My neighbor uses power tools late into the night?

March 15, 2010 by admin · 9 Comments
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Lily asked:

My next door neighbor for over 3 weeks now has been drilling, sawing, bashing, and goodness knows what else VERY loudly. It often wakes me from sleep. My children (2, 5, 9), especailly the 2 year old, get scared and cannot get to sleep because of this. He starts at about 7.00pm and often doesn’t stop until 2-3:00 am. I don’t mind him working, but he does it excessivly loudly. I get on well with all my neighbors, and I don’t want to cause any tention, but it’s causing my children to be growchy during the day due to lack of sleep. Should I say anything, or just hope he stops soon?

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9 Responses to “My neighbor uses power tools late into the night?”
  1. Shaznic says:
    March 17, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Ask him if he could stop before 10! It’s totally not inappropriate if it’s affecting you all! Shaznic

  2. loves.cookies says:
    March 18, 2010 at 2:53 am

    it is your right to say something, tactfully.
    you will eventually become bad neighbours if this doesn’t stop.
    just nip it in the bud. loves.cookies

  3. Summer♥Lover says:
    March 18, 2010 at 3:49 am

    Isn’t there a noise bylaw in effect in your area–by all means talk the person. Perhaps they’re oblivious to those around them or think their house is sound proof (like ours is) Summer♥Lover

  4. Glenn S says:
    March 21, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    I would confront him about it. Chances are he’s working on a one time project and will be done soon, but you shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences. Being friendly and nice about it will likely get you some relief. If he chooses to be a jerk about it, most cities have noise ordinances after certain hours, so call the police as a last resort. Glenn S

  5. Cranky says:
    March 22, 2010 at 11:32 am

    In most states it is against the law to make noise after 10 p.m. and in most states you can report them without the neighbor knowing who reported them. This is the way I would handle it and then he won’t be mad at you. Cranky

  6. Hunt4FoodGrowUrGreens says:
    March 25, 2010 at 12:14 am

    Zoning in your area should have rules to the decibel level of sounds after a certain hour. Ask politely, give reasons why you are asking, then call the authorities if absolutely necessary. These days people work all types of schedules but mutual respect is still a must. Hunt4FoodGrowUrGreens

  7. N227 says:
    March 25, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Ask him politely to stop. He probably doesn’t realize that he’s being so rude, or he clearly doesn’t think that his work is as loud as it is, but its bothering you and your children. Be nice and say “Hey John, look I know your working hard and i really hate to disturb you or say this but, my kids are up at night because of your work, I don’t mind it during the day but what about cutting your work short at lets say 11 pm. Thank you so much I really appreciate it and again I am sorry to bring this up and I hope you don’t take this the wrong way” N227

  8. through_the_broken_glass says:
    March 29, 2010 at 4:52 am

    It’s inappropriate to make loud noises during the evening. It’s common knowledge that 10 is lights out time for most and so, he should respect this. I would go speak to him about it or, if you’re nervous about it, just make a print out of your city noise laws and highlight the issue. If he continues to make noises, make an official complaint to your city or town. They will give him a few warnings before sending him a fine. through_the_broken_glass

  9. Wednesday D says:
    March 29, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Well, here’s the bright side….he is building something/remodeling…he will eventually finish….good luck holding it together ’til then….maybe you could get one of those soothing nature sounds CD and play it for the kids as “cover” noise Wednesday D

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