One of the hardest things for a client building a new home is to see the unfinished product and not worry. The construction process is a bit of Art and Science and it’s the Art part that is hard to visualize for most.
When a homeowner walks into their slab foundation home during the framing process and sees small stress cracks in the concrete slab they have trouble understanding that “it’s normal” and does not negatively impact the integrity of the foundation. Once the trim is installed but before the painters have sanded and caulked, the homeowner walks in and all they see is the gap between the trim and the ceiling. When the cabinets have just been set in place and anchored the homeowner sees the gap between the doors and is concerned but that gap is easily adjusted by the contractor after the finish process. My point here is that you have to wait for the work to be finished.
As a contractor I am glad to answer questions as we go along and have become quite good at responding to home owners concerns. The bottom line is that you need to choose a contractor with integrity who ensures that the underlying quality of the structure is top notch. The true value of the home is in the structural integrity. The cosmetics are important…but you have to wait for it!
