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.
As a homeowner in Sunderland, it’s important to understand your rights and responsibilities when making changes to your property. One common issue is the removal of a chimney breast by a neighbour that is connected to a party wall. Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors can help guide you through the necessary steps to ensure that the work is done in a safe, legal, and responsible manner.
Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors are experts in the Party Wall Act and can provide professional advice and guidance to homeowners in Sunderland. Our trained and experienced surveyors can help ensure that any changes being made to a party wall are in line with the Party Wall Act.
If your neighbour plans to remove a chimney breast that is connected to a party wall, they must provide you with a “Notice of Intent” before starting work. This notice must contain the details of the work being carried out and the planned start date, among other relevant information. The party wall surveyors at Faulkners can review the notice, advise you on your rights under the Party Wall Act, and facilitate an agreement between you and your neighbour, if necessary.
Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors can also carry out a Dilapidations Report to assess the condition of both party walls either side of the chimney breast, prior to the start of works. This report will provide an accurate record of the walls’ condition, which can be beneficial for insurance purposes or to resolve disputes in the future.
The experts at Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors can help homeowners in Sunderland understand their rights under the Party Wall Act when it comes to the removal of a chimney breast connected to a party wall. We can provide professional advice, help resolve disputes and ensure that any work is done safely, legally, and responsibly. If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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