Roofers pounding away at 7:30 am

[Lottoguy]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.

[Jayhawk]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/what-time-can-workers-start-morning-269792/#post1570673

[karostay]

OMG.....Temps are soaring Contractors starting a bit early in order to beat the heat..Can't blame them Is 30 min life changing

[bagboy]

Be happy they wait until 7:30.

[billethkid]

Depends if they wake you (or not).

[skip0358]

What time does the noise ordinance start in Florida?
Most local noise ordinances designate "quiet hours"--for example, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and until 8 or 9 a.m. on weekends.

[Lottoguy]

So, they could actually begin their roofing work at 6:00 am? Wow, didn't know it was that early.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

That's the sound of the faint heartbeat of our economy.

[npwalters]

If I had to be on a roof this time of year I would start at daybreak.

[Boomer]

We were in the group of houses that got no-cost-to-the-owner roof replacement — after a bad run of shingles had caused problems for a bunch of houses in some of the villages in the LSL section. The POA was instrumental in working with the developer to get things done when the original shingles turned out to be defective.

It was August. I imagined the brutal heat those roofers would have to endure and so I called the company and said to please send the crew as early as possible.

That is when I learned that they are not allowed to start before a certain time. But I am not certain what time that was because it has been a few years. It might have been 7-something. I had told them dawn would be OK with us.

I think I must have been the weirdest call the roofing company had ever received. I could tell they were not used to getting a call from someone concerned about their roofers in the heat. I guess they usually hear a lot self-serving b#&%*ing about the noise in the morning.

Roofing has to be one of the hardest jobs, from a safety standpoint, and especially in high heat.

Geez. Those are your fellow human beings up there, trying to do their jobs. It will not go on forever and then you can get back to your beauty sleep.

[Bogie Shooter]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.
Really? A few days.....good grief.

[photo1902]

Really? A few days.....good grief.

First world problems, for sure.

[Velvet]

Yes, but aren’t we the first world? Doesn’t that make sense then?

I like to sleep in myself, but if I had to work on the roof... I can sleep with earplugs.

[photo1902]

Yes, but aren’t we the first world? Doesn’t that make sense then?

I like to sleep in myself, but if I had to work on the roof... I can sleep with earplugs.

My point being that people are complaining about roofers installing a roof early in the morning. It's a thankless, exhausting job. Cut them some slack for trying to avoid the heat, and possibly the late day storms. Not to mention, starting at 7:30 is perfectly legal.

[rocman]

if it were your house it would be okay. i"m sure you never spent any time on a roof. give these guys a break and let them earn a living.

[tsmall22204]

Dont complain about the falling economy then complain about those still able to work.

[Travelhunter]

I think tradesman are allowed to work sun up through sun down

[RRman77 retired]

I had a roof repair in Dodge City KS when the temperature was 112-114 during the day. We provided gatoraid and water... When they quit early in the afternoon we had a huge gazebo, and provided each guy with a cold beer.

I was told by one roofer, thanks because most people look at them like they were dog doo doo, on their shoes.

It does not take much to be nice...... If your roof needed repairs you might have a different attitude....

[MandoMan]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.

Yes, there is. 7 a.m., about when the golfers start teeing off. Some people can’t sleep in, but have to earn a living.

[davem4616]

7:30am....horrible, you must have lousy neighbors to let this happen to you

You should call the Morse family, they need to put a stop this foolishness right now

Oh and while you're at it...get a hold of the mayor of NYC....I was awoken very early one morning after having a difficult time trying to get to sleep with all the noise from sirens and automobile horns on the streets of Manhattan

there's just no respect anymore

[Skunky1]

Wow! They are about 45 minutes late.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

I feel for those guys up there in the heat. Stop complaining give these people a break. Try offering them cold water as the day goes by.

[crash]

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Why was that post closed?

[skip0358]

For those who have never worked outside in construction you have no idea how hot it really gets out there. As for the roofer they start as early as they can because the heat doesn't only kill them but it's extra tough on the roofing materials. They're tar plain and simple and your standing or kneeling on the course or courses below. The hotter it gets the softer the shingle is. Therefore damage can be done IF one isn't very careful. That's one of the reasons that start early the other being they have to be stable enough to get down off the roof. Having done it there were days in the summer we started at Sun up and ended early because of the heat. So when your in your nice air conditioned house think of the poor guy or gal on that roof. My landscape guys comes every week in the summer. I walk out with 4 or 5 bottles of cold gatorade every week. Believe me they are thankful.

[Chi-Town]

Talk to anybody living on a golf course. Work needs to get done before the tee times start.

[Hplaw]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.
You are retired and in quarantine; what else do you have to do? You can nap at any point in the day. The allure of The Villages is slowly fading for me as I read the daily messages during a time when lifestyle has been interrupted for a bit.

[Rich42]

Villages rule is for any noise--construction, lawn mowing, etc., is not before 8am!

[photo1902]

Villages rule is for any noise--construction, lawn mowing, etc., is not before 8am!

That's a new one to me. Please cite a reference for your post.

[theruizs]

Isn't there some kind of rule when a roofer or other contractor can start using their noisy tools in the morning? Last two days the roofers behind me started their noisy work at 7:30 am.

They can start at 6:00am. One of the drawbacks about living with a golf course in our backyard. At least your noise should end in a few days.

[cathy34787]

Whaaaa!!!!! Poor me I live in The Villages. Seriously?? Is there anything else we need to be concerned about?? Hmmmm