Noise from building works
Give neighbours advance warning of any building work you’re planning and how long it will last.
We have powers to control noise on construction and demolition sites. For example, we can restrict working hours and enforce conditions on the machinery used.
How to avoid causing a noise problem from building works
General construction work should be restricted to:
- 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- 8am to 1pm on Saturdays
Noisy work is not allowed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Noisy activities
Examples include:
- using hand tools, like hammers and saws
- using power tools, like hand-held drills, saws and sanders
- using plant equipment, like Kango hammers, pneumatic hammers, cement mixers, planers, compressors and generators
- pile driving
- erecting and dismantling scaffolding
- erecting or removing partition walls
Download our noise from small scale building works leaflet:
Download information about previous noise complaints:
Construction and building companies’ noise control responsibilities
Professional building firms must follow the relevant codes of practice.