Builder's timeline keeps shifting—normal or red flag?

yoga_sophie1585 · 2026-01-21T23:04:11Z

Had a builder promise our house would be done in 8 months, but now we’re at month 10 and they’re saying “just a few more weeks” (again). I get that stuff happens—weather, supply chain, whatever—but it’s starting to feel like I’m getting strung along. Is this just how it goes with construction projects, or should I be more worried? Anyone else been through this?

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If the punch list is still a disaster at handover, that’s usually a sign they rushed or cut corners somewhere.

That’s been my experience too—if the punch list is a mess, it usually means bigger issues are lurking. Have you ever had a builder actually come clean about being behind, or do they just keep moving the goalposts? I’ve found transparency is rare, but maybe I’ve just had bad luck.