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Submit plansOur builder is unhappy with us because of the changes we have asked him to make. He is hinting that it is costing time and money and will need to be addressed at the end of the job. Our problem is that neither of us has had anything to do with the building trade before, so we find it hard to make decisions on the position and colour of some items until they are fixed. We haven’t fallen out with him yet, but we’re not sure how to achieve what we want while keeping him happy.
There is a lot of talk about cowboy builders, but most builders just want to get the job finished and move on. Working for an indecisive client who makes frequent changes to a previously agreed specification is frustrating. Explain to the builder that your inexperience is what is causing the problem and he may suggest a way of solving this dilemma together. But, don’t be surprised if you are presented with a bill for the cost of the delays at the end of the job.
