Real Talk: "Why the Final Weeks of Construction Break Everyone"

Well, well, well… what a day.
Construction can literally be hell—especially when you're in the final stretch. Why are finishing touches so damn hard? The last few weeks of a project feel painfully slow. Everyone’s tired, tensions are high, and the smallest things snowball into full-blown chaos.Let me walk you through it. First off, the backsplash.


The fabricator missed part of the scallop detail. Super fucking annoying, yes but let’s get real: the shop drawings were approved, and we work with good people. It’s getting fixed at no cost to the client. Is it inconvenient that they need to come back?

Absolutely. But mistakes happen. Deep breath. Moving on. 

Next up: The Plumber.
A new guy shows up, he’s never been to the site before. We’re in the finishing stage. Everything was supposed to be hooked up today. He can’t find the drains… and then, instead of calling us, he tells the client.

Cue panic!

Public Service Announcement to all trades:
Do. Not. Talk. To. The. Client.Unless directed to, of course. It’s not helpful. It causes unnecessary stress and confusion. The client calls us in a tizzy thinking we forgot the drains (we didn’t).

Here’s the truth: when you’ve hired good trades, they want to do a good job. They care. Communicate like it’s not a crisis because it isn’t. Yes, renovations are stressful.

Yes, they take longer than expected.
Yes, they cost more than planned.But you are renovating your space. That’s exciting! You’re almost there.

So here’s my advice for surviving the end of a renovation:

  1. Clients: Please Don’t Hover.
    Watching your trades like a hawk isn’t helping. Would you want your boss standing over your shoulder while you write every email? Exactly. Let them work.

  2. Hold off on the blue tape.
    Instead of flagging every little thing daily, wait until the end of the week and do a walkthrough with the GC. If you’ve hired a trustworthy crew, chances are they’re already on it. You’re likely two steps behind what’s happening behind the scenes.

  3. Focus on what you can control.
    Go back to the vision. Get excited about organizing your drawers, styling your shelves, and picking out your decor. The space is coming together. It’s just not all at once.

Tata for now! 

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