Builder's timeline keeps shifting—normal or red flag?
That cabinet thing would drive me nuts. I get that delays happen, but when nobody can tell you what’s actually going on, it just feels sketchy. I’ve had a builder try to blame “supply chain” for weeks, but when I pressed for the supplier’s info, suddenly things moved along. Having at least a rough schedule or Gantt chart is pretty basic—it’s not rocket science. If they can’t show you where things stand, I’d be pretty wary too. Sometimes stuff does just resolve, but clear communication shouldn’t be optional.
Having at least a rough schedule or Gantt chart is pretty basic—it’s not rocket science.
I hear you, but in my experience, even with a Gantt chart, things can shift a lot—especially these days. Sometimes suppliers really do go radio silent or miss dates, and the builder’s left juggling. I agree transparency is key, but I’ve seen good builders struggle with moving targets, not just the sketchy ones. It’s frustrating, but not always a red flag.
BUILDER'S TIMELINE KEEPS SHIFTING—NORMAL OR RED FLAG?
Yeah, totally get what you’re saying. Even the best-laid plans can get wrecked by stuff out of your control—supplier delays, permits dragging, weather, you name it. I’ve had projects where a single missing shipment threw off the whole timeline for weeks. As long as the builder’s upfront about what’s going on and not just dodging your calls, I wouldn’t panic. It’s when they go quiet or start making excuses that I’d start worrying.
BUILDER'S TIMELINE KEEPS SHIFTING—NORMAL OR RED FLAG?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d actually be a bit more cautious if the timeline keeps moving, even with good communication. In my experience, constant shifting can sometimes mean the builder’s overbooked or not managing subs well. A few hiccups are normal, but if it’s every week, I’d start digging a little deeper.
I get the concern, but I’ve seen timelines shift a lot, especially with high-end builds where custom finishes or imported materials are involved. Sometimes it’s just the nature of the beast—weather, supply chain hiccups, or even last-minute design tweaks can throw things off. But if it feels like there’s always a new excuse and no real progress, that’s when I’d start asking more pointed questions. Have you noticed any actual work happening on site, or is it all just talk?
