Working on house - hours allowed

50Twuncle

We have an annoying "Noisy Neighbour" - who is always getting in workmen to scrape, bang, drill etc on the party wall (or so it seems) - is there any restriction on the hours that he is allowed to scrape, bang and drill - ie Is 8 am on a Sunday morning acceptible to be woken up and what time at night are they allowed to continue until ?

missile

I would have a word with neighbour and if that doesn't work speak to your local council.

photome

Gov.uk
seems to suggest its a problem if its between 11pm and 7am

To deal with complaints about noise that’s louder than a permitted level at night (from 11pm to 7am) councils can issue a warning notice.

missile

You may be interested to know that no construction work is permitted in Spain on Sunday.

lincroft1710

missile wrote: »

You may be interested to know that no construction work is permitted in Spain on Sunday.

I thought the same applied in UK but my info may be out of date

Chrishazle

Try a phone call to Environmental Services at your local council, ask their advice.

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth

Use rule of BoP. When they shut up, put the stereo on full blast. Bodies by the Sex Pistols. Soon have them negotiating!

IAmWales

lincroft1710 wrote: »

I thought the same applied in UK but my info may be out of date

AFAIK that is only advisory. The times differ between local authorities so it can't he statutory.

molerat

http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/412/pollution_control_-_noise/654/noise_from_building_works

50Twuncle

molerat wrote: »

http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/412/pollution_control_-_noise/654/noise_from_building_works

Thanks - that's just Greenwich !!
It appears that there is no standard law throughout the whole country ...

scd3scd4

I would have thought 8am on a Sat/Sun is at the least rude or selfish. I leave cutting my grass and the likes to at least 11. I would have a polite/friendly word.


A family in my close had a loud party between about 6pm to 4 am the other night in the garden but it was a one off special occasion so I just let it slide. Closed the windows and put a fan on.


I had a neighbour like you once but they forgot I work shifts so was happy to be inconsiderate when they wanted peace.