Should You Greet Neighbors Before Exterior Construction? What Troubles Can Arise If You Don’t?

To smoothly proceed with exterior construction, it is necessary to consider the neighbors and greet them in advance.

Some may think,

“Isn’t it okay not to greet them because it’s a hassle?”

However, if you don’t greet them, the likelihood of getting involved in various troubles increases significantly.

This article will explain in detail why greeting is necessary before exterior construction and what to be careful about when greeting.

It’s better to greet before exterior construction! Why?

When conducting exterior construction, the contractor usually greets the neighboring residents.

Hearing this, you might think,

“Then I don’t need to go greet them myself, right?”

However, the impression received by the neighbors changes significantly depending on whether the contractor or the client does the greeting.

If you leave it entirely to the contractor,

you might end up with neighbors saying,

“That household didn’t greet us at all”

so caution is necessary to avoid being blamed.

What troubles can arise during exterior construction?

Next, let’s explain in detail the troubles that are likely to occur during exterior construction.

Noise troubles

During exterior construction, there can be loud noises.

From the client’s perspective, it may be something necessary to complete their home’s exterior, but unrelated neighboring residents may feel,

“It’s noisy”

“It’s bothersome”

and may be disturbed.

Particularly if there are small children, it can easily lead to significant troubles, so caution is required.

Dust dispersion

In some cases of exterior construction, it may be necessary to dismantle the existing exterior and set up a new one.

During this process, it will be necessary to cut concrete or asphalt, which inevitably causes dust to disperse.

If dust disperses, there is a high possibility that it could dirty your neighbor’s laundry or their house, leading to potential troubles.

While contractors will try their best to minimize dust dispersion through protective measures and careful work, it is nearly impossible to work without generating any dust.

Greeting in advance is important,

and by saying, “We might cause some inconvenience,”

you can help prevent such troubles from occurring.

Construction Vehicle Access

During exterior construction,

– Trucks
– Heavy machinery

will frequently come and go, which can lead to noise and traffic issues, potentially resulting in disputes.

For example,

you might encounter a situation like, “If you park a truck there, my car won’t be able to get out!”

To avoid such disputes, it is advisable to greet your neighbors in advance and explain the situation.

Points to Remember When Greeting Before Exterior Construction

Next, I will introduce some points to keep in mind before greeting your neighbors prior to exterior construction.

How far should I go with my greetings?

When greeting for exterior construction work,

be mindful of the three houses on either side.

Basically, it is sufficient to greet the houses on either side of your home and the one directly behind you, but if the scale of the construction is large or if you are particularly concerned, it is recommended to extend your greetings to about three houses.

When is the best time to greet?

The earlier you can greet, the better.

If you are too busy to make rounds for greetings, at the very least, try to do so at least one week before the construction starts.

As mentioned earlier, when conducting exterior construction, the contractor will generally greet the neighboring residents.

By accompanying them during this time, you can avoid doing it twice and also not take up the other person’s time.

Is it necessary to bring a gift?

It is better to bring a small gift when greeting for exterior construction.

While it is not absolutely necessary, having a small gift or token can help reduce the likelihood of any issues arising, so bringing some snacks or towels would be a good idea.

However, be careful not to bring something too expensive, as it may actually be seen as a nuisance.

What should I communicate?

When greeting before exterior construction, it is good to communicate the following:

・Start date
・End date
・Duration
・Time of day
・Contractor’s name
・Details of the work

It is advisable to convey these points.

Is it necessary to greet after the construction is completed?

While it is important to greet before the exterior construction, it is also important to greet after the work is completed.

“We apologize for the inconvenience caused”

By communicating this, it will be easier to maintain a good relationship in the future.

Summary

When carrying out exterior construction, it is important to be cautious of neighborhood troubles.

To prevent neighborhood troubles in advance, greetings before the start of construction are essential.

Generally, the contractor will handle the greetings, but if you leave it entirely to them, there is a risk of resentment from the residents.

Greeting the neighbors doesn’t take much time, so be sure to find the right moment to do so.

Additionally, if the construction lasts for a long time or if there is a lot of noise, it is advisable to greet the neighbors again after the completion of the work to maintain a good relationship.

For more helpful information on other exterior renovations, click here!

Consultations via LINE are also very welcome◎

For roofing, guttering, and exterior work and repairs in Kanagawa, contact Kakerukoumuten Co., Ltd..

AAA is a young company with an average age in the early 20s, but our technology is second to none.

One of our greatest strengths is that we can do all of our own scaffolding, roofing, and painting work. In this industry, where work is generally divided, we are able to provide a complete set of services, which saves time and effort in management and reduces costs. Above all, if there is any trouble, we will come to you right away!

We can confidently declare this. We are the youngest and most friendly renovator in Kanagawa!