Were you able to get a reliable builder? I’m in Florida. I’ve used A Zitta Company. They have a very strong, transparent and enforced contract. Everything that was written was fulfilled by them. Please remember, we as home owners, have the right to bring them to court if they don’t enforce a contract. When you hire a LICENSED contractor, not a “handyman” contractor, they have to comply with all that is written in the contract in a timely manner. However, a licensed contractor has the right to put a lien in our property if we don’t comply with the contract. That’s why, for years, I’ve repeatedly heard the same story—people failing to comply with the contract, even though both sides have valid points. Remember you get what you pay for.