The plaintiff sued a contractor for damages arising from water leakage into a basement foundation constructed under her trailer.
The court found that the contractor used a slab‑on‑grade method due to a high water table but failed to follow certain standard industry practices, including properly extending the waterproofing membrane and ensuring drainage measures consistent with the Building Code.
Expert evidence established that remedial work was necessary to prevent further water infiltration and bring the structure into compliance.
Claims for rental income, personal property damage, interior demolition, and general damages were largely rejected due to insufficient proof.
The court awarded damages for foundation remediation, anchoring of the trailer, interior repainting, and a contingency allowance.
