Has it been 6 weeks already?

It’s actually been more than 6 weeks, but it was six weeks ago since the contractor started the home renovation.  He should have been there a week before, but was tied up on another project.
It wasn’t a problem then.  And you can’t start the job by hassling the contractor to be there on time.  Where’s it going from there?

Have you looked at the causes for the delays?  Actually was there an original agreed to shedule?  If did not agree to a schedule, how do you know the remodel is late?

The first thing you need along with a good contractor and quote, is a construction schedule, that at minimum, identifies the critical activities for the project.  A critical activity is one that if delayed or if it takes longer than planned, will extend the completion date.

The schedule should also outline the points at which decisions from you are required.  This way you can be ready with the information the contractor requires to keep the project moving.

A good schedule is not difficult for an experienced contractor to put together.  And maybe that’s a differentiator you should not ignore.