General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays.
For a Sunday, I'd probably say about 10-11. Depends what kind of neighbours you have to be honest. If they're pretty cool and alright with you, or use power tools/are fairly DIY minded, then 10 will probably be acceptable on a Sunday.
Whilst you may enjoy putting your time at home to good use, your neighbours will not enjoy long periods of drilling, sawing or hammering. Be considerate by only carrying out noisy DIY between 8am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm on Saturday.
Power Tool and Electronic Equipment Repairs - Sunday
Can you drill at home on a Sunday?
Sundays and Bank Holidays are generally off-limits for noisy work. That said, the key word here is “noisy.” Quiet work that doesn't involve loud tools or machinery may be tolerated outside of these hours, but this is at the discretion of your local council and sometimes the goodwill of your neighbours.
No renovations are allowed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Noisy renovations within the flat such as demolishing of walls, removing wall/ floor finishes, cutting of tiles and heavy and excessive drilling works, etc. can only be carried out between 9:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays.
What is classed as unreasonable noise from neighbours?
A noise is considered a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 if it: unreasonably and substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of a home or other premises. injures health or is likely to injure health.
Unlike construction sites, the typical working hours do not necessarily apply to home DIY projects. This is because individuals often engage in DIY work during evenings and weekends. If you plan to use power tools, we recommend using them between 7am and 9pm.
These specific timings may vary depending on local council noise regulations, so checking their advice is strongly recommended." While there's no law that specifically prevents lawn mowing during certain hours of the day, it's safest to wait to mow your lawn after 8am on a weekday, or after 9am on a weekend, to avoid ...
You should complain about noise from loudspeakers or chimes to the police by calling 101 or to the environmental health department of your local council. Find your local council on mygov.
“Be conscientious about using loud power tools in the early morning hours, especially snow blowers,” said Joe, who thinks using noisy equipment is perfectly acceptable any time between 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
What to do if your neighbours are having a loud party?
If the problem involves noise, such as a loud party or dogs barking, please contact your local council as this isn't a police matter. For disagreements over boundary walls, fences, trees or hedges, contact Citizens Advice for free information and support. In some cases you may also want to contact a solicitor.
Time restrictions when noise should not be heard in a habitable room in a neighbour's house: Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. Before 7am or after 8pm on any other day.
What time should you stop using power tools in the garden?
Thankfully, noise pollutions are clearly defined in the law with time-based parameters. As a general rule of thumb, garden noise law claims that excessive noise like loud music or the use of power tools shouldn't last between 11pm to 7am.
There is no official UK-wide law specifying exact times for DIY noise, but most councils recommend avoiding use of power tools before 8am and after 8pm on weekdays. On weekends, this often shifts to a shorter window—usually 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
DIY. Do not carry out noisy DIY before 9am or after 7pm. Warn neighbours if you think work will be particularly noisy. Avoid mowing the lawn or using power tools in the garden in the early morning or late evening.
Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless it is properly grounded. Never carry a tool by the cord or hose. Never yank the cord or hose to disconnect. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Construction companies and contractors must by law take all reasonable steps to control noise and work within certain times, usually from 7.30am to 6pm. If they want to work outside these times they must apply for a special permit from the local council.
Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night. They may also issue warning notices in response to complaints about noise above permitted levels from 11pm to 7am.
Noise nuisance could include but is not limited to: Loud music, Parties, Multiple visitors frequenting a property, Banging, Alcohol related disorder, Animal nuisance e.g. dogs barking, cockerels. Please consider the nature of the noise, and whether your neighbour intends for the noise to be a nuisance.
