Things to Do When You Have Contractor Problems
There is nothing quite like a home renovation that goes smoothly, and working with a contractor that knows what they are doing. However, that is in a perfect world, as most projects will have their fair share of hiccups, and depending on how your contractor deals with them, they have the potential to bring your project to a screeching halt. Whether you are living through a nightmare, or just worried about facing such issues in the future, below are 2 ways you can try to nip any problems in the bud, salvage your relationship with the contractor, and turn your project around!
Communicate in Writing
Most issues that arise between contractors and homeowners come down to miscommunication and poor updates. All too often contractors will get so wrapped up in the project details, that they fail to give proper notification of progress and setbacks to the homeowners.
While it is best to establish communication right from the get-go, if you are living with a deteriorating relationship with your contractor, try to kick-start the communication again, and always get everything in writing. Texts and emails are ideal, even when you have verbal communication, tell the contractor you will send an email recapping the conversation just to make sure you are both on the same page.
Be Understanding To A Certain Degree
When working on a complex project, it is only a matter of time before something is bound to go wrong. And it could be a mistake or an event that is beyond anyone’s control. An experienced contractor should not be thrown by short-term setbacks, and the project’s timeline must have enough leeway built-in, to accommodate such issues.
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