Builders working til 2am!!!! NIGHTMARE!

Indigo_Moon

Hiya,
can anyone tell me if there is a cut off time that builders are allowed to work til? I am having to listen to them til 2am converting a shop next door to me with electric saws,hammering etc.Unfortunately they are not approachable and are quite intimadating but i cant cope anymore on little sleep!

HappyMJ

Complain to the council. By the time any action is taken though the work will probably be finished but it's worth a try. Keep a diary of all noise issues for evidence. There is no limit on time even during the middle of the day the noise can still be a statutory nuisance but most people don't mind.

mikey72

Night time noise. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk/noise/environmental-noise/noise-pollution/#wa473 - between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am they should be quiet.

Indigo_Moon

thanks guys!:)

pogofish

Also remember that some councils have round the clock enforcement officers but others devolve their noise enforcement to the police after a certain time, so it is often better to call them if it is very late.

A quick call to your environmental health should confirm just what operates in your area.

Also, keep a diary of all noise/disturbance - dates, times etc. This is evidential and very useful to them.