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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Millie Hurst

What time can construction workers start making noise? Advice for good, neighborly behavior

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No one wants to be woken up by next door's drilling on a Saturday morning – or to be subjected to hours of loud building work while working remotely. Similarly, anyone currently renovating a house and concerned about disrupting the peace will benefit from knowing the local rules and restrictions.

There are many reasons that construction work tends to start early, from avoiding hot weather and dodging rush hour to working with enough natural light.

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