| Comment | This is all great advice, and should be pinned as the top comment.
Problem is with a lot of interaction with builders is people's inexperience dealing with people from this industry. The bullshit from these guys is unbelievable, unlike anything most people from other professional backgrounds have ever dealt with in their lives, and once you let them into your life, they've got you over a barrel and pretty much dictate your life.
This is why the information in the comment above is important. It's vital to remember that it's YOUR house, and YOU are in charge. You HAVE to call the shots. The likelihood is your going to have to have some interactions with these guys which are way out of you're comfort zone. I had to tell a builder that he was a useless lying cunt. My exact words. I've never spoke to someone like that in my life before, and I hope I don't again.
I'm embarrassed that someone drove me to that, and feel stupid for being so naive, but it was 100% necessary. Give some of these guys an inch, and they'll walk all over you. You can find yourself in quite a vulnerable position (ie pretty much homeless) and they couldn't give a flying fuck. It's been an absolute eye-opener to what is a murky industry awash with with so many unqualified and unprofessional dicks. |
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