Tag: Construction noise

Upset about Sunday construction noise

Upset about Sunday construction noise

| 20/11/2018 | 2 Comments

I wonder if you could shed some light on construction on Sundays. There is a new apartment complex being built next to two existing complexes and we expect noise from the site during the week, but we are extremely disturbed that during the weekends, on both Saturdays and Sundays work continues.  From 8am until about […]

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Wants early-morning construction to stop

Wants early-morning construction to stop

| 12/07/2018 | 6 Comments

Who deals with noise complaints? I have lived in an address for a number of years. In the past year a piece of land next door has been sold and planning permission granted for houses. The building team now turns up and begins work at 7am Monday to Friday — no problem. However, they turn up at 7am Saturday and Sunday and work until 5pm. They have […]

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Are there noise restrictions on home building?

Are there noise restrictions on home building?

| 26/11/2017 | 1 Comment

What are the permitted work hours for residential construction projects? Auntie’s answer: I am guessing your question centres around ensuring that the time you are home is not disturbed by general pounding and other noises related to a house being built in your neighbourhood. Unfortunately, a Ministry of Planning official informed me there are no […]

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