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Noisy neighbour downstairs
Harrybrown100121
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sorry if I put this in the wrong sub forum, basically my downstairs’ neighbour likes to watch tv loudly at night when I am trying to sleep. Can I get anything that I can lay on top of the carpet rather than taking the carpet up. Will it work?
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You get underlay thats better at stopping noise (acoustic dampening). That would require lifting the carpet though. But is the noise just coming through the floor? Or the walls?You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride0
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How late at night?Harrybrown100121 said:sorry if I put this in the wrong sub forum, basically my downstairs’ neighbour likes to watch tv loudly at night when I am trying to sleep. Can I get anything that I can lay on top of the carpet rather than taking the carpet up. Will it work?0 -
Have you tried talking to them? They may be losing their hearing and not realise it, and not realise their TV is that loud.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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I totally agree with Savvy_Sue. We had a downstairs neighbour who was really loud. Only it wasn't the TV! It was relations of a personal nature should we say!! Very awkward but my husband went and spoke to the guy very calmly and it turned out both he and his partner were deaf. After the chat it didn't happen again!!2
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Definitely go and talk to them. They might have no idea you can hear it.
I'm always astounded how loud my parents now have the TV when I go and visit. They don't consider themselves old but their hearing is definitely getting worse!!!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
Thanks but we are no longer on speaking terms.0
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Dear OP
If you lay something under the carpet, do your research on the net first and just don't take the words of the sales persons.
Then factor in laying that if DIY or fitter costs. Don't forget the door may need to be trimmed as well.
If its just the bedroom by the best item you can as this will be worth it if you cut out their noise and sleep in peace.
Good luck and you are not alone.0 -
That's irrelevant. It's loud and it's disturbing. But the OP hasn't said anything other than trying to cut out the noise.Comms69 said:
How late at night?Harrybrown100121 said:sorry if I put this in the wrong sub forum, basically my downstairs’ neighbour likes to watch tv loudly at night when I am trying to sleep. Can I get anything that I can lay on top of the carpet rather than taking the carpet up. Will it work?Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.0 -
I would definitely go and have a chat with this neighbour. We had the same problem except the neighbours were upstairs. When we went to see them about the noise, they were mortified to know that we could hear their TV. Turned out the husband was deaf and the wife had got used to having the TV sound on very loud. They were really apologetic and did turn down the volume after that. Hopefully your neighbour is as considerate.Harrybrown100121 said:sorry if I put this in the wrong sub forum, basically my downstairs’ neighbour likes to watch tv loudly at night when I am trying to sleep. Can I get anything that I can lay on top of the carpet rather than taking the carpet up. Will it work?Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.0 -
Sorry just saw that you're no longer on speaking terms. That's quite sad. But the neighbour DOES still need to be told because that is antisocial behaviour. If it's a rented property you could report to the landlord - or you could report to the council, if it's private. Why should you have to go to the expense of putting something on the floor just because your neighbour is inconsiderate?
Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.0
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