Blog

Rubble foundations could be 'multi-billion dollar problem' for Canterbury homeowners

Details

rubblefoundations

Earthquake damage could be hiding under the floors of pre-1970s homes in Christchurch, an earthquake lawyer says.

Peter Woods, a partner at Anthony Harper, held a meeting for affected homeowners on Monday night, with the invitation specifying that no insurance company affiliates could attend.

Strategies used to repair such homes following the Canterbury earthquakes were failing and causing additional damage, he said.

Read full article