Rented Traffic Noise Nightmare

booksurr

junkmanukuk wrote: »

Sorry i didnt explain my self properly i meant the landlord doing something to the walls to try and stop the noise a bit

Would he have to fix it if the traffic noise is above a certain level

Thxs

contact the environmental health dept at your council and ask them , I very much doubt the LL will be forced to install noise insulation

eg residents near airports will have insulation fitted by BAA if above certain levels, if not they won't . Doesn't mean it is not noisy just below that certain level

BoJangles_2

Given time your girlfriend may get used to the noise.

Foxy-Stoat_3

Have you tried closing the windows?

maninthestreet

Foxy-Stoat wrote: »

Have you tried closing the windows?

Bit chilly this time of year to sleep with the windows open.

junkmanukuk_2

We viewed it on a sat morning so it wasnt really bad

The gap between the outside wall and the inside wall looks about 12" causing a echo as its hollow

Any suggestions on fixing it as we like the house and want to stay

BoJangles_2

junkmanukuk wrote: »

We viewed it on a sat morning so it wasnt really bad

The gap between the outside wall and the inside wall looks about 12" causing a echo as its hollow

Any suggestions on fixing it as we like the house and want to stay

Is it really that bad?

Have you checked with your neighbours to see if they have problems sleeping?

Do you have issues or is it as you said, just your girlfriend who can't sleep?

If so, this would suggest she should wear earplugs?

maninthestreet

junkmanukuk wrote: »

We viewed it on a sat morning so it wasnt really bad

The gap between the outside wall and the inside wall looks about 12" causing a echo as its hollow

Any suggestions on fixing it as we like the house and want to stay

Cavity wall insulation??

vqmismatch

Cassette based window blinds seem to do a good job of reducing noise and light from traffic.

Why did you rent a place right next to a dual carriage way if you didn't to live in a place right next to a dual carriage way? Presumably you pay a rent commiserate with the location and can use the savings to make any adjustments required to reduce the level of intrusion from the noise. Cassette blinds and cavity wall insulation will also save you money on heating.

FBaby

Sorry i didnt explain my self properly i meant the landlord doing something to the walls to try and stop the noise a bit

Even if your landlord agreed to do something about it, have you considered that the rental price takes into account the level of noise and if costs are spent to reduce it, it could very much come with a significant increase in the rental cost when you renew your contract?

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For Reference

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?66035-Traffic-Noise-Nightmare

junkmanukuk wrote:

We viewed it on a sat morning so it wasnt really bad

The gap between the outside wall and the inside wall looks about 12" causing a echo as its hollow

Any suggestions on fixing it as we like the house and want to stay

So how long have you been living there for !