BlueOrchid

My sky engineer spoke to their builders when he fixed the issue. No one is in any doubt about the cause. If the neighbours asked - they could speak to the engineer we used (we have his telephone number). Or they could offer to contribute the amount they feel is fair if they think we have over-paid. But in reality they have just ignored the whole issue and not responded to any direct emails or texts. So Lowlander just to check would you have behaved in the same way as my neighbours? And do you think any potential souring of the relationship is all caused by MY actions?

Sorry - Also want to add in response to Lowlander that getting a sky engineer to visit and quote would cost ?60 - so once the engineer is there it is crazy not to let them fix it. If the neighbours wanted to check it if it was their scaffold that caused the problem or organize to fix the sky themselves - they had weeks in which to do so. So I don't really agree that I have wound them up. Red Devil - one of the things that grates is that we signed off EVERYTHING they asked for straight away as we were trying to foster a harmonious neighborly relationship.

I apologize for the double thread on this subject. It was unintentional. I had raised the matter in a different section accidentally and it had been moved here. I didn't realise it had been moved here and thought it has been deleted by the moderator - so started a new thread that was also moved here. Anyway now I realize my mistake and won't make it again. Also - in response to a few comments, I mentioned to them the day the scaffold went up that is interfered with our sky signal. We waited 2 weeks then we forced to organize to get it fixed ourself as our children were unhappy. I kept my neighbours informed at each step. They have ignored me each time. I have now asked directly for money (rather than hinting and hoping they offer which would have been pleasanter). Anyway it isn't the money - more the rudeness. I would be perfectly happy for them to donate the amount to charity. I would just like an acknowledgement - which I have never had. And that is actually been what has made it more tricky to let go of. I know in the big scheme of things this is not a big deal. I started the threads to genuinely find out if many people would have taken my neighbours position.

If you put up a large scaffold around your house and your neighbour told you it blocked their sky signal would you: a) apologize and offer to pay for an engineer to fix their signal b) ignore them c) deny that your scaffold was the cause Please vote now - I really want to know what most people would do Thanks in advance

Sorry that previous response was to the first comment. To respond to the second comment - they are both lawyers. I don't think I can threaten them with court. Also - I want to be on good terms with my neighbours - and more than the money it saddens me that this is an indication that we are not going to be living next door to people who are considerate.

I know I should. I just wanted it to be sorted out in a pleasant manner. I don't have any doubt that they know I want them to reimburse me. The fact that they haven't yet offered (it has been month) means they don't want to have to pay. I am worried that if I ask outright they will just refuse and everything will be horribly awkward. I have friends who say that having mentioned it 3 times I should just leave it now and forget about it.

Hello Can people please let me know what they think about this matter.... The house next door to us was sold recently and the buyers have decided to completely renovate it: new roof, side return, loft dormer, total garden re-vamp - the complete works. This started on the first day of the school summer holidays (I have 2 kids and don't work over the summer so I can be at home with them). It was very noisy. Also the builders were working EVERY Saturday. So we get very little noise respite. On the day their massive wrap around scaffold went up it knackered our sky reception. I sent a polite text mentioning this. The text back merely expressed surprise that sky was so "sensitive" and seemed to deny their scaffold could be the cause. We then paid for a sky engineer to fix the issue. A very nice man came around and said "yes of course it is the scaffolds fault" and he moved our dish to get a signal. I have since mentioned it twice in passing that we have paid for an engineer hoping they will offer to reimburse us - but it is clear they have no interest in doing so. It isn't really about the money - I am actually more upset that these new people who are going to be our neighbours (once they move into their finished house) could be so dismissive and offhand about this matter. So here is my question: Would you have offered to pay for a sky engineer if you had caused your neighbours dish not to work? Thanks in advance for comments

Signed - kids need their playing space. The estate represents private schools with acres of land but cannot leave this tiny plot for the use of this state school? It is horrid. If they need the cash so badly I am sure Dulwich College won't miss part of one of its many large fields!

So is it definitely an M&S food that is replacing Iceland? Does anyone know?

Hummm seems suspicious - interested to see if anyone else has same problem. I have not been impressed with their cleanliness.... Seen their toilets? Horrid. I don't go there now - the ice-cream is really expensive - ?2.30 for a single scoop and their customer service is the worst I have seen in the Village. Stefano is really moody about giving out tasters (even when he has run out of all the usual flavors like strawberry and vanilla). Seriously with ice-cream at this price I don't think it is too much to ask for more than one taste test for a young child. Plus some politeness and a smile might be nice too.