From offices on Link Road, Northgate End in Bishop’s Stortford, our team of highly experienced Chartered Surveyors undertake a range of residential surveying services including RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys, party wall advice, leasehold valuations and valuations for other purposes including tax planning.
Before making a commitment to purchase a property, you should have it inspected by one of our highly knowledgeable surveyors. We offer RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and RICS Level 3 Home Surveys (previously known as Homebuyer and Building Surveys) to ensure that you go into the purchase with your eyes open. Our team will be happy to advise on which report best suits your needs.
We also have a team of specialist party wall surveyors so whether you’re planning works that fall within the scope of the Act, or have received a notice, we’re well placed to advise you. Read more about our party wall services below.
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
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.
If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
Bishop’s Stortford is an affluent Hertfordshire town on the border with Essex, conveniently positioned between Cambridge, Newmarket and London to the south. A short drive away from Stansted Airport, Bishop’s Stortford is ideal for those seeking swift connections to both international and domestic destinations.
Bishop’s Stortford is well-connected by road and rail. The M11 motorway runs close by, providing easy access to London, while the train station is on the London Liverpool Street to Cambridge line, reaching the capital in under 40 minutes.
A popular local attraction, Cammas Hall Farm lies just a short drive from the town centre. Known for its seasonal fruit picking, maize maze in autumn and farm shop, it draws visitors from all around. In the town itself, Bishop’s Stortford Museum offers insight into the town’s rich history, with exhibits covering its past from ancient times to modern-day development.
The South Mill Arts complex hosts theatre performances, live music, and community events. Interestingly, the Grammy Award winning musician Sam Smith attended St Mary’s Catholic School, in Bishop’s Stortford.
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas please contact us today.