Looking to have a contractor build some custom bookcases for my home office.....any odd things to look out for from the cabinet builders ? So far its taken him 3 weeks to come up with an estimate....although he's mentioned it would probably be in the 3k range for approx a 16-17 length / 8 feet tall with a area in the center for a flat screen ( 40 "). I'm hanging with him for for now since he comes with a good recommendation, but he's awfully S-L-O-W....for certain , if he's selected there will be no $$ paid up front.....been there, done that, years ago with a contractor who happened to be a minister. Had to wind up going to his church and embarassing him to get my money back