Leaky Homes & Leaky Building Disputes

We are New Zealand's leading leaky building law firm; representing over 5,000 clients - both as members of Bodies Corporate and individual leaky home owners. Our track record of settling leaky buildings disputes is unprecedented.

New Zealand's leading leaky building law firm

Grimshaw & Co is the leading law firm involved in the leaky building litigation in New Zealand. Our lawyers have extensive experience in the fields of construction law, property law, and insurance law. As a result we are well qualified to assist you if you have the misfortune to be involved in any dispute arising from the leaky building or leaky home crisis.

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Dedicated team of leaky building lawyers

We have developed a committed and experienced team of lawyers to deal with leaky buildings disputes. We have acted for leaky home owners, developers, design professionals, and contractors alike. We are currently assisting approximately 5,000 clients in claims arising from leaky buildings and we can help you as well.

Due to our extensive experience in the field, we are best placed to provide a candid assessment of whether your property is suffering from leaky building defects, identify who might have been liable and whether there is any limitation or other legal difficulties with your claim.

We can then advise you on the options open to you such as:
  • Litigation in the High or District Court,
  • Adjudication or mediation through the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service, or
  • Other alternative dispute resolutions

Other leaky home / leaky building professionals


We work closely with other professionals in the construction industry such as architects, engineers, building surveyors and valuers in order to ensure that we and you receive the best expert advice available in New Zealand to assist in your leaky home litigation.

We understand the financial and emotional stress that owning a leaky building invariably brings and our staff is dedicated to obtaining the best results for our clients at the most cost-effective price. We won't offer any false hopes or promises; rather, an honest and objective assessment based on our unique experience in this field.

Futher information:

Leaky buildings legal process
Leaky buildings FAQs

Contact us to discuss your leaky house or leaky building dispute