When the contractor has not finished on time
När hantverkaren inte är klar i tid - Engelska
Does the contractor's work take more time than can be considered reasonable? Or has the contractor not completed the work within the agreed time? Read about your rights when the contractor has not finished on time.
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When is the work considered delayed?
According to the Consumer Services Act, the work is considered delayed if:
the service has not been completed within the time that was promised or the time you agreed on
there is no promised time for when the service shall be completed, but the service has not been completed within a reasonable time, taking into account the scope and nature of the service.
How to complain about the delay
If the problem is not resolved
Proofread: 18 November 2025