Looking for a bit of advice (or maybe just a place to vent, honestly). Our neighbours have recently put in a swimming pool—fair enough—but they've stuck the pool heater right up against the fence that borders our garden. Their garden is actually big enough that it could’ve been placed literally anywhere else, but they’ve chosen the one spot that causes us the most grief.
The thing gives off this constant low rumbling noise. It’s not really loud, probably not enough to be considered an official nuisance, but it's always there. We notice it every time we try to sit outside, and even when we have the windows open, it's just enough to be annoying. It's next to our patio, so we hear it most when we’re trying to relax outside.
The worst part is they’re just generally not the easiest people to deal with. A few neighbours have had run-ins with them too. They’re the sort that think the rules don’t apply to them, so having a polite chat doesn’t feel like a real option.
The whole thing has kind of ruined the vibe of our garden, which we've spent a lot of time (and money) making nice. Now we barely want to sit out there anymore, which is gutting. We’re also worried it could even affect the house value if it ever came to selling, having an annoying noise like that humming away in the background.
So, has anyone dealt with something similar? Any tips for blocking out that kind of low-level constant noise? Ideally looking for something subtle acoustic panels, clever planting, garden structures, whatever works. Appreciate any ideas!