General Contractor has delayed home renovation project
Hi, looking for advice on construction delay by GC. We are building an add on of about 650 sq.ft. split into three different areas. Contract had an end date listed of Sept '25 with a start date of May '25. Ground broke in June '25 as delayed due to rains. Contract also has time is not of essence listed, with reason given during contract signing, if there is a delay then it allows the contract to be in place.
We are now in May '26 and about to hit one year, things are nowhere close to finish. Only the framing is done and all finishing steps left to include inside and outside. Also, the county inspection shows that rough framing has not passed. Other things that are rough in are electrical (not inspected), plumbing (inspected) and some hvac rough in (inspected) is installed.
When I reach out to the GC by email or phone, no response. GC is not even engaging a discussion, and we haven't spoken to him since last year. I guess their director of operations is now the "head" of this project, and she responds periodically. I have paid 82% of contract money and 30% in change orders. None of the change order would account for delays.
Not sure what to do. Please advise.