Do I need a party wall agreement?

Specialist Builders of Loft Conversions in Woodcote SE London

What is a party wall?

The two main types of party walls are:

• A wall that stands on the lands of two or more owners and forms part of a building, it can be part of one building or separate buildings belonging to two different owners.
• A wall that stands on the lands of two or more owners but does not form part of any building, this could be a garden wall, a wall that is on one owners’ land but is used by two or more owners to gain access to their own separate buildings.

What is covered by the Party wall act of 1996

• 1. A new building on or at the boundary of two properties.
• 2. Work being carried out to an existing party wall or party structure.
• 3. Excavation work near to and below the foundation level of a neighbouring building, which may also include:
• 4. Building a new wall on or at the boundary of two properties.
• 5. Cutting into a party wall.
• 6. Making a party wall taller, shorter or deeper.
• 7. Removing chimney breasts from a party wall.
• 8. Knocking down and rebuilding a party wall.
• 9. Digging below the foundation level of a neighbours’ property.

Conclusion

Smiley building and construction Ltd. are able to offer all of their clients advice on the most straightforward way to obtain a party wall agreement. If you need help liaising with your neighbours our party wall surveyors will be able to negotiate on your behalf and usually obtain the party wall agreement within two weeks or less.

Please find useful information, some party wall letters and documents in the links below

https://www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk/advice/party-wall-agreements-know-the-rules/
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance
http://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/i-am-improving/party-wall-agreement/
http://www.mypropertyguide.co.uk/articles/display/10084/do-i-need-a-party-wall-award.htmhttp://www.mypropertyguide.co.uk/articles/display/10084/do-i-need-a-party-wall-award.htm