Builder construction trucks destroyed roads

Hi,

Most of our neighborhood was built in the past 3 years by three builders. Over time, the road conditions have deteriorated which we are pretty confident is caused by the builder's construction trucks which enter and exit the neighborhood constantly. The costs to repair the roads has been quoted to be over 100K. Do we have any ability to seek reimbursement (even partial) from the builders for the damage? Any recommendations? We are in GA.

Thanks.

Most communities have residential grade roads, so commercial vehicles coming and going can beat up the roads pretty quickly.

Has the community been turned over to the homeowners yet, or is there still a developer involved? If the latter, it's reasonable to negotiate some agreement to repair the roads prior to turnover. (The builder that I work for resurfaces roads as one of the last tasks in finishing a community.)

If homeowners are in charge and the builders have moved on to other things, you'll probably have a harder time getting them to accept responsibility. So yes, a chat with the association attorney is needed.

In several new communities I have lived in, the developer waits until turnover to put the top coat of asphalt or cement on the roads, just because of the wear and tear from construction. Are you sure the roads are completed? If the community has been turned over by the developer, was there anything in the turnover documents regarding the roads? I think we need more information.