Noisey neighbours?

[Andrew_5105555]

We have lived in our house for 3 years it s a semi detached we got on well with our previous neighbour but he moved in with his partner 12 mts ago.He sold the house to a couple with 2 young children,we also have 2 young children so where quite pleased with this,the problem is the new neighbours argue on a daily basis with full blue language in front of their kids and we here word for word through the wall(i do swear but when appropriate ie work etc),also they like music which we also can here quite loud.We have told them twice about this and they have turned it down a bit.

This has got so bad that last week my partner had a panic attack brought on by being woken every day by arguments then music at 8.45 am on saturday morning after a night shift,again knocked on a asked them to turn music down which they did for 1hr then we had it all day.

My wife had to go to the doctor to seek help with feelings of anxioty and depression this has been coming for a while.We decided to go away for the week Monday to Friday.We came back my wife still feeling bad once we arrived home,all was well Fri night and Saturday,but Sunday at 7pm music on again so with my wife in tears,shaking and being physicaly sick i went round and was told in their opinion the music is not load and they won't turn it down,i kept my cool and asked them to come to ours and listen to the noise,he would'nt and left music on for another 30mins.Do you think we are being unresonable if not what is the solution?the arguing is on a daily basis but the music is probley weekly.

Due to the housing market i think it is unwise to consider a move,i have done some research on the net regarding sound proofing and found a company called'Noisey Neighbour Solutions'check out their site and tell me what you think especially if you are in the building trade.

I feel everybody should feel happy in their own house but at the minute we don't your thoughts would be appreciated ta Andrew+Nicola.

ps we are private has owners as are next door.

 

[mostavern]

Andrew,

Keep a diary of all the noise (times,day type of music etc) and speak to your local the council, they will have someone that deals with noise problems,that can and do visit you house when you call them and measure the noise, it al takes a bit of time but it can lead to them getting warrants to seize music systems and asbo's etc........believe me it does work just takes a bit of time

 

[Wendy-Norfolk]

Andrew

My son and his partner moved into their present house nearly a year ago. Each time they viewed the property, the neigbour who worked nights, was either in bed, or out, consequently they purchased the house without giving a thought to the potential noise from the neighbour. Of course, after being in the house for a couple of days they then realised they had a problem, not only could they hear the neighbours music, but also his weekend activities with his girlfriend!! :O(

To solve this problem, they soundproofed the whole house by adding a stud wall and insulation to the dividing wall and by insulating the space between the downstairs ceiling and upstairs floorboards. This cut the noise down by about 75%. Ironically, the chap moved out about six months later! The new people are lovely and quiet!

 

[LMH]

Sorry to hear about your plight.

As others have said, keep a log, dates and times etc. Try and record things, buy a dictaphone and some tapes. I suggest your wife gets out maybe takes up a hobby, try yoga etc. She must really suffer with her nerves to have such a reaction, poor woman.

Contact your local council, I'm not sure but Environmental Health might be able to help you.

Find out if they definately own their house.

I'd be a bit wary of a company which calls themselves 'noisy neighbours solutions' (sorry I have no knowledge of them but I don't have much respect for their title).

Let us know how things progress.

Lisa

 

[LMH]

DON'T let them drive you out of YOUR house.

Lisa

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Noise is a nuisance and as Lisa stated the Environmental Heath within the Local Council will act. Initially they should set up sound meters/recording equipment in various parts of the house and if the noise is over a certain volume will prosecute. Therefore the first step would be to advise the neighbour of your intention to contact the Council and if the noise continues then contact Environmental Health. Good luck in your plight as this action could cause disharmony between you and the neighbour and could fester for ages.

 

[DeliDave]

be aware that if you sell your house you would have to tell new purchaser of problems with your neighbor there would be evidence if you contacted council.My daughter had similar probs and just moved but rockwool do sound insulation which might help,its better than heat insulation.

 

[MonkeyHanger]

We had a simular problem a few years ago and our friends come up with a good idea and that was to buy a rubbish cd stick it in the player put it on repeat, turn it up loud and go away in the van for a week and see what happens on our return.

But now i dont think you would get away with it unless you claim deminished responcability anyway i hope ypu have a succesful out come on your problem.

Andy

 

[Robert_374242026]

I know how it must feel with the problem, however about 45 years ago we lived in a council house and had compleat nutters living next door. They use to use to throw dogs s-- over the fence and rocks af all sorts plus hammering on the walls. They would not change and i compained to the council office and still nothing was done.So i gathered up all the mess in the garden which they had thrown over the fence and took it to the council office to show him what was happening.Cutting a long story short i dumped the sack on his floor and left.Shortly afterwards they were evicted and the council had to plaster all the walls as it looked like they had used a pickaxe on them, i also learnt later the family split up. I wish you good luck .

 

[TonySharon]

Hi Andrew, check out www.soundstop.co.uk

 

[LMH]

Hi Andrew

I've just looked at that website, noisy neighbours. I'm sorry but I have a bad feeling about it, I might be wrong. I guess they get calls from people who are quite vulnerable due to intolerable neighbours.

I wouldn't contact them. Get in touch with your council.

Lisa xx

 

[Andrew_5105555]

Hi thanks for all reply's its good to know there are good people out there today we had the usual music when we arrived home from shopping but to be fair it when off when we came into the house.I don't want to go down the council route,i think this will fan the flames i don't think they are being vinditive at the moment and i don't want to change this also this may affect future house sales if needed.My wife has been to doctors today and has been diagnosed with acute anxiety,and signed off work.

I have looked again at the website i mentioned and i also feel a bit dubious so am not going to bother.I have looked at www.soundstop.co.uk (thanks Anthony)i think i will ring them for a chat tomorrow.Thanks again to you all i will keep you updated Andrew.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

As stated before the act of selling the house would now also be covered by the HIPs the government has introduced - as the vendor you are now responsible by law to advise any prospective purchaser about "problems" with the neighbours. This could therefore be a backward step for you in both the sale of the house and the valuation. It would appear that with these HIPs you are damned if you sell and damned if you don't - it could be a no win situation.

 

[Andrew_5105555]

Cheers colin i agree and we don't want to move,today i have ordered a load of studding and accoustic sound proof material covered with 2 layers of sound block plaster board.

It P***** me of that i have to spend money due to ignorant people but i think in the long run it will be worth it, booked a CL for the weekend between chrimbo+newyear so we have got something to look forward to(as well as camping du letty)

cheers everyone and have a good one Andrew+Nicola.