A couple say their £1million home has been "destroyed" after it was flooded by sewage. Buster and Patricia Price have been left traumatised after masses of untreated waste emerged from their toilet last Wednesday. They say their property in Chislehurst, south-east London has been left completely uninhabitable after the entire ground floor flooded leaving up to three inches of raw sewage in some rooms.
Most of their possessions including antiques have been ruined, with retired headteacher Mr Price estimating that more than £100,000 worth of damage has been caused. He claims that Thames Water are "refusing" to take responsibility for the nightmare scenario. The company said it was "very sorry" in a statement.
Mr Price, 70, said: "I came home last Wednesday after being at the shops and when I opened the door, I found that the entire place was full of untreated sewage to a depth of around three inches. It was horrendous. Disgusting.
It absolutely stank and was of course also unhygienic." Flagship Galaxy S24 now cheaper than old Galaxy S23 in Samsung sale The property has been left completely uninhabitable ( Image: Buster Price/SWNS) Now, a week on, Mr Price's home is still uninhabitable and he and his wife have been living in their youngest son's flat. He said: "We're staying at my youngest son's flat at the moment, but it's not ideal for them or us as his partner is pregnant and there's only a single spare bed so I'm on the sofa.
" "I've said to Thames Water that they need to s.
