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When you complete this form, you will instantly get a list of Experts in Party Wall matters in your local area. There is no middle man - you deal directly with the supplier of your choice. Your details are not passed on to any third party other then the Experts listed, and we will not add you on to a mailing list. Apart from an email asking you for feedback, we will not contact you again.
Party Wall
The Party Wall Act – 1996, makes provision in respect of party walls, including the excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes. Party Walls are described as being walls or structures which are built on the line of junction or boundary, between two properties. The act also makes reference to walls or structures which might be affected by excavation on or close to the line of junction.
The work may be the erection of a new structure, changes to an existing structure or an intention to carry out excavations to perhaps, facilitate an extension within a specified distance of an adjoining owner's property. A common situation is if you want to install the end of a beam into a party wall or undertake foundation excavations
The Party Wall act covers excavations within 3 metres of an adjoining owner, if the lowest point of the excavation will be lower than the underside of the footings to the party wall (or parts of their property which are within three metres of the proposed excavation).
Covered by the Act are:
- New building on or at the boundary of 2 properties
- Work to an existing party wall or structure
- Excavation near to (within 3 metres) and below the foundation level of neighbouring buildings
Including:
- Building a new wall on or at the boundary of 2 properties
- Cutting into a party wall
- Altering an existing party wall
- Removing a chimney breast from a party wall
- Demolition and rebuilding of a party wall
- Digging below the foundation level of a neighbouring structure
Notice must be given to a neighbour in writing between 2 months and a year before the start of building works. Any agreement reached should be in writing. A neighbour must respond in writing within 14 days if they consent to a notice
Neighbours must respond to the notice. It cannot be assumed that no response means they agree to the works.
The dispute resolution process will also start if a neighbour does not respond to a notice within the given time.
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