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 was introduced in 1996 to regulate the construction of buildings on or near shared boundaries.
It aims to prevent disputes between neighbors by setting out the legal requirements for building work on the party wall.
The act covers different types of building work, including:
A party wall surveyor is an expert who can help you understand your rights under the Party Wall Act and ensure that any building work is carried out safely and legally.
At Faulkners Party Wall Surveying Chester, we have a team of experienced party wall surveyors who can help you navigate the process.
At Faulkners Party Wall Surveying Chester, we offer a range of services to help you deal with building work on the party wall.
Our services include:
Party wall notices: If your neighbour is planning to carry out any building work on the party wall, they must give you notice.
We can help you understand the notice and respond appropriately.
A party wall agreement sets out the legal requirements for building work on the party wall.
We can help you negotiate an agreement that protects your rights.
Party wall disputes:
If you and your neighbor are unable to agree on the building work, we can help you resolve the dispute in a fair and amicable way.
A party wall award is a legal document that outlines the agreed-upon work on the party wall.
We can help you draft and agree on a party wall award that meets your needs.
If you’re facing building work on an adjoining wall and want to ensure that it complies with the Party Wall Act, contact us at Faulkners Party Wall Surveying in Chester.
We can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that any building work is carried out safely and legally.
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