Owners Of Custom Homes

Building a custom home is one of the largest financial commitments most people make. You hired a builder you trusted. You reviewed plans, selected materials, signed a contract, and waited. And then something went wrong.

Maybe the workmanship isn’t what was promised. Maybe you’re finding defects that weren’t visible at closing. Maybe the builder walked off the job before it was finished, or is pointing to subcontractors, weather, or your own decisions to avoid responsibility for problems that are clearly their fault.

At Volpe Law, LLC, we represent homeowners in disputes with builders and contractors. We understand what these cases involve, what Colorado law requires before certain claims can be filed, and what a realistic resolution looks like given your specific contract, your specific defects, and the specific conduct of the builder involved.

This is not a situation where general legal advice is enough. The details matter enormously, and we work through them carefully.

What We Do

Homeowner Litigation

When a builder fails to perform and won’t make it right, legal action is sometimes the only path forward. We handle these cases in Colorado state courts, in mediation, and in arbitration.

• Construction defect claims against builders and contractors
• Breach of contract claims for failure to complete or perform
• Fraud and misrepresentation claims when a builder made promises they didn’t keep
• Claims for cost of repair or diminished property value
• Warranty disputes
• Disputes involving abandoned or incomplete construction
• Claims against subcontractors whose work contributed to the defect
• Mechanics lien defense when a contractor files a lien on your home

Counsel Before and During Construction

Not all homeowner legal problems start after the home is built. We also advise homeowners during the planning and construction process.

• Custom home construction contract review before you sign
• Review of builder warranties and what they actually cover
• Advice on documentation practices during construction
• Legal guidance when disputes arise mid-project before they escalate
• Review of change orders and budget amendments

Who We Represent

• Owners of custom-built homes
• Homeowners dealing with post-closing construction defects
• Buyers who inherited a defect from a prior owner’s construction project
• Homeowners whose builder has abandoned the project or gone out of business
• Homeowners facing a mechanics lien from a contractor or subcontractor

You Invested in a Custom Home. When the Builder Doesn’t Deliver, You Have Options.

Colorado has specific pre-litigation requirements for construction defect claims. In most cases, you are required to provide written notice to the contractor before filing suit, and the contractor has the right to inspect and make an offer to repair. How that process is handled affects your case. Doing it wrong can limit your options.

We guide you through every step. Call Volpe Law, LLC for a case review before you send any notice or take any action on your own.