The Party Wall etc, Act 1996 requires notification of adjoining owners where works are proposed either to a shared wall or structure or adjoining one within 3 or 6m depending on the works proposed.
Such works are legally notifiable and Spencer Architecture is experienced to assist building owners wanting to carry out works, or to consider the impact of works for an adjoining owner prior to preparation of a Party Wall Award, permittting works to proceed once surveyors are satisfied with the method and extent of works proposed.
Most basement works to a terrace or semi-detached house will require underpinning of the shared party walls.
Where works involve new supporting steel beams they will need to be cut into the party wall.
Often a new development will involve excavation for new foundations close to another property or piling to stablise adjacent ground prior to excavation.
All the above are examples taken from projects where Spencer Architecture was appointed as party wall surveyor.
If your project is likely to requrie any of the works above, or if you receive a notice from a neighbour, please call Chris Spencer on 020 7386 7562 to discuss how we can help you comply with your legal requirements or safeguard your property.
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