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Inconsiderate neighbours renovating

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SareBear87 · 08/07/2023 06:50

Next door neighbour is doing renovation of their existing loft conversion. The work is primarily going on from 5pm to around 9/10pm. It's typical construction type noise, drilling, banging, sawing, etc.
We have a baby who goes to bed around 7pm. She is constantly woken by bangs and random thuds (so cries). We soothe her, only to have her woken again.
We've spoken to the neighbours so many times. Their attitude is very much that they want the work done, so that's that.
My mum reported them to the council for noise nuisance. Someone came out but neighbours told a pack of lies (by their own admission) so no help there.
The part that's got my biscuit this time is that after been woken for the millionth time I went to talk to them again. Apparently because the baby wakes them up, and they don't complain, I shouldn't either, as it's not neighbourly.....

AIBU to ask them to stop at 7pm?

I feel like I'm loosing the plot, work has been going on for months now! I can't move the baby to another room as both bedrooms are effected. Her white noise machine just adds to the chaos and makes things worse Confused

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BETSI · 07/12/2023 21:14

Also he can start on house at, 6am, 7am 8am, and contine till the night, surely this kind of noise has a time limit

ItAintGonnaGoDownEasyIfItAintCheezy · 07/12/2023 21:14

AIBU to ask them to stop at 7pm?

You'd be a fucking pisstaker. Does your baby only cry between 10 and 7?

BETSI · 07/12/2023 21:17

Also you don't get many children going to bed at 7, my children are schoolage and go to bed at 7, neither neighbour cares about this, and selling not an option, as won't get a buyer with the noise nuisance

OhcantthInkofaname · 13/12/2023 18:08

Tell them to stay off of your drive.

Zebedee55 · 13/12/2023 18:12

I think there are council rules if a firm involved, but I don’t think there’s any restriction on DIY projects.

Americano75 · 13/12/2023 18:29

3BSHKATS · 08/07/2023 13:32

I would develop a taste for Guns N’ Roses during the day, full blast, even when you’re out.

In fact, especially when you’re out. Theyre in the jungle baby

That's a ridiculous suggestion.

AC/DC would be far louder, surely? 😆

Reugny · 13/12/2023 18:55

Zebedee55 · 13/12/2023 18:12

I think there are council rules if a firm involved, but I don’t think there’s any restriction on DIY projects.

There is.

The normal noise nuisance laws in your area.

NotThisShitAgain121 · 01/06/2025 21:59

They should not be making that noise at that time of night when most people are trying to settle down for the night. Keep a diary and keep reporting them.

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