There you are, staying on schedule and getting ready to move into your new home when boom: construction delays. Suddenly your perfect schedule seems more like a general guideline and it causes a ripple effect throughout your build. How do you get back on track" Building a new home can definitely be stressful, especially when […]The post How to Deal with Construction Delays appeared first on Freshome.com.

There you are, staying on schedule and getting ready to move into your new home when boom: construction delays. Suddenly your perfect schedule seems more like a general guideline and it causes a ripple effect throughout your build. How do you get back on track"Building a new home can definitely be stressful, especially when your schedule starts to slip. Everything from weather delays to unethical contractors can throw your build off balance. It might not seem like a big deal, but if you’re planning on selling your current home and moving into your new one based on your builder’s schedule, you know that timing is everything. Don’t let one delay derail your whole build. No build stays perfectly on schedule throughout, but there are some things you can do to prevent and deal with construction delays.Delays are part of the building process. Image: Claude C. Lapp ArchitectsDefine expectations Clear communication is a must before your build ever breaks ground. Have a conversation with your builder about the schedule and how they’ll deal wi...