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What Are Party Wall Building Works Maidenhead?
Party wall works involve construction activities that affect a shared wall, boundary, or structure between two properties. These works typically include:
- Building a new wall on the boundary between two properties
- Extending or altering an existing party wall (e.g., raising, reducing, or thickening it)
- Cutting into a party wall (e.g., inserting beams or removing chimney breasts)
- Excavation works near an adjoining structure, such as digging foundations within 3 to 6 meters of a neighboring property
Under the Party Wall Act 1996, property owners are legally required to serve a notice to affected neighbors before carrying out any work that may impact shared structures. Failure to do so can result in delays, legal disputes, and potential enforcement action.