Neighbour's building work going on late into the night and weekends

[TTW]

The house next door to us (terraced) is being renovated. The builders are clearly on a deadline and behind, and are working late into the night every day of the week and on weekends.

We've repeatedly asked them to stop work after 6pm (as per Southwark's regs) and they promise they will, then continue. The new owners of the property (recently sold) make excuses but don't seem inclined to keep to the mandated building hours.

What's the next step for us to get this to stop - Southwark noise? Building regs? Any advice much appreciated.

Edited December 19, 2023 by TTW

[KidKruger]

Call southwark council they will guide you.

Keep a diary of the activity/noise and the disruption/impact it causes.

[ed_pete]

Southwark Environmental Protection. 

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/construction?chapter=4

 

[malumbu]

On a general point why do we let builders do this.  Most large building projects are at homes such as those owned by people who frequent the forum.  Certain builders may not give a fig.  But property owners pay for them.  We have regular examples of builders working outside hours, in the numerous often grandiose projects around here.

I've stopped complaining to Environmental health as closer neighbours do not seem to be bothered.  Had some success in the past where is was closer to me.  With that in mind do talk with your other neighbours who are affected.  Good luck, it is wrong.

Noise controls, also apply to those doing major DIY themselves.  Rules will be slightly more lenient than with builders, but do you want to p your neighbours off in any case.  Yes?  Oh dear......

 

[OutOfFocus]

2 hours ago, malumbu said:

On a general point why do we let builders do this.  Most large building projects are at homes such as those owned by people who frequent the forum

Once you have started a job with builder X it's a bit hard to change to builder Y.

 

[malumbu]

You are paying them, remind them of the rules.  Not an excuse.