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 […]