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Noisy DIY all weekend

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MrsDeaconClaybourne · 20/06/2021 19:17

Probably being unreasonable but just really wanted to let off steam. NDN working on a "project" since first May day bank holiday. Means noisy work going on in all his spare time which also = all our spare time. He'd started when I got in from work on Friday until at least 9pm, continued all day yesterday and, with a brief respite this morning, is still going strong! I know people have to get stuff done but it's driving me mad.

Is it normal to have so little consideration that people might want a little bit of peace and quiet of a weekend or am I just grumpy and over sensitive? We have had a fair bit of work done over the years but not DIYers so only ever done in 'office hours' so not sure what is reasonable. Have to keep having doors and windows shut even in the lovely weather.

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MrsDeaconClaybourne · 21/06/2021 20:00

Thanks for all the comments and links. Have been at work today and not really checked. Bit of a mix of whether others would mind or not. Really I just wanted a bit of a moan. He was still going at 9pm last night. I think it's just the lack of consideration that's annoying. It'd be nice if they just said sorry this must be a pain but will be done in X weeks.

A while ago DH needed to drill into our shared wall to fix something and he went round, apologised and asked if there was a best time to do it without disturbing them too much. Be nice to have the same in return

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MrsDeaconClaybourne · 21/06/2021 20:03

@neverenoughchelseaboots

Totally agree with *@LolaSmiles* so someone shouldn't take on a project to do at the weekends?! Confused
The local authority website actually recommends noisy work after 6 or on Sundays, which obviously is completely unrealistic, but did make me feel slightly less unreasonable at being annoyed.
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LolaSmiles · 21/06/2021 20:31

9pm is far too late. I'm surprised your LA say it's okay from 6am to be honest.

I think the world would run better if we all realised that with most people working a standard working week then all other jobs, DIY, renovations, gardening, patio/driveway cleaning, and so on all has to be done on weekends. Whilst some people are genuinely nightmarish to live near, most Mumsnet noise threads seem to come down to "my neighbours were doing garden/home things/their children were playing and I wanted quiet".

Remoulade · 22/06/2021 04:48

@neverenoughchelseaboots

Totally agree with *@LolaSmiles* so someone shouldn't take on a project to do at the weekends?! Confused
Not unless they stop by 4 on a Saturday, or even 1 in some areas. Take some annual leave then if you can't afford to pay for it. It's your problem, don't make it your neighbours.
BadNomad · 22/06/2021 05:07

When you had your "fair bit of work done" did you have consideration for any neighbours who might be nightshift workers or WFH? Nope. Because it's perfectly fine to have work done during the daytime. It's not his problem his free time just happens to coincide with yours. 9pm on a Sunday is pushing it but if it makes him finish everything sooner then surely that's a good thing.

Remoulade · 22/06/2021 06:01

@BadNomad

When you had your "fair bit of work done" did you have consideration for any neighbours who might be nightshift workers or WFH? Nope. Because it's perfectly fine to have work done during the daytime. It's not his problem his free time just happens to coincide with yours. 9pm on a Sunday is pushing it but if it makes him finish everything sooner then surely that's a good thing.
Not the same.

He isn't allowed to do work during the hours he does and the council will take action if OP does report him. It IS his problem his free time falls during the hours it is considered anti-social and not allowed to do loud DIY. 100% his and no one elses.
It's not OPs fault or problem if he or anyone else keeps a job with anti-social hours however.

user1497787065 · 22/06/2021 06:22

We had work done by contractors Monday to Friday and had complaints from retired neighbours.

It's impossible to do any work without someone complaining.

Macncheeseballs · 22/06/2021 06:27

User, we had no complaints but we never went outside the hours

Words · 22/06/2021 06:50

I empathise OP I really do.

Some people genuinely don't seem to realise or care just how intrusive and stressful this kind of thing can be.

I lived in a flat underneath a constant DIY er. I had to move in the end.

I now have a separate and more complicated and sensitive situation involving a profoundly disabled teenager next door. I've spent many hundreds of pounds on reconfiguring my home, noise cancelling headphones and other measures, but the random thumping, howling and shrieking impinges massively on my quality of life. I have plans to move again in due course. :(

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