According to new research from Zurich Insurance, UK teens have partied their way through £136 million of damage...
According to new research from Zurich Insurance, UK teens have partied their way through £136m of damage to their parents' homes over the past five years.
Nearly half (45%) of teenagers have thrown parties and, of these, 43% have resulted in domestic damage.
And for any parent planning on leaving their teenager home alone this summer, an average repair bill of £132 might cause them to think again.
Carpets are the first fatality of teen gatherings: more than one in three (35%) fall foul of wine and food spills.
Sofas, curtains and other soft furnishings come a close second, with 22% looking the worse for wear after the guests have left.
A further one in 10 parents have returned home to find their garden damaged. And one in 20 (5%) have even had possessions stolen from the house.
Martin Hall, head of home underwriting at Zurich Insurance, said: "With party season just around the corner, we would urge homeowners to check their home insurance policies.
"Most insurers' buildings cover extends to basic mishaps such as broken windows, but it might also be worth extending the protection for contents to include accidental damage cover for things like stained carpets and damage to furniture, so that you are well prepared for any exuberant guests."
