Would you inform your neighbour of work to the boundary?

lostinrates

cayennepepper wrote: »

Definitely would mention it, out of courtesy and to warn them of potential noise, builders vans, skips on the road etc. They will appreciate it.

This.

If my neighbours plan noisy work and tell me in advance then I wouldn't, for example, to choose that day to invite friends round for lunch, both to take up road parking for labourers and also so we don't have to holler over the noise of machinery.

I might, on the other hand choose to schedule a day out then if I am after peace and quiet.

Alternatively, if I work from home I know not to plan a difficult, sensitive conference call for that time, for example.


There are many ways beyond 'ownership' that what happens next door can impact on us. Its good to be neighbourly.

Mankysteve

I would tell, its not really polite to do some major work without first informing them but also as you say its your property and you can do as you like.

teddysmum

We had the tarmac removed from our drive and the area block paved (as our neighbour's is).


We informed her and it's a good thing that we did, as our builders were going to take our blocks right up to her garage wall, so there was no messy few inches of mud showing. However, she objected and an amicable compromise of a matching band of coloured gravel was used.

TBagpuss

I agree, it's common courtesy to let them know that you are doing some work - I'd tell them you are getting the driveway done (this has potential for noise, dust etc which will potentially affect them while its going on) and tell them that the work includes removing the hedge.
You are not asking them for permission, you are telling them because that's the polite and neighbourly thing to do.

DigForVictory

+1 for tell them as a courtesy.

If you can schedule it at a time that is convenient for you both, so much the better. If not, aim for a time you can stay on top of any noise/ mess/ disruption issues.

Several small chats, before during & after can turn a potentially hostile stranger into a sociable neighbour. Your missus has a point, but good relations with a landlord-to-be will help considerably if the tenants are vile.

Think of it as an insurance policy?!

Furts

I believe a neighbour should be informed as a matter of courtesy.

The exception is when you have neighbours like mine!

I did not consult with them over extensions to my home because I knew they would object to all manner of details. This approach did cause me subsequent problems, but I was damned if I did and damned if I did not.

So informing a neighbour is the right thing to do provided the neighbour is a reasonable human being!

JustAnotherSaver

Yeah ours have been fine from the odd time we've spoken.

Anyway we went to let them know but they were out. We were about to be off on our way so popped a note through the door explaining the entire thing & if they've any Qs or anything then just ask away. Told them when we expect the work to begin etc.