Do NC laws require contractors to give warranty?
Q: Is my remodeling contractor required by North Carolina law to give me a warranty on the company’s work? A: I’ll start by stating that if you have a specific concern or issue, you should consult with an attorney who has experience in construction law. I have reviewed both the North Carolina Building Code — the Administrative Code and Policies book as well as the Building Code book — and cannot find any reference to warranty obligations for remodeling. However, most remodeling general contractors cover warranty obligations as a part of their construction contract with the homeowner. As a homeowner, I would insist on it. Typically, the warranty is limited to defects of workmanship and restricted to items performed directly by the contractor’s employees. It is helpful to refer to the National Association of Home Builders’ Residential Construction Performance Guidelines as a third-party source for what constitutes acceptable workmanship for various construction items. Subcontractor workm
