Many people will tell you about the do’s and don’ts of hiring a home builder, but do you know how to deal with a difficult home builder? A home builder may look good during the interview process, but may become difficult to deal with once the project begins. His builder might deviate from the original plan, he might be way behind schedule, his contractors might be away most of the time, or his workmanship might be poor. And all these things can spell doom for you. So you have to know how to deal with tricky constructors to make sure things run smoothly.
Speak clearly and decisively with your home builder. In the event of plan changes, be prepared to make quick decisions. Approach the problem calmly and reasonably, but be harsh if the builder tries to force their views on you. You shouldn’t stand and nag on the job site, but do check in with contractors regularly. You must be firm but not harsh. Your home builder may take longer than expected to prepare the home. This delay may be due to unforeseen difficulties. If that’s the case, there’s not much you can do. However, if the delay is due to your builder’s incompetence, speak to your builder directly.
If the project is taking longer than expected, schedule a meeting with your home builder and come up with a new schedule. You and your builder must agree on the new schedule. Make it clear to your builder that you don’t want any more delays and set deadlines for each task. If the builder is making changes that were not in the original plan, stop the work immediately. If you don’t stop working, the builder will keep making changes whenever it wants. If you discover a problem, contact your manufacturer, contractor, or home warranty company. If you are not satisfied with your answers, please contact your attorney.