Delayed and Blocked Construction Dispute Solicitors
When your building project is delayed or blocked, every day costs money. Whether a neighbour is preventing your work from starting, disputes over boundaries are holding things up, or contractual problems have brought everything to a standstill, you need a building dispute lawyer that gets your project back on track.
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Delayed and blocked construction disputes we can help with
Our construction dispute solicitors based in Manchester, Sale and Chester handle:
Neighbour disputes blocking your construction
If a neighbour is objecting to your building work or trying to stop it altogether, our neighbour dispute solicitors help you understand your legal position and take the right steps to move forward. We handle disputes over boundaries, access rights, and objections that are holding up your project, working to resolve matters quickly so you can get back to building.
How to handle a construction project delay
When delays arise from contractual disputes with builders or contractors, we help you enforce deadlines and recover losses. Whether your builder has walked off site, missed completion dates, or disputes have caused work to stall, we provide practical advice on your options and the best route to getting your project finished.
Party wall and boundary disputes
Disagreements over party walls or property boundaries can bring construction to a complete stop. Our property dispute solicitors in Manchester, Sale and Chester help resolve these issues, whether through negotiation or formal legal proceedings, so your building work can continue.
Right to light disputes
When neighbours claim your building work will block their light, it can delay or halt your entire project. We assess the strength of right to light claims, negotiate settlements where possible, and defend your position if the matter needs to go to court.
Builder and contractor disputes
If your builder has breached their contract, delivered substandard work, or abandoned the project, we help you take action to recover costs and get the work completed properly. We handle disputes over payment, quality, and timescales to protect your interests and get your construction back on schedule.
How the construction dispute process works
- Assess the delay or blockage
We start by reviewing your contract, correspondence and any evidence of delays or obstructions. This helps us establish who’s at fault, what your legal remedies are, and the quickest route to getting your project moving again. We will provide you with formal advice on the merits of your position.
- Send formal notice
We issue a letter before action to the party causing the delay or blockage, setting out your position and what needs to happen. Courts expect you to follow pre-action protocols, so this step matters if the dispute escalates.
- Gather supporting evidence
We collect surveys, expert reports and documentary proof of delays and costs. Builders often dispute timelines, and neighbours sometimes exaggerate the impact of building work. Solid evidence removes the guesswork and strengthens your position.
- Negotiate or take court action
Most construction disputes settle once the evidence is clear. We push for practical solutions that get your project back on track. If negotiations fail, we’ll take the matter to court to secure the outcome you need.
Why choose Slater Heelis for construction disputes
Sorting out delayed and blocked construction projects
We’ve been helping homeowners, developers and businesses across the country resolve construction disputes for years. Our solicitors know how to handle neighbour objections, builder delays, and contractual problems that bring building work to a halt. We’ll tell you honestly whether your dispute is worth fighting, what it’s likely to cost, and the fastest way to get your project moving again.
Local solicitors who know the area
We’re based in Manchester, Sale and Chester, so you can meet us face-to-face to discuss your building project. Construction disputes often involve local neighbours, regional contractors and properties across the North West, so having solicitors who understand the area and can visit sites when needed makes a real difference. We also have experience working with developers nationwide and are able to meet in person or remotely.
Recognised excellence you can trust
We’re listed in The Times Best Law Firms for 2026, and The Legal 500 recognises us as one of the leading firms in the North West. With over 1,400 reviews and an average rating of 4.9/5 on ReviewSolicitors, our clients trust us enough to recommend us to their families and friends.
If your building project is delayed or blocked by neighbour disputes, builder problems, or contractual issues, we’re here to help.
Call us on 0330 111 3131 or get in touch through our online enquiry form to speak with our construction dispute solicitors.
We’re based in Manchester, Sale, and Chester with offices open for face-to-face meetings, and we also work with clients across the UK. You’ll get regular updates at every stage while we handle all the legal work and take the pressure off you so you can focus on getting your project finished.
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