Construction Defect Legal Services for Colorado Lofts & High Rises.
Understanding.
Loft and high-rise defect claims are among the most complex in Colorado. A single defect in a multi-story building can ripple through hundreds of units, pull in dozens of subcontractors and insurers, and run up repair costs that dwarf any other property type. For the boards, unit owners, and investors behind these buildings, the stakes are unlike anything in lower-density construction.
Finding a Defect
Where do I look?
Our Recovery Process.
High-rise buildings are the most technically demanding defect cases in Colorado. Vertical construction adds risks low-rise properties never face: glass curtain walls spanning dozens of floors, elevators and life-safety systems residents rely on daily, podium decks and underground parking, and water intrusion that can travel many floors before it’s ever seen. One failure in the building’s shell can affect hundreds of units and millions in shared infrastructure. We have the expert network, technical depth, and courtroom experience to take on that complexity and recover what these communities are owed.
Vertical forensic investigation of multi-floor buildings.
Life-safety system analysis of mechanical systems.
Complex review of load bearing structures.
Multi-party litigation to hold every party responsible.
Full-scope recovery that funds permanent repairs.
A solid foundation makes for a solid building.
Colorado’s Premier Construction Defect Attorneys for Lofts & High Rises.
Why Choose Us?
Finding a Defect
Where do I look?
We have the expertise, resources, and litigation experience to handle claims at the scale high-rise and loft buildings demand. We’ve represented Colorado communities from boutique loft conversions to 800-unit luxury towers, recovering the funds they needed for comprehensive repairs without passing the cost to unit owners.
Vertical Expertise.
From curtain walls and glazing to podium decks and below-grade parking, we understand the unique systems that make high-rise litigation so complex.
Technical Depth.
High-rise construction demands specialized forensic expertise, and we bring the engineers and building envelope experts capable of investigating every system in your building.
Life-Safety Focus.
We investigate the elevators, fire suppression, and mechanical systems your residents depend on, holding builders accountable for the defects that put safety at risk.
Built for Complexity.
The most technically demanding buildings require the most experienced firm, and we have the resources to take on high-rise claims that other firms cannot.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Hearn & Fleener helps Colorado loft and high rise owners meet all of these responsibilities with confidence.
Let’s look at some common construction defects lofts & high rises face in Colorado.
Common Defects in Lofts & High Rises.
Common Issues.
High rise and loft buildings face defects that are fundamentally different from lower-density homes. More complex systems, larger shared infrastructure, and denser occupancy mean these defects carry higher technical complexity, higher repair costs, and greater life-safety implications than any other property type.
Finding a Defect
Where do I look?
Problems with high-strength concrete floors, post-tensioned slabs (concrete reinforced with tensioned steel cables), and steel connections are among the most serious defects a high rise can have. When structural elements aren’t built to spec, they can threaten the stability of the whole building and require repairs affecting every floor at once.
Structural.
High rise buildings rely on curtain walls (the outer glass-and-metal skin) to manage water, wind, and temperature across dozens of floors. When these are poorly designed or installed, you get water intrusion around windows, drafts, and in severe cases glass failures that put residents below at risk.
Window Failures.
High rise buildings rely on centralized chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and vertical plumbing that serve every unit at once. When these are poorly designed or installed, failures hit every floor together, driving up energy costs, generating comfort complaints, and causing hidden leaks that damage the structure inside the walls.
HVAC Systems.
Substandard elevator installation and cheap components are a common cause of premature failure. When an elevator fails ahead of its service life, the repair costs are steep and the impact on residents is immediate, and these failures are fully recoverable under Colorado construction defect law.
Elevators.
Inadequate fire-stopping between floors, stairwell pressurization failures, defective sprinklers, and compromised fire-rated assemblies all create direct regulatory and liability exposure for owners and boards. We treat these life-safety defects with the highest urgency of anything we handle.
Fire Systems.
Soundproofing.
Failing to meet the sound-insulation ratings Colorado building code requires (the Sound Transmission Class, or STC) is one of the most common and overlooked defects in loft and condo buildings. When floors and shared walls don’t meet those standards, noise carries between units, frustrating residents and lowering property values and resale appeal.
If your high rise building is showing any of these issues, you may have a valid construction defect claim.
When a High-Rise Fails, the Stakes Rise With It. We Help You Recover Every Dollar.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
High-rise defects are among the most complex & expensive claims in Colorado.
In a loft or high rise, defects carry consequences low rise buildings don’t. One curtain wall failure can send water down dozens of floors. A faulty elevator or fire system puts every resident at risk. Structural problems in a podium deck or parking structure can threaten the whole building. With hundreds of units and millions in shared infrastructure at stake, the exposure grows with every floor.
We have the technical depth and litigation experience to take on the most demanding buildings in Colorado. We investigate every system, identify every responsible party, and recover the funds your community needs for permanent repairs, all at no upfront cost and no risk to your reserves.
See why Colorado loft & high rise owners choose Hearn & Fleener.
Successful Case Results.
Our Results.
Every loft and high rise community is different, but our commitment to maximizing recovery isn’t. These are real results for Colorado loft and high rise communities, where the association paid nothing out of pocket and every dollar recovered funded permanent repairs.
Real Results for our Clients.
Our results show why we’re the trusted.
Denver Highrise.
A landmark 800-unit Denver tower, with units selling for up to $5 million, came to us after residents hit widespread construction failures: water intrusion through the EIFS exterior (a synthetic stucco-like cladding), leaks around windows on multiple floors, flat-roof leaks and ponding, and failures in the central heating and cooling systems. We assembled high-rise forensic specialists, curtain wall experts, and mechanical engineers to document every failure across all 800 units, and resolved the case with a confidential settlement that fully funded the remediation.
800 unit tower.
Failure in HVAC systems.
Confidential settlement.
Water intrusion through the walls.
A community restored.
A solid foundation makes for a solid building.
Aging Denver Highrise.
An established Denver high-rise began experiencing serious water intrusion after a rooftop pool renovation. The pool was poorly designed and built, letting water penetrate the roof structure and migrate into the floors below. We pursued the responsible contractors and recovered $700,000 for the building, fully funding repairs to the pool and all related water damage.
Older high rise community.
Leaking rooftop pool.
Progressive building damage.
$700,000 recovery.
Lasting repairs.
Rebuilding a community to last.
Your Building Could Be Next.
The communities behind these results once faced defects that felt overwhelming. One call to Hearn & Fleener set their recovery in motion. Yours could be next.
Recognizing a potential defect is one thing. Proving it is another and that’s where our proven four-step process comes in.
Take the First Step in Protecting Your Building.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
A high rise defect only grows more expensive the longer it waits.
If your loft or high rise community is showing signs of construction defects, or you simply aren’t sure, we’re glad to take a look. Contact us today for your free, confidential inspection and report. No cost, no obligation, and no risk to your reserves. Just experienced Colorado high-rise attorneys ready to help your community.
From multi-floor water intrusion and failing curtain walls to defective elevators and podium decks, we investigate every system, hold every responsible party accountable, and recover the funds your community needs for permanent repairs, all at no upfront cost and no risk to your reserves.
The sooner you reach out, the more options your community will have. Contact us today for your free, confidential inspection and report, and let Colorado’s most experienced high-rise attorneys go to work for your building.
Colorado Highrise Construction Defects Demand Colorado's Most Experienced Attorneys.
High-rise and loft claims involve more parties, more systems, and more financial complexity than any other property type. Colorado also sets firm filing deadlines, and in high-rise cases the cost of delay adds up fast, so it’s worth acting sooner rather than later.
Contact Hearn & Fleener today for a free confidential inspection and written report. No upfront costs, no obligation, and no disruption to your building's operations.
You only pay us when your community recovers.