Thud thud thud all evening...driving us mad? Please any laws/advice/help to stop this?

~New neighbour has a poor extension which they're using as a gym/work-out area.


Every night from 8pm onwards can hear equipment noise shaking my walls, disturbing my tv programmes..


Not very relaxing in my own home after a hard day to hear continuous thuds. Thud thud thud.


Do they need special wall insulation/flooring for gym equipment - any regulations.


Much bigger than us - not approachable shall we say!Thud thud thud all evening...driving us mad? Please any laws/advice/help to stop this?
Low frequency sounds travel very easily through the building's structure - short of putting their gym equipment on rubber shock pads, and putting rubber padding on the floor (if they're dropping free-weights), there's not much they can do. Perhaps they could be a little more considerate by controlling the weights when lowering them. Experienced body-builders know that controlling the weight in the down direction is almost as beneficial as pushing it in the up direction.





Not sure about laws in your area, but most civilized countries do have them. Many specify times when noise is unacceptable, but 8 PM is probably earlier than most. However, if noise at other times is a nuisance, and they refuse to remedy it, you can bring a civil suit to force them to fix the problem, stop doing it, or move to a place where it won't bother neighbors.Thud thud thud all evening...driving us mad? Please any laws/advice/help to stop this?
';Hi, how are you? You probably don't realise but these walls are so thin - not your fault - just the way it's built. I'm afraid I can here you working out avery evening - you could be in the next room - it even shakes my walls. I know it's a lot to ask but is there any way you could turn the volume down / keep the workouts shorter......etc etc';





I don't think you should be thinking about litigation until you've at least had a chat or two. They probably have no idea it's affecting you.
Talk to your landlord. They will more than likely go talk to them, and ask them to do it at some other time. That or try to keep the noise down.
In the UK you could approach the environmental health officer at your local council for advice, or wherever you are, consult a solicitor.
There are nuisance laws that you can look into.Some councils now have a Nuisance noise Team.


They then may ask you to keep a diary to keep a record of the disturbance and duration.





They may also be able to write to your neighbour anonomously, to say they have had various reports of unacceptable noise etc. and to stop.





They may even have a noise team to come out to witness this, although this is usualy reserved for night problems, over the weekend.





But it is not an easy situation, and yes you may find yourself at the end of an abusive situation, as the neighbour will probably work out it is you. But you have rights and why should you suffer indefinitely? Remeber, if you get abuse, it's best to avoid - don't get involved in an argument, don't answer the door, unless on a latch. Keep calm %26amp; stress it is greatly disturbing you. That's all. Nothng personal.


Any threats, you can then get the police involved - in a way that would be good, because it would bring control to the situation.





So - do pursue - but be strong, there is no simple way out - Be prepared for stress and pain (mental) but there will be a silver lining once you sort it.





P.s Also, did they get planning permission for this extension? And is it fit for the purpose it is being used for? Again I would approach your council, and even Citizens Advice Bureau - I'm sure they would know your rights and where you stand.
you may hang carpet on the wall that may help.they have insulation for sound. talk to your land lord and tell them the situation and see if you can switch apartments if you have to





thats sad that your neighbor wont work with you
Next door to they use a drum kit!
if you can show it interferes with TV , no . if you can show it interferes with the quality of your life , sleep , work , relationship AND you have already attempted the asking nicely route , yes . put a dollar amount on it and take it to civil court .
In the UK, the Citizens Advice Bureau would be able to explain your legal position (for free!) and make recommendations.
to save a conflict, try talking to them first. They may be unaware. I know its easier said than done. Invite them over for a beer just to be friendly and mention it in passing. If, as you say, they are unfriendly then get onto the environmental health officers at the local council. They will advise on what can be done and come out to take readings to see if the sound is excessive. They may even be able to advise the neighbours on the law regarding sound proofing of the extension etc. If I recall there is little that can be done unless it is continual, and after 11 at night.
personally if you live in an apartment complex you should let the apartment manager handle it. tell them what is going on and how long it's lasted. if your place has a legal noise curfew (my home town is 10pm weekdays and 11pm on weekends) let the police know that they are disturbing the peace and they need to check it out.