Quote Originally Posted by animalwithin View Post
... that half way through the build, I could drive down, see what he's completed ...
If you can't contact him by phone or email and this is bothering you I would drive down to see what's up. You planned on doing that anyway and now is as good a time as any. As Bruno stated, he might not be able to communicate with you. A trip down would answer all of your questions unless you are comfortable with the situation as it is. When you go be sure to have an open mind. Face to face is the best communication method when all is civil.