Steven Hayward, construction lawyer at IBB Solicitors, looks into the growing trend of building basements and the issues involved when considering a claim for defective work. For advice on construction dispute resolution please see: https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/construction-and-engineering/construction-and-engineering-dispute-resolution For advice on legal issues associated with construction procurement please see: https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/construction-and-engineering/procurement For the creation of construction and engineering contracts please see: https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/construction-and-engineering/standard-construction-and-engineering-contracts