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Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Forest Gate

If you’re thinking about extending your Forest Gate property, there may be party wall matters to consider. We can advise on the service of notices, preparing schedules of condition and acting as appointed surveyor if a dispute arises. We also regularly act for adjoining owners in Forest Gate, ensuring that their properties are adequately protected during the works.

Works falling within the scope of the Party Wall Act not only include those that directly affect a party wall, such as cutting in beams or removing chimney breasts, but also new walls constructed either up to or astride the boundary and adjacent excavation. Many owners are surprised to find out that excavating foundations on their own land, set back from the boundary, may fall within the scope of the Act if they are within 3.00m metres of a shared or adjoining structure.

Our team of specialist party wall surveys are on hand to guide you through the process.

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If you planning to undertake work falling within the scope of the Act or have received a party wall notice please call for some free advice or drop us an email.

Recent Activity in Forest Gate E7

Our Director Justin Burns is appointed by the adjoining owner in a long running party wall dispute on one of the residential roads to the east or Forest Gate.

The building owner demolished their end of terrace property several years ago and put temporary shoring in place as the site was to remain empty. Over the following several years cracks developed in the adjoining property and it was ultimately discovered that the foundation to the shores was inadequate.

In this scenario, the building owner must compensate the adjoining owner and occupiers for any loss or damage suffered as confirmed in section 7(2) of the Act. In this case the remedial works included the partial re-building of the adjoining owner’s property. With more complicated cases, such as this, the dispute can be determined in several stages as professional opinion is sought and tests undertaken. As each determination is made it is confirmed to the owners in a further award.

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MORE ABOUT OUR PARTY WALL SERVICES

Read more about party wall procedures including what works fall within the scope of the Act, the procedures to be followed and how our team of experienced surveyors can help the process run as smoothly as possible.

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If you are planning to undertake works falling within the scope of the Act find out more about what we can do for you including preparing the notice(s), recording a schedule of condition or acting as the appointed surveyor.

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If your neighbours are preparing to undertake works that may affect your property or if you've recently received a party wall notice find out more about the options and available and which best suits your circumstances.

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Excavating a basement extension is one of the riskier types of work falling within the scope of the Act. Find out more about the special characteristics of this type of work and how they impact party wall procedures.

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If you require advice on any residential surveying matter please call us for some free advice or drop us an email.

About Forest Gate

Situated in the London Borough of Newham, Forest Gate is a residential area that borders Manor Park and lies just to the south of Wanstead Flats.

Forest Gate enjoys some of the amenities of nearby Upton Park, with Green Street just nudging into its territory. There is a good selection of period property, ranging from large houses to conversion flats in Victorian buildings. However, there is also a great deal of more modern housing. This is standard across much of the East End as bomb damage was extensive here during the Second World War and housing had to rebuilt quickly. Wanstead Flats Park is a big selling point for this area. It is part of Epping Forest and is a massive area of open grassland that provides a huge amount of recreational space for residents.

Trains from Forest Gate mainline station will take you into London Liverpool Street in under 15 minutes. There is no underground station here but Wanstead Park is fairly close and this is on the Central line.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

Patman House
23-27 Electric Parade
George Lane
South Woodford
London
E18 2LS

Telephone: 020 8530 2555
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

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If you require advice on any residential surveying matter please call us for some free advice or drop us an email.

WHY CHOOSE PETER BARRY

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PARTY WALL SPECIALISTS

We have a team of surveyors specialising in party wall matters so you can be sure that your appointed surveyor is an expert in the field.

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RICS Surveyors

Our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can rely on their honesty, integrity and professionalism.

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Regulated Company

Peter Barry Surveyors are Regulated by the RICS ensuring that you have a free to use method of redress should anything go wrong.

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Best Practice

Our team have a duty to keep up to date with the latest party wall case law and this will be reflected in the advice that you receive.

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Governing Bodies

The team are also members of party wall specific governing bodies the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors or the Pyramus & Thisbe Society.

I had a really positive experience with Shaun Blake at Peter Barry. The survey was very thorough and Shaun was on hand to answer several follow-up questions I hand. I would recommend them to anyone.
Requested a level 2 survey with Peter Barry and was very happy with the service, the survey goes above and beyond what I have experienced before and gave a very thorough breakdown of the risks and what next steps both I and the solicitor should take. I highly recommend going with them!
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience working with Peter Barry Surveyors.
I’m using them to help with lease extension and provide valuation, survey and advise on same. Still in the process, but they have very quick, efficient, professional and also helpful to date.
Lease extension is a tricky process so having them deal with this efficiently and provide clarity has been so welcome.
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear how useful you have found our service.
Peter Barry offers an efficient and effective service. Helpful advice on various levels of homebuyers reports. It was so helpful to be able to talk things through with David Breeze. Recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation Mr Greenwood.
Administrator Joanne was super quick to get me into their system and assigned Surveyor, David Breeze. David is delightful, wonderful, knowledgable, even helpful after surveying the property to assist me with outstanding tasks to make sure I was comfortable and understood the reports.
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear that you were so satisfied with the service you received from David.
Excellent customer service.
Jaynell was extremely helpful and David Breeze provided us with a very comprehensive and detailed report.
We welcomed the opportunity to speak with him before and after the survey. He answered all our questions and addressed our concerns by recommending possible solutions. I have already recommended him and all at Peter Barry.
Thank you for a very positive customer experience.
Response from the owner:We appreciate your recommendation & positive feedback, thank you.
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