Professional property developers know that a builder, who is working for you, should never know where you live. Disputes and disagreements between builders and clients are expected when dealing with huge contracts that dramatically impact the financial wellbeing of all parties involved. You may be accustomed to handling your disputes in a civil manner. But as you may have already gleaned, in spite of your initial chemistry, your builder may have a different perspective.
Builder intimidation can come in several forms, subtle and overt. When this occurs, you need an objective third party to advise you and to help you strategise on the best and safest way to proceed.