Architect Negligence
Claims Solicitors
If your architect produced defective designs, failed to supervise construction, or gave negligent advice on a building project that caused you financial loss, you may have a claim. Architects are required to hold professional indemnity insurance.
No Win, No Fee — Architect Negligence Claims
If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. We offer no win no fee agreements for architect negligence claims in appropriate cases. ATE insurance covers the other side's costs if you lose — giving you complete financial protection.
After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance — Protection Against the Other Side's Costs
ATE insurance covers you against having to pay the defendant's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, you face no financial risk in pursuing a legitimate architect negligence claim. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.
Types of Claim
Common architect negligence claims
Defective building designs
Where an architect produced designs that were structurally defective, non-compliant with building regulations, or unsuitable for the intended purpose — resulting in defective works or financial loss.
Failure to supervise construction
Where an architect failed to adequately supervise the construction works — allowing defective work to be carried out that should have been identified and corrected.
Planning advice errors
Where an architect gave incorrect advice on planning permission requirements — resulting in works being carried out without consent or a planning refusal.
Failure to identify building defects
Where an architect failed to identify defects in existing building elements during a design or inspection exercise — resulting in defective works being incorporated into a new design.
Cost overruns due to negligent design
Where negligent design errors resulted in significant cost overruns during construction — requiring remedial works or redesign at additional expense.
Negligent contract administration
Where an architect acting as contract administrator failed to properly administer a building contract — resulting in financial loss to the employer.
Your Solicitor
Alex Bailey
Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Alex has extensive experience advising on architect negligence claims across England and Wales. He provides an honest assessment of the merits and likely costs before you commit to a claim, and offers no win no fee arrangements in appropriate cases.
Free Initial Assessment
Tell us about your architect negligence claim
Alex Bailey will review your details and contact you to discuss your claim.
FAQs
Architect negligence — common questions
Can I claim against my architect for negligent design?
Is architect negligence covered by no win no fee?
What is after-the-event (ATE) insurance?
What is the time limit for an architect negligence claim?
What is the minimum value of claim worth pursuing?
Do you act for clients across England and Wales?
Think your architect was negligent?
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