Peter Barry Surveyors is a multidisciplinary practice with a focus on residential property. We offer a range of valuation and surveying services in Guildford including Building Surveys, Specific Defect Reports and Leasehold Valuations.
Party wall procedures are a particular area of expertise. We have a large team with vast experience in acting for either owner or as the ‘agreed surveyor’. Having an experienced surveyor involved from the outset can make all the difference and may even help to avoid a dispute altogether. Whether you’re preparing to extend your Guildford property or have just received a notice from your neighbour, contact us for some free and friendly advice.
All of our surveyors, assistants and support staff are trained to the highest standards for the benefit of our Guildford clients. In addition to their professional qualifications, everyone goes through an intensive in-house training programme designed around the work of each department they work within.
If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Guildford 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 Guildford and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
Guildford, a historic town in Surrey, is strategically positioned amid some of Surrey’s most picturesque surroundings. Bordering Camberley to the northwest, the lush landscapes of the North Downs to the northeast, and Godalming to the south.
In terms of transport, Guildford is well connected to London and beyond. Guildford railway station offers regular trains to London Waterloo, Portsmouth, and Reading, making it an accessible commuter town. The A3 provides a swift road route to the capital and the south coast.
A highlight of Guildford’s heritage is its Norman castle, a striking reminder of England’s medieval past. Built shortly after the Norman Conquest, the castle and its grounds provide an intriguing historical experience with panoramic views of the town.
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex offers a diverse range of recreational activities, from ice skating to swimming and bowling.
Acclaimed actress Brenda Blethyn OBE studied at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting, while The Stranglers started out in Guildford in the early 70s, first known as “The Guildford Stranglers”.
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Guildford and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
We cover the Guildford and the surrounding areas from our offices at Parallel House, 32 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AB including the areas noted below.