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Earliest time to cut the grass tomorrow??

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TakingThePeanutsCarol · 30/05/2026 17:16

I’m on a new build estate, so lots of people living around me. I need to cut the grass tomorrow but want to do it as early as possible to avoid the heat - health conditions make it too difficult once it warms up. Obviously I don’t want to be a dick though 🤦‍♀️

What’s the consensus? 9am???

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BashfulClam · 30/05/2026 21:27

In France on a Sunday you can only mow between 10&12. I wish we had the same laws when wine fucker starts up a mower at 8 on a weekend. I want a long lie!

Bristolandlazy · 30/05/2026 21:25

Ten is early enough, Sunday is a day of rest, lie in day for many people. One person can ruin lots of other people's Sunday morning.

Feelinhothothott · 30/05/2026 21:21

user1476613140 · 30/05/2026 17:20

8am

Too early

Bjorkdidit · 30/05/2026 21:15

I'm also surprised by local bylaws. Looks like we could have some fun with these.

In my city I'm specifically prohibited from taking a bull aged more than 10 months old for a walk unless I keep it under control. Can anyone beat that?

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/councillors-and-democracy/local-byelaws/good-rule-and-governance-byelaw

The earliest acceptable time for annoying noise is 9 am, all days of the week.

Good rule and governance byelaw | Leeds.gov.uk

Byelaws for the good rule and government of the city of Leeds.

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/councillors-and-democracy/local-byelaws/good-rule-and-governance-byelaw

NCTDN · 30/05/2026 20:40

Well there you go. I never knew that the council website world give that info. Here’s mine :
residents mowing their lawns on Sundays are generally advised by xxx Borough council environnemental health to wait until 9:00 AM to avoid causing a nuisance.
While the exact earliest time isn't strictly defined by a specific bylaw, noise nuisance laws apply <a class="break-all" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=www.netmums.com/home-garden/the-exact-time-you-should-mow-the-lawn-on-saturdays-to-avoid-neighbour-rows-damaged-grass-and-council-fines&ved=2ahUKEwiyrbWv4eGUAxW6ZkEAHWEdNLsQy_kOegoIAggACAAIBRAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw0Eop0y9UIh09C_Llin8d28&ust=1780256222787000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Environmental Protection Act 1990.

dizzydizzydizzy · 30/05/2026 20:26

look on your council website. Mine says 10am on Sundays for DIY. I know this is mowing the lawn but it is a very loud and annoying noise, similar to DIy.

Quokka2 · 30/05/2026 20:23

You don't need to worry beyond 9am

Jackiepumpkinhead · 30/05/2026 20:14

TakingThePeanutsCarol · 30/05/2026 19:16

Ha, I love the range of comments on this.

The 7am/8am crowd - you’re sociopaths 😂😂

To those saying do it tonight - not possible unfortunately. I literally have a window tomorrow morning to get it done.

To those saying it’s not hot tomorrow - who knows, maybe it will cool down. But the crux of question could still stand on any hot or cold day… what is the earliest acceptable time on a Sunday morning?

I think 9.30/10.00 seems to be acceptable by the majority??

Yep; 0930/1000 is perfect. It’s nice that you care.

Support12 · 30/05/2026 20:06

9am on a saturday, 10am on a Sunday

Petrolitis · 30/05/2026 19:50

StabiaGirl · 30/05/2026 18:08

Agreed. It might not be a byelaw but it's nice to have one quiet day a week.

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Its my only day off. It has to be Sunday. It might be nice for you but not realistic for others.

I'd have said 8am, that's hardly the crack of dawn.

JontyGentooey · 30/05/2026 19:48

Haha I asked Chatgpt this very question this morning and was told 9am at the earliest. I cut mine at 9.30. Neighbours didn't seem to care. Some of them let yappy dogs out far earlier than that.

Pinkgin00 · 30/05/2026 19:48

After 9am, I would expect most people would be awake from this time.

HappilyHarriet · 30/05/2026 19:46

10 on a Sunday. In theory, 9 on a Saturday is OK, but we waited til 10 this morning.

Hedjwitch · 30/05/2026 19:43

10 at the weekend

BelleEpoque27 · 30/05/2026 19:42

9am is fine. People can't really expect silence at the weekend in normal waking hours - you might annoy someone but there will always be someone trying to nap/shift workers.

My neighbour used to have a radar for when I was trying to get my son down for his afternoon nap as a toddler. I couldn't possibly say anything, but I did rage internally!

Angelou79 · 30/05/2026 19:38

10am!

SilverBlue4 · 30/05/2026 19:37

faial · 30/05/2026 17:28

10am.

My horrible neighbour was chainsawing at 8.15 am this morning.

Mine loves shouting into his phone while on his driveway, and then pressure washing - every weekend - from 7:30. 😤

GreatThingsAwait · 30/05/2026 19:33

I’d say 10 on a normal Sunday but if it’s still going to be sweltering tomorrow then I think a little earlier is ok

Lulu1919 · 30/05/2026 19:29

9 at the earliest -or leave it till 5 pm

youalright · 30/05/2026 19:27

So what time is acceptable in the evening to cut grass until i think 7.30pm

Bjorkdidit · 30/05/2026 19:25

Won't it be wet in the morning? So will be all cloggy.

But I can't believe people do no mow May. Ours would be knee high and impossible to cut with a domestic mower if left that long at this time of year.

bolognazey · 30/05/2026 19:22

On a Sunday .. 10am.

DamsonBramble · 30/05/2026 19:19

I usually do it in the evening to avoid heat and not wake people up who want a weekend lie in

ruethewhirl · 30/05/2026 19:19

9’s pretty standard imo, and I’m speaking as someone with a sleep disorder.

Will be interesting to see how long before the ‘Oh, but surely most people are up by 6?’ brigade rocks up, though…

Summerbay23 · 30/05/2026 19:18

SummerHouse · 30/05/2026 17:43

9 is courteous
10 is kind
8 is merciless
7 is the devil

Agree with this but don’t think anywhere in the uk is particularly hot tomorrow and I’m in one of the warmer areas. You might not be UK though.

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