EXPERT PROPERTY SURVEYING SERVICES THAT SPECIFICALLY CATER TO HIGH WYCOMBE AND SURROUNDING AREAS

If you are looking for a new home in High Wycombe or the surrounding areas or if you or your neighbours are planning work on a property, our experienced team of Chartered Surveyors are here to help you.

PETER BARRY ARE CHARTERED SURVEYORS SPECIALISNG IN PROPERTY SURVEYS AND PARTY WALL MATTERS

We cover all aspects of residential surveying in the High Wycombe area including pre-purchase surveys, Defect Reports and Red Book valuations so please feel free to get in touch.

Peter Barry’s dedicated party walls team are on hand to assist with your High Wycombe building project. If you’re planning works that fall within the scope of the Act, you’re welcome to call us for some free advice and a fee quote. Equally, if you’ve received a notice and are deciding how to respond we’ll be happy to talk you through the pros and cons of the different options.

Another specialist area is lease extensions and freehold enfranchisement. If you are planning to extend the lease of your High Wycombe flat or collectively purchase the freehold we can advise on how to instigate proceedings and calculate the compensation that is likley to be due to the freeholder.

CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas please contact us today.

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Or Call 01494 572 007

WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT?

The Party Wall Act covers 3 distinct areas of work; changes to an existing party structures, the construction of new walls at the boundary and excavation within 3 or 6 metres of a shared or adjoining structure. An owner proposing to undertake any such work (known as the “building owner”) is required to formally notify the owners of affected neighbouring properties.

If the owner of the neighbouring property (known as the “adjoining owner”) does not consent to the notice, a dispute arises and both parties must appoint a surveyor, or concur in the appointment of a single ‘agreed’ surveyor. The surveyors produce a document called a “party wall award”.

The award confirms the building owner’s right to undertake the work but only in a way that minimises the risk of damage and ensures that the occupants of the adjoining owner’s property do not suffer unnecessary inconvenience. As part of the process, the condition of the adjoining owner’s property is recorded so that if damage is reported either during or following the works, there is a prior record to check it against.

EXPLORE OUR SERVICES

PROPERTY SURVEYS & VALUATIONS

Our team of Chartered Surveyors have many years’ experience of inspecting properties. Whatever the style or type of property you’re buying you’ll feel more confident armed with one of our survey reports.

LEASEHOLD VALUATIONS

Whether you’re thinking of extending your lease or enfranchising the freehold of your building we are at hand to offer the advice you require. We have the necessary experience to accurately value properties and enter in to negotiations on your behalf.

PARTY WALL ADVICE

Our experienced team of party wall surveyors are on hand to assist whether you’re planning additions or alterations to your property that fall within the scope of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 or you’ve received a notice informing you of a neighbour’s proposed works.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our Project Management team provide bespoke professional services in assisting our clients to manage the process of design, planning, procuring and overseeing construction works for a variety of types of building.

OTHER SERVICES

We cover all aspects of residential survey work including Specific Defect Reports, Snagging Lists and Reinstatement Cost Assessments. We have several RICS Registered Valuers on the team offering valuations for a range of purposes including tax planning and matrimonial proceedings.

RECENT ACTIVITY IN HIGH WYCOMBE

Our team of surveyors have assisted numerous clients over the years with the purchase of their High Wycombe property both by providing valuation advice and pre-purchase surveys. Residents regularly come back to us when it’s time to refurbish or extend their property so that we can advise on neighbourly matters or just manage the whole project.

This is where we’ll be providing details of some of the High Wycombe based projects we’ve worked on recently, the challenges that we’ve faced and the feedback we’ve received from our clients so please check back over the next few weeks to read more.

In the meantime, we’d recommend that you check out the large collection of posts that have been added to our blog since 2009 including a few detailed case studies.

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CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas please contact us today.

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HIGH WYCOMBE

High Wycombe is a bustling market town in Buckinghamshire, situated between Amersham to the northeast and the riverside town of Marlow to the southwest. Nestled within the Chiltern Hills, this historic town seamlessly combines its rich heritage with modern amenities.

The town is served by Chiltern Railways, with regular train services connecting to London Marylebone in just over 30 minutes. For road users, the M40 motorway runs nearby, providing swift access to Oxford, London, and the wider motorway network.

The Wycombe Swan, opened in 1992, is a local cultural gem. It hosts a varied program of performances, including West End productions, comedy acts, concerts and of course the ever-popular Christmas Panto, making it a cornerstone of the town’s entertainment scene.

High Wycombe’s historic market, held regularly in the town centre, is a tradition that dates back centuries, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to artisan crafts. Nearby, the Eden Shopping Centre provides a contemporary retail experience, housing an array of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Together, these features make High Wycombe a lively and dynamic place to live and visit.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

Kings Head House
15 London Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 2HN

Telephone: 01494 572 007
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas please contact us today.

EMAIL US

Or Call 01494 572 007

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Excellent

Based on 688 reviews

Kay Dudman

I needed a surveyor for a party wall agreement relating to work at a neighbouring property. Peter Barry were professional in their approach and answered all my questions. I felt the details were dealt with to ensure work would progress in a satisfactory manner.

Tom Hay

Very good service from Peter Barry in our party wall negotiation, kept us well informed every step of the way.

David Phillips

Very pleased to have contacted Peter Barry Surveyors, faced with major building work next door. I received prompt, professional attention and helpful advice at all times. Katie Merchant and Jaynell Mainoo prepared a most thorough and comprehensive Schedule of Condition Report, a detailed visual record of our side of the party wall. A great relief to have this safeguard should any future problems develop. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Mr Phillips, and I will share our positive feedback with Katie & Jaynell.

Helena May

We found James Merewether extremely professional, clear and efficient doing our party wall agreement. We were very pleased.

Response from the owner:Thank you, I will certainly share your positive feedback with James.

alex eaves

All aspects of our experience using Peter Barry were good which was a breath of fresh air in a stressful house renovation. We engaged them at the last minute to pull together our party wall awards for 4 neighbours. They we're good at communicating, pragmatic in setting up the surveys and reasonable on pricing. Recommend using them.

Response from the owner:Thank you Mr Eaves. I'm very glad to hear that you were impressed by our communication, and we appreciate your recommendation.

William Westwood

We needed to get a party wall agreement very quickly to prevent works having to stop after our surveyor had to pull out due to illness. We contacted Peter Barry and were able to get a site visit and agreement wrapped up within two weeks. The service was excellent and we were able to start working on our property without delay. Would highly recommend

Response from the owner:We appreciate your recommendation Mr Westwood.

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