Neighbouring Party

Are your neighbours planning property development work?

You may have become aware that a neighbour is planning to build close to your home. You understandably want to ensure your home remains safe, but the process and regulation is confusing and complex. How can you ensure you take the right steps and maintain your good neighbourliness?

We understand your concerns and how it feels with development close to your home. At Party Wall People we will support you in caring for your home, as if it were our own.

Our business in based solely on Party Wall work, we don’t treat this is an minor sideline or inconvenience like other Surveyors. We hand select our surveyors, who share our values and bring their technical expertise to deliver a truly customer focused service, supporting you throughout the development process.

Click on the link above to Contact Us today and schedule an initial call to discuss your situation.

What is the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (Party Wall Act)

Applying in England and Wales, the Party Wall Act is designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours regarding construction work that could affect shared walls or boundary lines. It covers specific types of work, including:

1 – Excavating near neighbouring properties: The Act sets regulations for digging foundations close to adjacent buildings to avoid undermining their stability.

2 – Building a new wall on the boundary: This includes constructing new party walls or modifying existing structures that sit astride property lines.

3 – Work on existing party walls: This encompasses alterations to shared walls or party structures, which might include repairing, underpinning, or raising such walls.

Summary

The Legislation is designed to provide a framework to support you and facilitate your neighbours development, whilst protecting your home.

We can help you use these legal tools, engage the right expertise and in a fair way address any risks to your home.

Contact Party Wall People today to learn more and engage the experts to prevent damage to your home, maintain a positive relationship with your neighbour and all at no cost to you!