Pool construction next-door making a filthy mess of my pool.

[Dewayne B.]

The neighbor behind me is having an inground pool put in. They're over there digging with a tractor and not using any water. All of that dust is coming into my yard and pool. I have vacuumed it twice in the last week and can't keep up with it. Grrrrr!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

I would suggest you talk to your neighbor to see if his contractors can bring in some water to keep the dust down. A polite conversation can solve most problems and I'm sure he has no idea his dig is causing you any trouble.

 

[Dewayne B.]

I have talked to the worker and he claims he is using water. I have been watching them and they have not. Too late now as the digging is done and they're moving on with the forms and rebar.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

I would still discuss with neighbor. There is still plenty of work to be done and the dust will not go away until the job site is finished and clean. If you live in an HOA, your association would have rules covering this. If you don't live in an HOA, then it's just going to have to be a gentlemen's agreement.

 

[Meowloud]

Maybe cover your pool, or bring out the big, redneck, box fan? As long as the construction isn't lingering... it should end. Sucks. But such is life.

EDIT: Maybe your neighbors thought the same of when others were building? Good to actually talk to your neighbor, maybe NOT worker.

 

[Dewayne B.]

I'm just going to have to put up with it I guess. The whole backyard is exposed dirt during the construction process and the wind is coming from that direction. Dust blowing into my yard even when there is no construction activity.

 

[Sseaman]

We are dealing with this on a new development next door to our home, months of dust settling as they drill and blast.

 

[Dewayne B.]

We are dealing with this on a new development next door to our home, months of dust settling as they drill and blast.

Good grief that's awful. Hopefully the dust storm here will be over soon.

 

[gbest]

Ask them to throw some Calcium Chloride on the dirt, it attracts moisture and dampens the ground.

 

[Dewayne B.]

Ask them to throw some Calcium Chloride on the dirt, it attracts moisture and dampens the ground.

Thanks for that info. This problem has reduced I think they're pouring the concrete now.