charemme 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 The unit above me, has renovation work on going for weeks.. and today for the 1st time. I heard the noise at 930pm... they are hammering and sawing even my bathroom ceiling paint is flaking off.. The noise continue all the way until 11pm, and I called the police At 11:15, noise stop for 5 mins, before it continue until 12midnight I call the police again, and I was told that the officer had made their round.. how come the noise still continue. 12:15am, the police officer told me.. the unit i complain were indeed under renovation (could be seen from the notice pasted outside?) but from the 1st visit n the 2nd visit now. The officer reported the unit is vacant, inside is pitch dark... next door neighbour also cannot heard the noise WTH??! Ghost is it???? When i call to lodge a complaint, the officer ask me to describe the noise.. i dunno how to so i just ask them to hear... its so loud and clear, like its happen in my MBR toilet now tell me, no noise, unit is vacant and meter was not running.. when i still heard the noise like mins ago is the contractor hiding in the toilet??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sohck 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 The unit above me, has renovation work on going for weeks.. and today for the 1st time. I heard the noise at 930pm... they are hammering and sawing even my bathroom ceiling paint is flaking off.. The noise continue all the way until 11pm, and I called the police At 11:15, noise stop for 5 mins, before it continue until 12midnight I call the police again, and I was told that the officer had made their round.. how come the noise still continue. 12:15am, the police officer told me.. the unit i complain were indeed under renovation (could be seen from the notice pasted outside?) but from the 1st visit n the 2nd visit now. The officer reported the unit is vacant, inside is pitch dark... next door neighbour also cannot heard the noise WTH??! Ghost is it???? When i call to lodge a complaint, the officer ask me to describe the noise.. i dunno how to so i just ask them to hear... its so loud and clear, like its happen in my MBR toilet now tell me, no noise, unit is vacant and meter was not running.. when i still heard the noise like mins ago is the contractor hiding in the toilet??!! Which area are you staying? How come got ghost? Why don't you record the noise the next time you hear it. Then you can use it as an evidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
googocat 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 This made me recall one of the Sunday 3 weeks ago where me and my hubby were hamming and drilling away at night at my new place, trying to rush to finish up the loose ends at my new house. With every hammering and drilling, i so scare that my neighbours will complain. Fortunately no police officer came knocking and i definitely finished all my hammering and drilling before 11 pm. But i think the part abt no one being found at the house sounds spooky. Well, i suggest to eliminate your doubts, go upstairs tonight and check things out yourself. Maybe they are really hiding inside the house rushing to complete the work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Which area are you staying? How come got ghost? Why don't you record the noise the next time you hear it. Then you can use it as an evidence. Im at Tampines St 41 block 405. Confirm the police officer who handle my call , heard it... cuz they ask me to describe. I ask them to hear for themselves. This made me recall one of the Sunday 3 weeks ago where me and my hubby were hamming and drilling away at night at my new place, trying to rush to finish up the loose ends at my new house. With every hammering and drilling, i so scare that my neighbours will complain. Fortunately no police officer came knocking and i definitely finished all my hammering and drilling before 11 pm. But i think the part abt no one being found at the house sounds spooky. Well, i suggest to eliminate your doubts, go upstairs tonight and check things out yourself. Maybe they are really hiding inside the house rushing to complete the work. Im certain there is nothing spooky... the contractor is hiding and doing the work from 930pm to 12am+ Im going up tonight to take alook. If there is noise again tonight, who else can i Complaint? I know its not the owners fault, but definitely the contractor is doing something major in the bathroom cuz its so loud, even my ceiling paint is flaking off. Anyone here renovating their Unit at Tampines block 405??? Edited July 7, 2009 by charemme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
googocat 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Call the police again. But this time, maybe bring something to record the noise or capture the pics of ppl in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian_john 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Charemme, Interesting story about noises in the night. But like you said, I'm sure its the Contractor playing hide-and-seek with both you and the cops. Apart from the cops (although personally I don't think they do or bother much about such cases anyways), do also pop by your HDB Area Office and notify them too. I don't think any heavy work is allowed at such late timing and on Sundays. BTW, cute Schnauzer in your siggy. Edited July 7, 2009 by adrian_john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I just call HDB branch Office. They check and told me the unit upstairs confirm is not vacant. They will send someone down to check... The HDB officer say noise travels.. so might not be e unit above making noise.. but if its 2 level up.. even my ceiling wall paint flake off.. also too power liao!! Amazing, the police officer check with the upstairs neighbour ask if they heard noise.. they said no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Charemme, Interesting story about noises in the night. But like you said, I'm sure its the Contractor playing hide-and-seek with both you and the cops. Apart from the cops (although personally I don't think they do or bother much about such cases anyways), do also pop by your HDB Area Office and notify them too. I don't think any heavy work is allowed at such late timing and on Sundays. BTW, cute Schnauzer in your siggy. Thanks for your compliment that is my darling...... Yeah, its really amazing how they get away with it... i can hear noise from Unit #2 loud n clear. Yet occupants from Unit #1 say cannot hear. its so freaking loud.. both my dogs are guarding my bathroom door staring at the ceiling.. Sad to say, if its at my Kitchen area.. perhaps i can ignore. But the reno area is within my MBR... go home after 1 hard day of work, also cannot rest... by the time they stop.. my migraine start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSA 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Seems like most flat owners can use the info below: Building Works - General Terms and Conditions. The general terms and conditions stated herein apply to renovation work carried out in HDB flats. 2.3 No Work shall be carried out before 8 am or after 6 pm. 2.4 Noisy Work such as cutting of tiles, demolition of walls and removing floor/wall finishes are restricted from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm during the weekdays. Such works are not allowed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. 2.5 At any one time, only two of the approved hand-held power tools or their approved equivalents are allowed to be used. 2.6 Renovation contractors are not allowed to take more than three consecutive days to demolish walls and/or removal of wall/floor finishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I believe its the contractor trying to rush their HO hence the late work. I wonder, if i complaint like this... will the owner get into trouble?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian_john 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Charemme, If you highlight the issue to HDB, its not so much the owner that will get into trouble, but I believe they'll go after the Contractor who applied for the permit first. I guess since the cops can't help, this would be the next best alternative, if the late night rush work continues to be a disturbance. The owner is probably not even aware of what the contractor's doing anyway. On to dogs, wow, didn't know you had 2 doggies. Are they both Schnauzers? I have a very mini one. She's already 5 years old but still sized like a puppy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I guess as much... I didnt want my neighbours to HATE me.. but the Contractor shouldnt be doing things like this... Tonight if got noise again, im going up on my own to check it out!! Yeah i got 2 dogs, both of different breed . the other is of cross breed ( JRT cross papillion) See pic here http://im-char.blogspot.com/2009/03/fashion-show-sequel.html How u manage to get a mini size one? Mine is long legs.. but luckily temperament is perfect. I kinda of like gals dog nowadays, so manja... esp Schnauzer Edited July 7, 2009 by charemme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poseidon_gal 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 talk to ur new neighbour.. My reno cause my downstair neighbour ceiling plastering to drop off.. and becoz she told me directly i make sure my ID touch up nicely for her.. I dont think the new owner know about this..so let the owner know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charemme 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I dont know how to inform the owner.. cuz its vacant, only the workers are around. Today really no noise... happy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 charemme, but it sounds scary leh. you called the police to come but no contractors there. so far okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
