Noise through party wall

janj1332

Hi 

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago. Basically, a couple of years ago, 2 developers bought and renovated the house next door to ours (1920/30's semi detached), and since they've completed the work and found tenants the sound insulation/soundproofing between the houses is now almost non-existent. This has led to a bit of discord with the neighbours now occupying next door. The soundproofing wasn't an issue before they bought the house and did the work. We're also convinced that some of the work they've undertaken was structural (removal of fireplaces) and therefore falls under the Party Wall Act, in which case, we weren't notified before or during the work.

Has anyone on here had a situation similar to this, in which they weren't notified at any point about party wall work which has led to a dramatic increase in noise coming thorough the wall? And if so, what options would be available legally? I mean, these regulations exist for a reason, so what action is available in the event that a situation like this occurs?

All advice and suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

theartfullodger

janj1332 said:

Hi 

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago. ................

Gissus a clue - provide a link??? 

There is ALWAYS noise coming through party walls:  

user1977

janj1332 said:

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago.

In which case, please continue that thread rather than start a new one: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6446539/incessant-barking-poor-soundproofing#latest

janj1332

Link to previous discussion here

 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6446539/incessant-barking-poor-soundproofing#latest

janj1332

user1977 said:

janj1332 said:

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago.

In which case, please continue that thread rather than start a new one: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6446539/incessant-barking-poor-soundproofing#latest

I thought it would be easier this way. My previous post went around the houses a bit. This gets to the point I wish to discuss more succinctly.

anselld

janj1332 said:

user1977 said:

janj1332 said:

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago.

In which case, please continue that thread rather than start a new one: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6446539/incessant-barking-poor-soundproofing#latest

I thought it would be easier this way. My previous post went around the houses a bit. This gets to the point I wish to discuss more succinctly.

Are you waiting for someone to tell you that you can sue the neighbours under the Party Wall Act?  Well, yes you can, good luck with that.

MultiFuelBurner

Is this the suspected fireplace removal next door on a party wall, tenants with a dog they leave, barking all day until they get home thread?

jonnydeppiwish!

You can but it’s a bit late. You’ll need plenty of cash to see it through I would have thought.

What sort of noise? 

What’s the family dynamic now compared to before it was bought? I mean an old lady compared to family with young kids is going to be significantly noisier.

janj1332

jonnydeppiwish! said:

You can but it’s a bit late. You’ll need plenty of cash to see it through I would have thought.

What sort of noise? 

What’s the family dynamic now compared to before it was bought? I mean an old lady compared to family with young kids is going to be significantly noisier.

Dog noise, TV noise, audible voices at anything above conversational level. It's not so much the frequency of the noise as the clarity. The walls now seem paper thin. That wasn't the case before. The lady who lived in the house before it was sold would often have large gatherings round and you wouldn't hear a thing. The issue I think is the way in which sound vibrations are traveling along/through the wall.

janj1332

MultiFuelBurner said:

Is this the suspected fireplace removal next door on a party wall, tenants with a dog they leave, barking all day until they get home thread?

That's one one

janj1332

janj1332 said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Is this the suspected fireplace removal next door on a party wall, tenants with a dog they leave, barking all day until they get home thread?

That's one one

That's "the" one, I should say