What is building movement monitoring and do I need it for my project?
What is building movement monitoring? Building movement occurs for a variety of reasons, such as changes in ground conditions (causing heave or subsidence), thermal movement or works to the adjacent land and buildings. When extensive works are undertaken to a party wall or next to the flank wall of a property, movement can occur whilst […]
What to do if your neighbouring development is blocking your light?
If you live next to a proposed development and are worried about the impact this may have upon the light to your property you should act quickly in speaking with a suitably qualified Surveyor. What should I do if the light to my property is going to be reduced by a new development? Your Surveyor […]
What is a Party Wall Award and do you need one?
When Party Wall notices have been served on the adjoining owners they have a choice between consenting to the works or dissenting to the words and appointing their own surveyor (or selecting the agreed surveyor option), or they may do nothing, which will result in a deemed dissent and a surveyor being appointed on their […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Whether or not you get on well with your neighbours, the fact remains that noise and damage from construction work next door can be distracting. And if you weren’t informed beforehand, the whole experience can be frustrating. But did you know that you’re legally obliged to inform your neighbour in advance before carrying out construction […]
Everything You Need to Know About a Party Wall Notice
Renovation is an excellent way to breathe new life into familiar surroundings, and the prospect of giving your property a facelift can be exhilarating. However, before you bring the builders in and start tearing down the old for the new, it’s important to understand who might be affected by the construction work. In fact, you’re […]
What Is a Party Wall? Everything You Need to Know
What Exactly Is a Party Wall? A party wall is a wall that straddles the boundary of two adjoining buildings or properties. The 1996 Party Wall Act reveals two kinds of party walls. The first is known as a Type A wall. Section 20 (a) of the act describes a party wall as “a wall which forms part of […]
Do I need a Crane Oversail Licence for Highways?
Yes. For crane oversail licences over highways, your local authority website will normally have a form to download as well as attached guidance on what they require. This typically will include the following: A completed & signed application form; A copy of your company Public Liability Insurance certificate; A copy of your crane operation […]