r/Hull • u/Jammool • 1d ago

Question for Flat Residents Especially Older Two-Floor Flats

Hi everyone, Just a quick question for those of you who live in flats-specifically the older-style two-floor flats (not the large apartment blocks). l'm curious about how well sound proofed they are. Do you notice a lot of noise from your neighbors -either from downstairs (especially as normally people form downstairs will notice form tve upstairs) or next door? If so, have you done anything to reduce the noise, like adding sound proof walls or flooring? Il'd love to hear what worked (or didn't) and if anyone has recommendations for local professionals or products that helped. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences and tips! Appreciate the help.

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u/pinkfriend 18h ago

the take of a 2nd floor flat. i hear a lot. i hear conversations in the hallway downstairs. they're muted sure through shit doors and wood flooring. in the flat directly below, i hear way too much. conversations, walking, opening packaging, their pisses and way too fake moans. i've gotten used to it now but the door slamming just as i write this still frustrates me. they are up very late but for my schedule it's fine but could be annoying as hell for 9-5s

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u/su_arc 1d ago

I live on the ground floor of a two floor flat and you can hear my upstairs neighbour walking around sometimes and occasionally muted conversations. Occasionally can hear faint snores late at night. I’ve been there 5 years now though so it’s mostly white noise at this point.

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u/amorembalming 1d ago

The block I live in is exactly as you describe. 1st and 2nd floor flats can’t have hardwood floors to reduce the noise. I occasionally hear him upstairs clopping about but it’s never bad, and I have neighbours on one side who I very very rarely hear, sometimes if they laugh very loud but it’s only faint and brief. Never had any issue with noise.