Hello everyone,
Slowly but surely, things are finally starting to happen here.
The construction sign has been standing on our plot since the beginning of the year. Last week, the temporary power supply box was installed and connected today.
Our site manager previously informed us that we will definitely need to have the street closed “at some point,” which is not a big issue since it can easily be bypassed.
The street was actually closed for the past few days without any prior notice. Also, the construction site a bit diagonally across from our property (managed by the city) did not provide any advance information and simply put up no-parking signs.
Should we inform the neighbors about possible inconveniences, and if so, what measures (extent) should we mention? Would a polite letter be sufficient, or how would you handle this?
We are building in a gap between buildings, and all the neighbors have lived here for a long time.
Slowly but surely, things are finally starting to happen here.
The construction sign has been standing on our plot since the beginning of the year. Last week, the temporary power supply box was installed and connected today.
Our site manager previously informed us that we will definitely need to have the street closed “at some point,” which is not a big issue since it can easily be bypassed.
The street was actually closed for the past few days without any prior notice. Also, the construction site a bit diagonally across from our property (managed by the city) did not provide any advance information and simply put up no-parking signs.
Should we inform the neighbors about possible inconveniences, and if so, what measures (extent) should we mention? Would a polite letter be sufficient, or how would you handle this?
We are building in a gap between buildings, and all the neighbors have lived here for a long time.
Elokine schrieb:
If you can drive around it, like you mentioned earlier, I wouldn’t really call it a direct inconvenience. So it’s not really a disturbance. Yes, it’s a very short distance and I don’t think I will do it directly.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Best to invite them right away to the ‘post-Corona street party’ (we haven’t done that yet either). And a tip from personal experience for the future: if you hear about important birthdays or similar events in the neighborhood, definitely take the opportunity. Small gestures usually improve neighborly relations. Even if there are neighbors involved whom you already know you definitely don’t want to invite.
ypg schrieb:
Well, you can just start by introducing yourselves informally. Mention that there might be a temporary road closure at some point. By the way, flyers were always handed out when we were invited to the topping-out ceremony. We will introduce ourselves, but I’ve decided not to mention the road closure after all.
The detour takes about 1 minute extra. Only the two households opposite won’t be able to park in front of their homes, but that should be manageable for 2-3 days:
hampshire schrieb:
Bottom line: You make it easier for your new neighbors to welcome you if you take the opportunity for open communication. Personal contact is better than a letter, even with COVID. We will do both: a letter with brief information and contact details, which we will deliver personally and maybe have a chat as well.
Winniefred schrieb:
Back then, I went to the immediate neighbors, rang the bell, and introduced myself briefly. Yesterday I bought 20 small “thank you” chocolate packs from the Purple Cow. I will start the letter with “Thank you for your understanding.”
I will deliver that personally with some information and...
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
You can do it or not. It’s your decision. When you write a nice letter, you risk that many long-term residents might feel obliged to interfere or scrutinize more closely. Yes, that can definitely happen. I recently heard that the neighbor directly opposite is a retired building official... hopefully, he is fully enjoying his retirement.
NatureSys schrieb:
Before our major renovation, we also went around to the immediate neighbors and the next-door neighbors, as well as those across the street (a total of 8 houses), to say hello and leave a small note with contact details. In hindsight, that was perfect. Thanks, for us it will be around 10-12 households affected by the construction. I will personally bring the chocolate with a letter to all of them.
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Winniefred2 Jun 2021 14:15NatureSys schrieb:
Before our major renovation, we also went to introduce ourselves to the immediate neighbors, the ones a little further away, and those across the street (a total of 8 houses), leaving a small note with our contact details. In hindsight, that was perfect. After 5 years, we now have warm relationships with some of them, and at least friendly, pleasant connections with all the others. We also explicitly invited these families to our topping-out ceremony later. We would definitely do this again. Oh, and since I just read it... we also invited the neighbors when we were about halfway finished. It was a lovely celebration. We maintain a very friendly relationship with everyone, based on a lot of tolerance. And if you are friendly from the beginning, that usually comes back to you.
11ant schrieb:
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I wrote the sentences entirely on my smartphone, but they ended up being cut off. My thread title was like that as well, which a moderator kindly corrected.
That’s why I’m writing from my laptop now instead of my smartphone.
Winniefred schrieb:
Oh yes, since I’m reading it now... we also invited the neighbors when we were more or less finished. It was a lovely celebration. We all maintain a very friendly relationship with a lot of tolerance. And if you are friendly from the start, it usually comes back in return. We currently live in the second row with five neighbors. Only one other party is an owner; the rest are tenants. None of them introduced themselves. Some don’t even respond when you say "hi" or "hello."
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Simon-1892 Jun 2021 14:44Hello,
I would also keep all neighbors informed. This can prevent many tensions in advance. Additionally, it’s always a good idea to have the current phone numbers of your neighbors on hand just in case something happens.
In our case, the neighbors know everything "live" anyway because you meet while walking or stand in line together at the bakery on Saturdays and chat. That’s village life for you.
But it also has the "disadvantage" of constantly being asked what you plan to do with the leftover soil.
I would also keep all neighbors informed. This can prevent many tensions in advance. Additionally, it’s always a good idea to have the current phone numbers of your neighbors on hand just in case something happens.
In our case, the neighbors know everything "live" anyway because you meet while walking or stand in line together at the bakery on Saturdays and chat. That’s village life for you.
But it also has the "disadvantage" of constantly being asked what you plan to do with the leftover soil.