Minor finishing work is often put off because the contractor thinks it's quick, but it's precisely these small details that cause half of all post-renovation conflicts. If tiles, sealants, joints, ventilation, or plumbing remain unfinished for weeks, it's a sign that control over the project is beginning to slip.

Usually, the best approach isn't to create a conflict, but to establish a specific list of unfinished work and agree on a realistic schedule for completing it. When the conversation…...  more

Minor finishing work is often put off because the contractor thinks it's quick, but it's precisely these small details that cause half of all post-renovation conflicts. If tiles, sealants, joints, ventilation, or plumbing remain unfinished for weeks, it's a sign that control over the project is beginning to slip.

Usually, the best approach isn't to create a conflict, but to establish a specific list of unfinished work and agree on a realistic schedule for completing it. When the conversation shifts from "we'll finish it soon" to a realistic task list with deadlines, the situation often changes quite quickly.