If you’re planning to undertake construction work on a shared boundary with your neighbour, you might need a party wall agreement. It’s a legal document that outlines the responsibilities and rights of both parties involved in the construction process.
The Party Wall Act 1996 is an essential piece of legislation that regulates construction work carried out near or on the boundary of neighbouring properties in Peckham. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the types of building work covered by the Party Wall Act.
It is important for property owners to understand whether their proposed building work falls under the act’s purview to ensure they follow the correct procedures and avoid disputes with adjoining property owners.
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This refers to building on or astride the boundary line between two properties in Peckham. The Party Wall Act requires property owners to serve a notice on their adjoining owner at least two months before the work is due to begin. The notice should specify the nature and scope of the work and the proposed start date.
Excavation work carried out within three meters of an adjoining owner’s property, where the excavation is deeper than their property’s foundations, is also covered by the Party Wall Act. Property owners must serve notice on the adjoining owner at least one month before the work is due to commence. The notice should include details of the proposed excavation and its effects on the adjoining owner’s property in Peckham.
If a property owner wishes to build a new wall entirely on their own land, but close to or astride the boundary line, the Party Wall Act still requires them to serve notice on their adjoining owner at least one month before the work is due to start. The notice should include details of the proposed wall’s location, design, and any other relevant information.
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Your qualified rics surveyor will understand the scope of the project and if it requires a party wall award.
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Party wall surveyor cost include documents needed for your project to be legally binding and a party wall act surveyor can cover all key areas and act as impartial adjudicators for your build which is essential services playing a critical role for any build.
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