That diy and building work noise should stop at some point

[Itwasntme1]

I know this one has been done to death, but my neighbour has been furloughed and is using his time at home to do some mysterious, noisy project In the garden which seems to involve constant power tools. Very close to my house.

They have also had their roof done and house repointed. Both projects were very loud.

It has been going on for over two months. I am working from home. The noise is dreadful. I can’t open windows on hot days and sometimes have to abandon calls when it gets very loud.

I have tried to be patient, but it’s Saturday night, I am sitting down to watch a movie with a glass of wine and he has started using one of those kangaroo hammer things to break up a slab of concrete. Five foot away from my living room window. I could cry.

Would it not be good manners to think you know what, the neighbours have had to listen to constant noise from us for weeks and weeks and weeks. Let’s give them a break🤷🏼‍♀️

They should really stick to the permitted building hours set out by your council, which usually doesn't include Saturday nights!

Aghhh. Sunday morning, having a coffee and reading, just started again.

😑.

I know people have to do diy, and it’s great he is employing local builders as well. But can he not give us all some peace.

I wouldn’t cut the grass before noon on a Sunday. And he is using some sort of electric drill right beside my windows.

I'd definitely be having a word with him. Is he approachable?

I have a neighbour like this and we just ask him to do odd bits and bob diy-wise for us. If I have to listen to his noise anyway I might as well get something out of it.

You need to talk to him and agree some reasonable hours.

Our neighbours are extending and renovating at the moment so it is most weekends, but it is kept only to reasonable times and if we have something where we need quiet we just have a word and they will switch to other jobs that aren't noisy for the required time.

It isn't perfectly peaceful, but it is a reasonable compromise.

I think you need to speak to him - most people would be reasonable about this

They aren’t very approachable. His wife is very defensive and shouty.

She went for me a couple of years ago when I trimmed some branches that were very clearly overhanging in my garden. She is the hysterical type, claimed I was cutting down trees.