A British couple's dream home renovation turned into an absolute nightmare when they returned from a holiday to discover construction workers had been using their property as an unofficial staff canteen.
Shocking photographs reveal the disgusting mess left behind at the property in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The images show worktops littered with empty crisp packets, discarded food containers, and used tea bags. The sink was filled with filthy water, and the entire space was left in a squalid state.
'It Was Absolutely Disgusting'
The furious homeowners, who have chosen to remain anonymous, described their horror at finding their property in such a state. They had entrusted a local building firm with renovation work while they were away.
'We felt totally violated,' the couple stated. 'It's one thing to make a mess with building work, but to use our home as your personal lunch hut is utterly unacceptable. The smell was horrendous.'
A Trail of Filth and Disrespect
The evidence suggests the workers spent their breaks comfortably installed in the homeowners' space:
- Surfaces covered in food debris and packaging
- A sink overflowing with dirty water and waste
- Cigarette butts and ash scattered near the property
- A complete disregard for the homeowners' privacy and property
The couple immediately confronted the building firm, who reportedly apologised and sent a team to clean up the industrial-scale mess.
A Warning to Other Homeowners
This incident serves as a stark warning to anyone undertaking building work. It highlights the importance of:
- Establishing clear ground rules with contractors before work begins.
- Conducting regular, unexpected check-ins on the progress and state of the property.
- Ensuring your contract includes clauses about site cleanliness and worker conduct.
While the building firm has since rectified the situation, the profound sense of intrusion experienced by the homeowners is something that will not be easily forgotten. The incident raises serious questions about professionalism and respect within the construction industry.
