Extensions

Unfinished extension work - time scale was 12 wks, now at 7 months

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.08 PM

Hi, we chose a builder with a reasonable quote to do a single storey extension on the back of our 3bed semi and a double on the side. The time scales was 12 wks. Although we expected some delays we are now at 7 months. We have asked for a few extras along the way, such as laying a laminate floor and putting up a fence. He also had the dig down an extra metre which we knew would add to costs. We have now paid the original quote in full but he has managed the job badly throughout (although we have no major worries with the quality of his work) and the render is still not even started. I have paid him a large payment last week, stupidly assuming it was for the render. He went 'away for a few days' and did not pay this to the renderers and is claiming it was for other costs we have already paid for (windows, plastics etc) This is a substantial cost remaining and he is now 'on strike' until he gets more money but if we have to pay to get the house finished ourselves we need at least what is left in our contingency. Despite us wanting a contract, he fobbed us off and so we have none! We have always made it clear that we wanted transparency for any 'extras'. Not sure how to proceed as we have only limited funds left and he has already 'lost out' due to bad management and probably under quoting. But these are not our fault and we need our house finished. Any advice, gratefully received. Thanks