Neighbours Scaffolding

ukmaggie45

docmatt wrote: »

It's not the end of the world, the plants will grow back,

You are obviously not a gardener! :rotfl:

caterinavegas

Thank you for your replies.

Firstly, I would like to state that these concerns were raised with the scaffolder who was very dismissive and allayed none of our concerns.

Secondly, this is not a neighbour. It is a property developer who has the properties up for sale. So it is not a relationship that needs to be fostered.

We only moved into our house a few months ago and have just spent a lot of time and effort creating the garden and vegetable patch, and living in London, it is the first garden we have ever had. I am within my right to voice concerns about this intrusion and would request that unless you have something helpful to suggest, you refrain from commenting negatively about my thread.

Many thanks

Ionkontrol

caterinavegas wrote: »

I am within my right to voice concerns about this intrusion and would request that unless you have something helpful to suggest, you refrain from commenting negatively about my thread.

Many thanks

This is the internet. Get used to it.

gwynlas

Hi, You are perfectly right to not allow scaffolding to be erected without having a contract in place stating length of use, renumeration etc. Ask the developer what they have done in similar situations previously. Scaffolders themselves will not give a toss as only on site to put up an take down. Google for answers elsewhere possibly on other property forums. This site is meant to be for MSE'rs I don't know why people are condemning you when you are facing stress of building work, potential damage to garden and property, loss of enjoyment of your holiday and the added stress of builders observing you for weeks.

Hintza

caterinavegas wrote: »

Firstly, I would like to state that these concerns were raised with the scaffolder who was very dismissive and allayed none of our concerns.

If he had annoyed me I would have told him to sling his hook.

WestonDave

If they are being dismissive then I'd be saying no until they are more reassuring particularly as its a developer who incidentally probably won't want a neighbour dispute just as they are trying to sell.

If they can assure you of 6 weeks with substantial penalty for any overstay (because scaffolders are notorious for using peoples property to store their kit albeit they dress this up as delaying dismantling!), suitable protection against falling stuff and recompense for unnecessary damage (i.e obviously there will be a pole base on the ground but they don't need to trample everywhere!) then I wouldn't be stressing too much for one summer when likely if the weather is good ironically with a little one you'll be indoors to keep them out of the strong sun!