FAQs

What time are builders allowed to start and can they work weekends?

There is no set legal time for builders to start noisy work, but it is generally accepted that the most common working hours are: 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 1.30pm, Saturday At no time on Sunday or any public or bank holiday. Builders may still work outside these hours if they are doing quiet work that is not causing disturbance. We can if necessary serve a notice requiring a builder to carry out noisy work within these hours.

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