Stop me before I kill the builders

[NeverGotMyPuppy]

Building work next door began 2 weeks before DS was born.
He is now 10 months.
The guy clearly runs out of money because it all goes quiet for a few weeks then starts up again.
Today they are hammering right next to DS's bedroom. Naps are enough of a fucking struggle as it is.
I'm tired of the noise. I'm tired of my car and windows covered in dust.
Aaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

Well at least you have a few weeks of peace in between. That’s one plus. Although I can see the value in getting it all done in one go.

I have a summer of building noise to look forward to. Loft conversion round the corner. Because they are working up high, and building a dormer so the whole of the roof is off, the noise carries and it’s like they’re in my garden. I can hear them shouting to each other. “Another 5 of them, Al!” Etc etc. At least they haven’t got the radio blaring away. But it’s constant banging, hammering, drilling, sanding. We have nice bifold doors looking out to our backgarden and it’s all I can hear all day!

But what can you do? Builders gotta build. I can’t xomplain cos we had an extension done over the summer and cringed at the impact on the neighbours. I gave them a bottle of wine each when it was finished.

Very annoying when you have a napping toddler though. You have to shut all windows and then it gets too hot!

You're the first person to have described DS as a toddler - that's scary!

I know, you are right they do have to do it. I just hate the uncertainty. Sometimes they are here 6 days a week and then they disappear.

Could you ask them to let you know when the building periods will stop/start again? I’ve been in this situation and that awareness really helped me and made me feel less powerless.
Also, if they’re reasonable, it might be possible to see if they can arrange to not do power tool work during his major nap time? Just making the builders aware there’s a baby next door might help. I do feel your pain!