Hi,
In new house 18 months. I'm having a problem with noise levels.
Basically, I'm in a 2 bed mid terrace - in the main bedroom when I am in bed I can hear the water running down the wall when my neighbour takes a shower, my neighbour coughing in the shower...etc.
On both sides I can hear light switches going on and off, televisions, radio all at normal levels i.e. my neighbours aren't doing anything unusual. If conversation goes a little bit over normal levels, I can hear word for word what they are saying...otherwise I can hear mumbling all the time.
I'm wondering if anyone has dealt with this before with the builder at snag stage or hired a sound engineer to test when they moved in? What was the outcome? I'm not sure I'd even would want to go down that road, it may be easier to move in a few years. Also, soundproofing when a house is already built is not that effective. Any info appreciated.
Thanks
In new house 18 months. I'm having a problem with noise levels.
Basically, I'm in a 2 bed mid terrace - in the main bedroom when I am in bed I can hear the water running down the wall when my neighbour takes a shower, my neighbour coughing in the shower...etc.
On both sides I can hear light switches going on and off, televisions, radio all at normal levels i.e. my neighbours aren't doing anything unusual. If conversation goes a little bit over normal levels, I can hear word for word what they are saying...otherwise I can hear mumbling all the time.
I'm wondering if anyone has dealt with this before with the builder at snag stage or hired a sound engineer to test when they moved in? What was the outcome? I'm not sure I'd even would want to go down that road, it may be easier to move in a few years. Also, soundproofing when a house is already built is not that effective. Any info appreciated.
Thanks