On Aug 21, 4:56*pm, John Wheeler wrote:
I have a home that was built with a costly structural defect. One of
the load bearing stud walls was built without adequate concrete
footing.

I contacted the home builder, who told me to contact a structural
engineer. The engineer informed me that the home builder was liable
for structural defects for four years after the home's construction.
Can anyone point me to an online reference with this information or
anything helpful.

Thanks

John-

You have not said how old the home is or how long you have owned it.

I contacted the home builder, who told me to contact a structural engineer

The home builder who built the home, right?

I think you're leaving out lots of important details (some have been
filed in as the thread has continued)

Looks to be like you contacted the builder about a "costly structural
defect" (how you determined its existence or cost is another issue).

He said "contact a structural engineer"..did the builder also say "&
see what he says or see what the fix would be".

Going the legal route is costly, time consuming & usually
unsatisfying.

Sounds like the builder is being reasonable. Just get the engineer to
take a look & develop a concept for repair.
You'll get a lot more for your money working with the engineer & the
builder, plus the problem will get fixed (if it even needs to be
fixed) The lawyer will spend your money on letters, phone calls &
meetings. Your money is better spent on calcs & concrete.

cheers
Bob