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Welcome to Peter Barry’s blog posts. You’ll find a range of topics focussing on issues that are important to our clients where we try to answer the questions that we regularly get asked.

Adding a Terrace to your Flat

Tuesday, 17th August 2021 | by: Matthew Price

Since introducing the service almost 10 years ago, our surveyors at Peter Barry have valued hundreds of loft spaces on behalf of leaseholders, freeholders and sometimes both when there is a share of freehold or they get along. We have probably clocked up over a thousand party wall awards covering loft extensions and have noticed an increase in the desire of flat owners to extend onto roofs and ...

Since introducing the service almost 10 years ago, our surveyors at Peter Barry have valued hundreds of loft spaces on ...

Loft Conversion Valuation – A Simple Guide

Thursday, 30th January 2020 | by: Matthew Price

Here is our simple 3 part guide to valuing your loft space. Part One - Who does this affect? If you own a house or are the ...

Valuing Vault Spaces

Tuesday, 28th March 2017 | by: Matthew Price

With London being London, seemingly any space that can be developed is being developed. The more typical schemes are loft ...

Albert Smith

My party wall request was dealt with very quickly and all documents are now in place. Very professional attention and service.

tony besgrove

Our surveyor, James, arrived at the house at the appointed time and was most helpful in explaining the details of the party wall agreement. He later sent the completed document as promised. Most efficient and friendly service throughout.

Claudette “CeeBee” Bradshaw

Rachel Fay

I was put at ease by the professional way In which this survey was conducted I highly recommend Peter Barry All aspects were considered my home Was examined for any potential problems That may be caused by the works being Carried out by the neighbouring property . Photos were skilfully recorded and a Drone was used to take pictures of the roof . Peter Barry Surveyor truly did a fantastic Job acting in a professional manner at all Times . And showing respect for my home And security and I can only prise them , Many Thanks Rachel

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear the survey put you at ease and that the team’s thorough approach — including the detailed photos and drone imagery — helped you feel fully protected. Your kind words about the surveyor’s professionalism and respect for your home mean a great deal.

Neyet M

I was a neighbour of someone who wanted to do some changes to their dormer into a full loft conversion. The surveyor sent to review our shared walls was very young professional and helped answer all my questions and concerns. The emails from the firm were very formal, else and they were very reachable by telephone. I didn’t pay as my neighbour was carrying out the works so I can’t comment there. I would consider using this firm for further works personally

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear how well the surveyor supported you throughout your neighbour’s loft‑conversion process.

Jack Reynolds-Clark

Very responsive and proactive. Would highly recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you, we appreciate your recommendation.