We recently hired a carpenter to handle some renovations in our house, including installing new trim and doors. It's been about five full work days, and so far, they've only managed to install 6 doors and trim 4 doors on the outside. The crew is just two people, and they mentioned encountering several issues with our plaster and drywall. I'm wondering how long a project like this should realistically take, even if they were working solo. Is this delay typical?
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There's a lot that can impact how long this type of work takes. It really depends on what’s in your contract regarding timelines and whether you’re paying by hour or a flat rate. If they’re fixing the walls too, that can add extra time to the job, especially if the plaster is involved. It sounds like they might be taking their time to ensure quality work, but it would be good to check on the details of the contract too.
Honestly, it sounds like they need to get a move on if it’s already been five days for just that amount of work. If they are doing solid work, that’s good, but it’s worth discussing with them how they’re managing their time. You might also want to ask for a more specific timeline or updates on what’s been slowing them down.