My problem is I have been asked to finish an electrical install, so it can be handed over.
alarm bell 1, also are you saying you are going to sign off another mans work??
The builder who had contacted me, to complete the work, are forever letting me down, with incorrect materials, mostly old/used, even though I have given them a detailed list of what is needed.
alarm bell 2
I have offered to get the stuff myself, either on their account or using a kitty. Neither of these options have been taken up, they fail to contact me when promised and are never on site when arrange to meet.
Lucky so far as you will loose even more money
It's not a particular big job, but the builder has promised me other work, as has the house owner who is a really nice fellow.
Talk to the home owner and try and deal with him direct perhaps
But simply can't work with people that fail to deliver and let you down.
Why do you think the original sparky wont finish the job.... he aint been paid and doesnt trust the builder
The final straw was yesterday afternoon, again arranged to be on site to meet them, they were bringing the materials I need to complete the job.
They were late again, had to ring them to get them there and the materials were either wrong or sub-standard. The house owner said they had promised to be there all day to finish his garden off, but had failed to arrive.
Alarm bell 3
The builder was also off hand to the house owner, when this issue was addressed.
At that point, I thought are these the type of people, I want to work or be associated with?
I think you have met the conclusion you were looking for