New Traditions in Building

The builder moved a camper onto my property and lived there during construction. He used my shower and laundry facilities throughout without compensation. He often worked in the home as early as 6am and as late as 10pm which greatly interfered with my daily life. However, the builder did finish the project within the proposed time.Quality Issues:

•      The builder promised to use an expert for specialized tasks such as installing and restoring the hardwood floors. He did not and the quality of work in some areas is unacceptable. The builder erred in estimating the amount of hardwood causing the owner to "split the cost" of excess flooring. He also bought a more expensive grade and the wrong width of new flooring material without consulting owner.
•      Kitchen wall tiles are uneven. Never fixed
•      1 1/2 inch hole accidently poked in outdoor siding. Never fixed. Exterior caulking is unsightly and uneven.
•      Water in basement. Inadequate drainage around addition.  Owner had to pay to rework the french drains, readjust downspouts and eavestroughs; install soffit vents ( building code violation not to install); external waterproofing of basement walls. Extra cost to owner to fix these problems = $10,000 to an independent contractor. Drainage problems persist where the addition joins the original house.
•      Builder set up work area across from new furnace main intake. The extreme amount of sawdust and debris clogged the air vents necessitating vent cleaning multiple times; 3 service calls to repair new furnace since work completed. Final walk through never completed. Builder claims all warranties of work are voided because owner was 5 days late in paying final $1000 (due to owner's hospitalization).
•      Final note, owner performed all the "clean-up" at the end of most work days as agreed to save on costs; i.e. sweeping up debris etc. A poor experience overall!