Party Wall Surveyors Clapham

If you’re the owner of the shared wall or a neighbour wants to carry out construction work near your land boundary, you may be looking for party wall surveyors in Clapham. With professional expertise and advice, you can find out what your rights and obligations are as a building owner or as an adjoining owner.

A party wall is a structure that’s shared between two or more parties. A common example is the central wall in a semi-detached property. Each house shares the central, party wall and each respective homeowner has rights over it.

Due to this, notice must be given if either party intends to carry out work on or close to a party wall. If you’re the person proposing the works, you’re referred to as the ‘building owner’, whereas the party receiving the notice is termed the ‘adjacent owner’ or ‘adjoining owner’.
As the building owner, you’ll need to give the adjoining owner notice by the Party Wall Act 1996 before commencing any works affecting the party wall. Remember – different types of notice may need to be issued.

As the adjoining owner, you may have received notice of proposed works that your neighbour wants to undertake. If so, you can respond by consenting to the works subject to a Schedule of Conditions or disputing the works. If you dispute the work, you can use an Agreed Surveyor with the building owner who will assess the foreseeable impact of the works or you can appoint your own, separate surveyor to do this for you.

At TCL Surveyors, we represent both building owners and adjoining owners, often acting as an Agreed Surveyor for both parties. From identifying relevant legal owners and serving notices to drafting party wall agreements and negotiating awards, we provide an extensive range of services to suit your needs.

Under the Party Wall Act 1996, three types of notices can be served when proposed works will impact or are near a party wall:

1. Party Structure Notice (PSN)
2. Adjacent Excavation (AEN)
3. Line of Junction (LoJ)

As you might expect, the nature of the work will determine which type of notice needs to be served. However, a single project can trigger the need for multiple party wall notices, so make sure you’re aware of your obligations as a building owner.

Furthermore, specific notice periods must be given. A PSN should be given at least two months before the date that work commences, for example. If you want to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, getting professional advice from the outset can help to avoid party wall disputes and give you peace of mind that you’ve fulfilled your legal obligations.

With more than 13 years of experience in all building consultancy matters, TCL Surveyors are ideally placed to deliver comprehensive party wall services. Our Southbank head office ensures we’re located in the heart of London, which enables us to serve clients in Clapham and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re a residential homeowner who has received a party wall notice or a commercial developer with plans to build, we’re on hand to provide the expert assistance you require.

There’s no time to waste when it comes to party wall notices, agreements and awards. By seeking advice early, you can ensure you don’t miss critical deadlines for serving or responding to notices.

To find out more or to access advice from party wall surveyors in Clapham, contact us now on 020 3176 0029 or email our team at info@tcl-surveyors.co.uk