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Thanks JobAndKnock for the detailed solution re. dealing with the central/fireplace joists. Yes you did say it was unlikely for the joists to go through to next door. I was still hoping though :) I eventually got back for a better look at the 2 central joists. They disappear into the brickwork...

Well that wasn't as easy as the man in the B&Q video said it would be! :) Unfortunately I have looked twice, on either side of the fireplace, but need to go back and (clear both sides of furniture to) look directly in front of the fireplace now. The joists either side of the fireplace do not go...

Don’t worry I’m not planning on cutting anything :) I’m with you - investigation first and even then I’d need some convincing to cut anything! No, I was just guessing that the plan to cut things under the party wall may have been why those other posts were talking about getting advice from...

Thanks JobAndKnock that’s really helpful. I’d seen structural engineers mentioned by people with similar-ish problems so was just wondering. They were talking about cutting joists and things though. I’ve never used one but yes I imagine they are not cheap. You are right, I will do a bit (lot...

Hi JobAndKnock Thanks for your reply. Our floorboards run front to rear everywhere except in the downstairs front room where they run side to side. I’m pretty sure the neighbours did install laminate flooring but we don’t, we have carpet. In terms of stripping the walls back to the brick on...

Our neighbours (3-bed 1930s semi) can somehow generate severe vibrations in our property that travel across the party wall, up from the floor into bigger items (e.g. the sofa, bed, etc) and make you jump/move uncontrollably. I know it sounds crazy but it happens numerous times daily as they...

I’d really appreciate any help or advice on the following….. I live in a 3-bed 1930s semi and unfortunately I’m able to hear a lot of noise from the adjoining property – there’s also a lot of vibrations being transferred across the party wall. I’m pretty sure it’s got something to do with...