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Leicester family moves into restored home once razed by vengeful builder

Their four-year restoration followed a builder’s revenge attack over a £3,500 dispute that authorities deemed a civil matter.

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Overview

  • In June 2021 a tradesman demolished the roof and three walls of Jay Kurji’s £500,000 Guilford Road house while he was on holiday.
  • Kurji had refused the builder’s demand for an extra £3,500 and later labeled him “the worst builder in Britain.”
  • The police declined to pursue criminal charges, classifying the incident as a civil dispute.
  • Rebuilding took four years and included adding a two-storey extension and an enlarged kitchen diner.
  • Neighbours endured years of construction but welcomed the family’s return to the restored property.