Many thanks for your guidance. I really appreciate that.

Yes he is operating as a limited liability company. With regards to payment, I am up to date on the payment as per schedules in the contract (have paid him 20K from 24k). So 4K still needs to be paid to him but he has not reached that stage in the construction where I should pay him the outstanding. ( as per contract 3K to be paid after work completion).

But surely, the builder would have taken contingency and buffer into consideration before going into a contract and providing a timeline ? Having said that, I do understand that unforeseen circumstances can come into play but the least you would expect in such cases is for the builder to keep you aware of such situations. Unfortunately I have not received a single call from my builder advising of progress (or for that matter highlighting any issues !). hence my frustration.

Unfortunately there are no penalty causes mentioned in the contract. I frankly did not anticipate the situation coming to this. regarding the circumstances, I would not believe that these are extenuating circumstances beyond builder's control (for eg : my car broke down that's why I could not come, it was someone's b'day that's why he did not come today etc).

Unfortunately there are no penalty causes mentioned in the contract. I frankly did not anticipate the situation coming to this. regarding the circumstances, I would not believe that these are excruciating circumstances beyond builder's control (for eg : my car broke down that's why I could not come, it was someone's b'day that's why he did not come today etc). This is a side extension being done on a chalet house. There were 4 payment schedules mentioned in the contract (with the final installment to be paid after the work completion) based on the level of work to be completed in each schedule. I have promptly paid every scheduled payment (3 payments have been paid so far) via same day bank transfer. This is a sole trader ( having a company registered under his name ) and based on what I have seen, its mostly his relatives who work for him. Happy to provide Builders name if that helps too ?

HI All, I am at my wits end with my builder with whom I signed a contract agreeing the scope of work and duration of work (8 weeks). I am in the 8th week of the contract and the work completion is not in sight. He has delayed the work all along sighting every possible reason and I am genuinely concerned that the work will not be over by the end of the week. Do I have legal recourse against the builder ? Any possible help/guidance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Happy to provide any more information if required. Many thanks, Swaroop