Guide to noise problems

Construction noise

Construction and contractor noise

Construction noise is unavoidable. All builders and contractors should show consideration to their neighbours.

For work that involves noise or vibration, construction and demolition:

This should happen during the hours of:

  • Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
  • Sat: 8am-2pm
  • Sun or bank holiday: No working

These times may not always apply, particularly work on railway lines:

  • where there is a public transport service
  • for health and safety reasons
  • in case of emergency

If a construction site is not following the times listed, we can serve a Pollution Notice.