Hollington Law Firm, LLC

Elizabeth Construction Defect Lawyer

Elizabeth, Colorado offers homeowners the peace of rural living with proximity to the Denver metro area. But as more people build homes on acreage lots, and as new subdivisions spring up across Elbert County, construction defect problems are becoming increasingly common.

At Hollington Law Firm, we help Elizabeth homeowners hold builders, contractors, and developers accountable when their homes suffer from foundation problems, drainage failures, structural defects, and other construction issues.

Whether you live in a custom home in Running Brook Estates, a new build in Gold Creek, or an acreage property outside town, we’re ready to fight for your right to repairs and compensation.

Common Construction Defects in Elizabeth Homes

Elizabeth sits on expansive clay soils, similar to neighboring Douglas and Elbert Counties. Builders must account for these soils when engineering foundations, grading lots, and designing drainage systems. Unfortunately, many homes are built by developers or contractors cutting corners to save costs.

We’ve seen recurring defects in homes across Gold Creek, Running Brook Estates, Gambel Oaks, Sun Country Meadows, and Independence neighborhoods, including:

  • Foundation cracking and movement: Poor soil preparation and insufficient deep foundations lead to settling, cracking slabs, uneven floors, and structural shifting. Learn more about Colorado’s soil-related risks on our Expansive Soils Claims page.

  • Improper grading and drainage failures: Builders sometimes fail to install adequate swales, culverts, or grading slopes, directing water toward the home instead of away. Resulting water intrusion damages basements and crawl spaces. See 5 Ways Builders Cut Corners at the Expense of Homebuyers for how these shortcuts occur.

  • Cracked stucco or siding failure: We’ve helped Elizabeth homeowners deal with cracked stucco and warped siding, especially in areas exposed to wind and shifting soils.

  • Retaining wall and landscape feature failure: Homes built on sloped acreage lots often include retaining walls or boulder walls that fail due to poor engineering or drainage.

  • Roofing defects and missing waterproofing layers: Some rural builds use lower-cost materials or skip essential underlayment, leading to leaks and long-term water damage.

These defects aren’t just aesthetic—they threaten your home’s structural integrity, health (due to mold), and resale value.

Your Rights Under Colorado Construction Defect Law

Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA) imposes specific pre-litigation procedures. Before filing a lawsuit against a builder, homeowners must:

  1. Serve a Notice of Claim to the builder identifying the defects

  2. Allow the builder a chance to inspect the defects

  3. Provide the builder an opportunity to offer repairs or settlement

You also must act within strict deadlines: generally 2 years from discovering the defect and no more than 6 years from completion of construction, with some exceptions.

Failing to follow these rules could jeopardize your claim. Learn more about these requirements in Understanding the Costs of Hiring a Construction Defect Lawyer in Colorado.

Why Hollington Law Firm? Exclusive Focus on Homeowners

We don’t represent builders or insurance companies—our focus is 100% on helping homeowners get justice.

  • We understand Elbert County’s unique building challenges, including looser permitting oversight in rural areas

  • Proven success against both local contractors and national builders

  • Direct representation by Super Lawyers-rated attorney W. Neal Hollington

We know the complexities of acreage properties, private well and septic issues, HOA-controlled subdivisions, and rural engineering requirements that affect Elizabeth homes.

What Should Elizabeth Homeowners Do If They Suspect Defects?

  1. Document all defects thoroughly: Take photos, videos, and keep a log of when problems appeared or worsened.

  2. Avoid making major repairs without legal advice: Certain repairs could impact the builder’s inspection rights or limit evidence.

  3. Contact a construction defect lawyer promptly: Don’t let warranty expiration or statute of limitations prevent your claim.

We cover practical first steps in Can You Sue a Builder for Construction Defects in Colorado?

Free Consultation with an Elizabeth Construction Defect Lawyer

Don’t let builder negligence threaten your biggest investment. Hollington Law Firm has helped Colorado homeowners recover repair costs, damages for diminished property value, and hold negligent builders accountable. Schedule your free consultation online. We proudly serve homeowners across Elizabeth, Gold Creek, Running Brook Estates, Gambel Oaks, Sun Country Meadows, Independence, and Elbert County.