Party Wall & Neighbourly Matters

Party Wall and Neighbourly Matters 
Party Wall

If you live in a semi-detached or terrace house you share a wall (or walls) with your neighbour – that wall is known as a party wall.Party walls usually separate buildings belonging to different owners but could include garden walls built astride a boundary – known as party fence walls.

Where a wall separates two different sized buildings, often only the part that is used by both properties is a party wall, the rest belonging to the person or persons on whose land it stands.

Since the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into force, homeowners in England and Wales have had a procedure to follow when building work involves a party wall or party fence wall, some excavations close to neighbouring buildings, and new walls at boundaries.

If a dispute arises between the owners the Act states that party wall surveyors are to be appointed to resolve the matter.

We have acted as party wall surveyors since the Act came into force and Steve Barker was the founding Chairman of the Pyramus and Thisbe (North West) Club*.

We accept appointments as Surveyor for the Building Owner, the Adjoining Owner or as Joint Surveyor as defined under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996

For further information, please follow these links.

Please feel free to call for initial advice. 0800 030 6644

* The Pyramus and Thisbe Club is a UK based non-profit organisation. It was founded in 1974 by a group of Party Wall surveyors. It helped draft the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and continues to educate its members and the public about party wall issues.

Neighbourly matters

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Disputes occur between neighbours relating to party wall, boundaries, high hedges etc. We are able to produce expert reports on various matters and work towards resolving disputes before they escalate. Our reports and services can be used to resolve matters and if necessary we can act as Expert Witnesses should the matter proceeds through legal channels and the Courts.
Barker Surveying Ltd offers:

• Party wall and boundary matters
• Property defects and disputes
• Party wall surveyor
• Design and contract management
• Landlord and tenant dispute
Contact

Call Barker Surveying Ltd for expert advice  from an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor on party wall and neighbourly matters; we serve Merseyside, Wirral, Chester and
 North Wales.

Freephone 0800 030 6644

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