Warranties & Construction Defects

Welcome

Hello, and welcome. This is Super Structures General Contractors — a national general contractor headquartered in Powhatan, Virginia — here to help you and your clients build something that lasts. We're glad you're with us, and we look forward to connecting with you.

Let me tell you why Warranties & Construction Defects pays off down the road. Here's the heart of it: You're on the hook for express and implied warranties and for defects until the statute of repose runs (often 6–10+ years) — build to spec, document everything, and flow warranties down to subs. Do this right and it shows up in your work, your reputation, and your paycheck.

Your legal exposure doesn't end at final payment — it can run for years.

Warranties

• Express warranty — what your contract promises (often a 1-year workmanship warranty).
• Implied warranties — created by law even if unwritten: of workmanlike performance and (for builders/sellers) habitability.
• Manufacturer warranties pass through on products you install.

Defect liability & the clock

• Statute of limitations — time to sue starts when a defect is/should be discovered.
• Statute of repose — an absolute cutoff (often 6–10+ years after completion) after which claims are barred, even undiscovered ones.
• Latent vs. patent defects — hidden vs. obvious; hidden defects extend exposure.

Reduce risk

Build to code and spec, document approvals and inspections, keep as-builts and closeout records, respond to warranty calls promptly, and require the same warranty flow-down from your subs.

Takeaway: You're on the hook for express and implied warranties and for defects until the statute of repose runs (often 6–10+ years) — build to spec, document everything, and flow warranties down to subs.

Educational overview — not legal advice. Construction law varies by state and by contract; consult a licensed construction attorney for your situation.