee Dee, and the Grand Strand areas—has been rapidly expanding, and in 2020 particularly, the housing market has been absolutely booming. Moreover, now that more people are working from home than ever before, we’ve seen a surge in home remodeling and renovations. With this increase in construction activity, however, Mike Kelly Law Group is also receiving more and more inquiries from homeowners about what to do when issues start to arise after the home purchase or renovation process is complete.

Although we generally expect buying a new house or upgrading an old one to be an exciting undertaking and a worthwhile investment, unfortunately, it is not uncommon for major problems to arise months—or even years—after the fact due to unseen construction defects. These defects can manifest in any number of ways—from water intrusion, to cracking walls, to a sinking foundation and sagging floors—and the cost of repair can be prohibitively expensive, especially in the wake of financing a new home or renovation project. We at Mike Kelly Law Group know just how financially and emotionally devastating these discoveries can be for homeowners and their families, and we have helped many clients across the state recover the funds necessary to restore their homes from the builder, contractor, or other at-fault parties.

If you or someone you know is facing a similar situation, we may be able to help. Please feel free to call us at (803) 726-0123 to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team, or visit our website for more information. The year 2020 has presented unimaginable challenges, but financial hardship arising from defects in the construction of your home should not be one of them.