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I would pay nothing until you know the rectification costs. They may exceed what you have left if you did pay materials.
The approach I mentioned above is totally reasonable but you must document it in a well written very detailed letter. If he takes that to a solicitor they will undertand the case
Much better than if he just goes in
telling them his part of the story.
Then you do the repairs using his money. If he does get legal it's no big disaster as you have your case well documented. And if at the very last minute you take cold feet you can pay him some money to avert court but I really don't see it getting there as he knows it was a poor job and will have to spend money with legal assistance to have any hope in court.
Sit tight and draft him a long letter sent registered post so he knows you are serious and intelligent enough to fight him if needed.
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