Unending construction noise is the bane of my life

rainn

So there I am, right, just trying to enjoy a peaceful Friday evening at home. Feet up, cup of tea in hand, ready to finally start that new Netflix series everyone’s been raving about. But, can I hear the dialogue? Can I heck. Why? Because for the last seven weeks there’s been near constant construction at the house across the street. They start first thing in morning, sometimes even before the sun comes up! The incessant drilling and banging is driving me round the bloody bend.

Okay, fine, I get it. People want to improve their homes and all that, but did they have to pick the contractor who apparently only owns the world’s loudest power tools? And while I’m at it, why don’t these guys ever take a break? It’s like they’re in some sort of competition to see who can use the most tools at once. I could probably bear the noise if only it was irregular but it just. never. stops.

I’ve tried everything, friends. Noise-cancelling headphones can’t drown this out. Neither does my classic rock playlist, turned up to 11. I’ve shelled out for earplugs, but the constant vibrations make those pretty much useless. Wrote a politely worded letter to the house owners and they just managed a half-hearted ‘Oh so sorry, will be done soon’. So much for neighbourly understanding.

Anyone else 🤔

Jayce

Man, I feel ya. I had the exact same problem a couple of summers ago and it was maddening. I tried one of those white noise machines and it kinda helped a bit - at least for the daytime noise. At night, I swear I could still hear the God-awful banging in my dreams. Maybe you could try that? It’s definitely not perfect, but every little helps, right? Also, I’d check out local noise ordinances in your area, because there’s usually a restriction on construction times - especially really early in the morning. Absolutely no need to be woken up at the crack of dawn by drills and hammers.

sparky

Ah, tell me about it! Constant construction noise can really get on your nerves. Good call on the white noise machine, though it might not completely drown out everything. Have you tried some noise-canceling headphones? They’re a little pricey, but a life-saver for situations like this. And definitely, always check the local noise ordinances, because who wants to be woken up by jackhammers?! Speaking from experience, a politely worded conversation with the site manager can sometimes help too. Just explain your situation and they might be able to do something, like starting the noisy work a bit later. Worth a shot! Hang in there, buddy.

kath77

Oh man, you hit the nail on the head there - construction noise is a sanity killer for sure. And we all know, some days that white noise machine doesn’t quite cut it. Noise-canceling headphones, though? Haven’t tried those but you sparked my interest, gonna go check out some options - fingers crossed they’re not too harsh on the wallet. And yeah, chat with the site guy could lead somewhere, thanks for the suggestion. Who knows they might even start late, make a dream come true! Stay strong, cheers for the advice, mate!

she58

Noise-canceling headphones can be a real lifesaver, mate! I got a pair recently and they’ve been worth every penny. Try looking for some second-hand options online if they seem a bit pricey. As for the site manager, honesty is the best policy. Let them know about your situation, they might be more considerate than you expect. And hey, even if construction starts late, that’s a solid win, right? Good luck with that, mate!