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She might well be, but illustrating her disapproval by costing Chris thousands seems punitive and petty.
I had a frank conversation with our neighbours before my work. I acknowledged it wasn't ideal for them and there would be some noise, but I assured them that when it was done it was done and I had nothing else planned. I think they appreciated me levelling with them together with acknowledging that what I was doing would impact on them.
She's probably a bit bored of living next to building sites, then, after two projects from you and one from her other neighbour.