Not sure what to think

[7671]

First large domestic rewire for me

on my own, all going well and completed my dead testing on completed circuits a week ago. Tackers arriving tomorrow so thought I'd test again today and came accross this - see picture ! can't help thinking it's malicious

 

[Octopus]

I spent 2 hours this morning locating cables above ceilings which the plasterers had agreed they would leave "sticking through" the ceiling then 2 sockets in different rooms which they had completed plastered over ..................

pxsses me right off - just such a waste of my time I can't charge for.

 

[Fitzy]

Did you tell the customer and show them the picture of the screw?

 

[Wilko]

Not wanting to sound pessimistic but if malicious could there be any more instances of sabotage?
How have you got on with the other parties on site?[/QUOT]
It's the Owner's call, but if attention is drawn to it right now the payback may keep on. On a different tack - I have had sabotage before and nowadays I feel if there is a doubt, then there is no doubt. I'd terminate all work.

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

First large domestic rewire for me View attachment 44609 on my own, all going well and completed my dead testing on completed circuits a week ago. Tackers arriving tomorrow so thought I'd test again today and came accross this - see picture ! can't help thinking it's malicious

Get set for an IR test, ask the builder to remove his screw and hit the --- just as he makes contact...

 

[FatAlan]

Report a criminal damage. Seize the screw forensically. Submit for DNA analysis and take elimination samples from all persons who had access. Interview all persons on site and establish if anyone has been using that size screw for any legit fixings at that time. Pigs may also fly!

 

[7671]

I spent 2 hours this morning locating cables above ceilings which the plasterers had agreed they would leave "sticking through" the ceiling then 2 sockets in different rooms which they had completed plastered over ..................

pxsses me right off - just such a waste of my time I can't charge for.

I have a feeling I may be on here next week moaning about the same issue. Any cable I want pulling through ceiling / wall I've marked with red tape - can't make it much easier than that

 

[Risteard]

Think that screw may be looking for a new home in somebody's tyre once you determine the culprit

Or in their head.

 

[gnuuser]

you've got a photo report it and document the findings (cover your arse) tampering with work completed is low and in many cases you can file charges. this is putting your customer in danger and should not be tolerated