Ripon Party Wall Act Surveying
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, every ‘adjoining owner’ to the property is subject to the provisions of the Act.
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, every ‘adjoining owner’ to the property is subject to the provisions of the Act.
The Party Wall Act provides a legal framework for preventing disputes and resolving building and boundary problems between neighbours. The Party Wall Act covers all buildings, including new builds, extensions, conversions and building repairs. It also covers boundary walls and excavations, which can affect neighbouring properties.
Every adjoining owner or neighbouring property has rights or responsibilities under the Act.
In a typical domestic scenario, the Party Wall Act often affects just one other party. However, in larger commercial developments, particularly in built up areas, the Party Wall Act can affect multiple adjoining owners. Read more …
In such cases, the process of serving notices, mediating disputes and issuing Party Wall awards can become complex, lengthy and expensive. The Chartered Surveyors at Ripon Surveyors are able to ensure the demands of the Party Wall Act are dealt with thoroughly and efficiently.
If your neighbour is carrying out building work up to your boundary line they are required under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 to issue a formal notice and allow you time to object. We can serve these notices on your behalf.
If you want to dispute the works our surveyor can help you manage the process effectively and avoid damage to your property.
If you and your neighbour agree about the building works, we can prepare the formal paperwork that you are recommended to use.
Have you carried out your Schedule of Condition? All parties should have a formal, verified Schedule of Condition carried out prior to commencement of works, which we can prepare.
Get in touch with us today to speak with our Chartered Surveyors to discuss how we can help you with a Party Wall award, survey or other Party Wall matter in or around Ripon.