Why do contractors take forever?

The reason why home remodeling projects tend to always cost more and take longer than agreed upon is because some general contractors want to make maximum money from you. Making maximum profits is Business 101. However, some general contractors (GC) go too far.

How do you deal with a contractor taking too long?

What should you not say to a contractor?

Why do renovations take so long?

Home renovations can take anywhere from a few weeks for minor projects to six to nine months for larger projects. If you're remodeling an entire home, it could take up to a year. Some projects take a long time because of budget problems, scheduling issues, unforeseen delays, and expanding the scope of the project.

What do you do when a contractor doesn't come and finish the job?

You can file complaints with the Better Business Bureau, Angie's List, online review sites, and most important, your state's contractor's licensing board or commission. Typically, these boards or commissions have simple, online filing procedures that make it easy to make a complaint against a negligent contractor.

What A General Contractor Does

Can I sue my contractor for delays?

Absolutely. Homeowners want to sue for unreasonable delays all the time.

Why are contractors so unreliable?

Contractors are often considered to be unreliable because of the reputation earned from inexperienced or unprofessional craftsmen.

How do you motivate a slow contractor?

Are contractors crooks?

The answer is a resounding no. The overwhelming majority of contractors, subcontractors and remodelers are honest, hardworking, decent people who work in a tough business that is fraught with challenges and high expectations.

Do house projects ever end?

The home improvements are often small, but there's a never-ending amount of them. It often feels as though there are a million little improvements we want to make – all of which require time and money, which makes it impossible to accomplish all of them at once.

How do you tell if a contractor is ripping you off?

Why do contractors not call back?

Reason #1: They're busy.

“I would say that half of the time, it is not that contractors are ignoring your calls, it is simply that they are busy and they forget," says Teris Pantazes, founder of Settle Rite, a Baltimore, MD home improvement contractor focused on inspection repairs for homeowners.

Should you tell a contractor your budget?

If you have ever asked yourself if you should provide your contractor with a remodel budget, the answer is YES. Remodeling contractors ask you for your budget for several reasons, all of which are meant to help you.

How do you fire a contractor nicely?

Always terminate the contractor in writing, rather than orally. Even if the contractor doesn't show up for work, you have to document the termination by sending a written notice specifying the reason for termination without defaming the contractor.

How do you deal with difficult contractors?

Can a contractor fire a client?

Check Your Contract

Make sure you're legally allowed to fire the client. It's easier to end a working relationship at the end of a contract than it is to break things off in the middle of one.

Are contractors honest?

Make sure the contractor is licensed

REMEMBER Most licensed contractors are competent, honest, hardworking and financially responsible. However, most of the problems CSLB sees could be prevented if homeowners knew their home improvement rights and took responsibility for their project.

Can you negotiate with contractors?

A: Yes, you can negotiate with a contractor; the trick is doing it without making it feel like a negotiation. Anytime you're haggling over someone's work (versus a mass-produced product like a car or flat-screen television), look for a way to ask for a lower price without any suggestion of insult.

What to do when you get scammed by a contractor?

Department of Consumer Affairs: Consider filing a complaint with your state's consumer protection division and ask them for help with your case. Local District Attorney's Office: Contact your local district attorney's office and ask them how to file a fraud complaint or formal police report.

How do you tell a contractor they got the job?

How do you have a difficult conversation with a contractor?

Why are handymen so unreliable?

Perfectionistic. Some handymen tend to run late and take too long on jobs because they care too much. They spend a lot more time than they intended to because they want to get things right. But if someone can't manage time properly, everyone else's projects suffer and the whole schedule falls apart.

How do I know if my contractor is good?

What questions should I ask my general contractor?

How do contractors deal with mistakes?

Listen and avoid blame

When you confront your contractor with the mistake, let them tell their side of the story. It would be best if you didn't start blaming people around the construction site, because they will feel hurt, and your project's workflow will change.