...and don't put "with a sawn off shotgun" lol!

it's advice i'm after, on how to be diplomatic with neighbours you've never met, who are making a noise, but they probably don't know i can hear them.

the walls are so thin you can hear entire conversations, and they shout and swear alot and bang doors. there's loud music, although it's not as bad as all that, just annoying.

any ideas????:|

This might sound a bit obvious, but have you thought of calling around, introducing yourself and telling them pleasantly you have an issue with their behaviour? :)

There's a few threads here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54662&highlight=neighbours), here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49842&highlight=noisy+neighbours) and here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48507&highlight=noisy+neighbours) that might help!!

Good Luck

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Ask them if they can hear your tv, music etc, then explain that you ask because the walls are very thin and you can hear them occasionaly and wondered if you disturb them.
They should think you are being considerate and take the hint at the same time.

And failing that you can try here (http://www.nfh.org.uk/) :thumbsup:

thanks for all those:)

i am probably just putting off going round 'cos you need to be in the right frame of mind...i.e. not waving a pick-axe handle.

i think asking if they can hear me's a good approach...also someone said mention how "these houses aren't very private" etc and let 'em realise that i can hear every word...which they probably don't like

it's the old psychology of making someone else WANT to do something for you, or in psychobabble, a "win/win"

but i still might buy a pick axe anYway.....probably can gerrem in poundland thesedays...:|

Tell em you're thinkin of having an 'open-house' for asylum seekers.....they'll probably just flit.

Originally posted by Kristian
This might sound a bit obvious, but have you thought of calling around, introducing yourself and telling them pleasantly you have an issue with their behaviour? :)

Pfft.. Like that'd make any difference, they'd probably just do a 2 fingered gesture and turn the music up louder.

Originally posted by Rich
Pfft.. Like that'd make any difference, they'd probably just do a 2 fingered gesture and turn the music up louder.

I heard there was a noisy neighbour who played loud rock music day and night stopped by all his neighbours playing country and western music turned up full blast one Sunday morning, all at the same time. Taught him he was annoying the whole street.

when my neighbour went through a divorce she decided to get wasted daily on vodka & play her music loud.
so i would put my stereo on with plenty of bass,turn it up & the go shopping for a few hours.i think she got the message & was a little more restrained afterwards.

Personally you need to go round and discuss it, but most the time this will not work ( i used to be a noisey neighbour ). Ive been on both sides of the fence. Take a recorder with you and put it in your pocket, turn it on and discuss with the neighbour whats going on, if that dont work go to the council or police and take your recorder with you and show them what was discussed.

Police and council tend to look over you, im having problems with them at the moment.

'How do you approach noisey neighbours?'

With ear muffs?

One of my neighbours plays their music too loud every Sunday afternoon without fail.

I just turn my music up to match them :hihi:

Have you heard of MESH? Mediation Sheffield. They deal with neighbourhood disputes.
call them on 0114 241 2771

good luck