An angry builder destroyed a $600,000 property after its owners failed to settle a $4,000 bill in time.
The shocking incident takes place in Leicester, England, where 40-year-old Jay Kurji hired a builder to install an extension and replace the roof to make his home more “environmentally friendly.”
“I bought the house last year. The builder started in February and we wanted lots of work done so it could become our family home for six of us,” the homeowner explained.
“We wanted a two-story extension, a new roof, new wiring and for it to be more environmentally-friendly. It’s a nightmare, Unfortunately I picked the worst builder.”
As Kurji added, he and the contractor got into a dispute over an additional bill amounting to $4,000. After the owner failed to settle the additional bill, the angered builder decided to take revenge on the family by breaking their home into pieces while they were on holiday.
After the incident, Kurji called the police to report the builder but was told they couldn’t do anything because the case was allegedly a civil matter and not a criminal one.
“I had gone on holiday and was 200 miles when it all happened on Tuesday. I’ve contacted the police, who said it was a dispute and not a criminal case, and I’ve emailed Trading Standards. I’m still on holiday so it’s difficult to sort out from here,” he added.
Speaking out about the destruction were also shocked neighbors who admitted feeling bad for the family of six.
“There was scaffolding on the house and when it was taken down I did think the work might be done already and the owners might be moving in,” one local said.
“I was stunned when I walked past the house last week and saw that the roof had been ripped off and the new extension was just a hole in the front of the house. I feel badly for the owners, they must be absolutely gutted.”
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