A shower remodel is running well past the promised schedule, and missed updates plus a problem with the enclosure have left the bathroom unfinished. What’s a sensible way to push for a clear plan without escalating too fast?
How do you deal with a shower remodel that keeps getting delayed?
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Start with one calm, written message. List what is still unfinished, ask what is causing the delay, and request specific dates for the remaining work. If you speak by phone, send a short written recap afterward so there’s a clear record of what was discussed.
A vague “soon” isn’t much of a plan. Ask for a realistic schedule, and decide what you’ll do if the contractor doesn’t respond by a reasonable date.
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Before discussing money or ending the arrangement, read the contract and check the payment schedule, any stated finish date, and what it says about changes or delays. Keep copies of messages, receipts, and photos of the current work. Don’t assume you can deduct costs or stop a payment without checking the contract and local rules first.
If there’s a balance remaining, follow the agreed payment terms and tie any final payment to the work being completed as specified. If the contract is unclear, a local consumer advice service or lawyer can explain your options.
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For the enclosure issue, separate the measuring problem from the general schedule problem. Ask who is responsible for confirming the final dimensions and what the next proposed unit is based on. It may be worth having a glass supplier or installer check the measurements before another order is placed, rather than repeating the same mismatch.
Get the plan and any added cost in writing before approving a replacement. The contract should help clarify who handles the correction.
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There’s a point where another casual check-in isn’t helping. If a clear written request gets no useful response, send a formal notice that summarizes the missed schedule, lists the unfinished work, and gives a reasonable date for a response or proposed plan. Keep it factual, not personal.
Before hiring someone else or trying to end the contract, check the terms and ask a local contractor regulator, consumer office, or lawyer what process applies where you live. That can help avoid turning a delay into a separate dispute.
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BlueThimble:
Would you ask for a firm completion date too, or start by getting dates for each remaining task?