Party Wall & Property Surveys in Islington

Our team of surveyors are passionate about inspecting properties in Islington whether it be as part of a pre-purchase survey, to establish a property’s value or to prepare a schedule of condition prior to works commencing next door.

If you are planning a building project in Islington you’ve probably started thinking about party wall procedures. The first step is to establish whether the works fall within the scope of the Act – if you’d like us to do that for you, free of charge, just send us copies of the drawings and we’ll normally come back to you within 24 hours. If you’re on the other side of the wall, we can also assist if you’ve decided that you need to appoint a surveyor or just need some initial advice without obligation.

We can also assist with managing the project or with a range of other surveying issues in Islington including Licences for Alteration and leasehold valuations.

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

Recent activity by Peter Barry Surveyors in Islington

We’ve been asked to handle party wall matters relating to the remodelling of a Victorian terraced house to the east of Islington, towards De Beauvoir Town. The house has a lower ground floor level but the floor to ceiling height feels slightly claustrophobic. As part of the works, the building owner plans to underpin the party wall under section 2 of the Act so that the floor level can be reduced. To further open up the space, an extension is to be added to the rear and both chimney breasts will be removed from the party wall.

We were recommended to the adjoining owner and it has been agreed that our senior surveyor, Justin Burns, will act as the agreed surveyor. Underpinning is at the upper end of the party wall scale in terms of risk but with an engineer produced method statement and a contractor with the skill to execute it, the risk can be mitigated to an acceptable level.

Our skilled surveyor, David Breeze, carried out a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) Report on a two-bedroom property in Islington N1. David assessed all areas of the property, including the communal spaces.

David found the property to be in excellent condition overall. The ceilings, floors, and walls were noted to be in good condition with high-quality finishes, he noted descriptions of the materials used within the flat.

One minor issue David identified were the worn mastic seals around the windows. Although a small concern, he recommended that the client address and replace the seals to avoid any future issues.

David assessment was documented in our easy-to-understand report, which uses a traffic light and number system to indicate the severity of each element’s condition. Elements marked with a red 3 symbol require urgent attention, those with an amber 2 symbol are advisory, and green 1 are in good condition.

The client was highly impressed and commented on the prompt service he received.

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We are experienced Party Wall Surveyors. If you are planning to undertake some work on your property which falls within the scope of The Party Wall etc.

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Homebuyer Report is designed to provide buyers with enough information to make a reasoned and informed decision on whether to proceed with their purchase.

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Previously known as a Full Structural Survey, the Building Survey is a very detailed report. We will examine closely the structure and condition of the building and undertake a surface examination of the services.

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We can provide valuation reports in accordance with the Leasehold Reform Act (as amended) and we have the necessary expertise to undertake negotiations on behalf of Landlord or lessee.

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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 Islington N1

Islington is located to the North of London between Camden Town NW1 and Shoreditch E2. At the heart of Islington is the shopping area around Upper Street which is now dominated by bars, estate agents and coffee shops. Also on Upper Street is the Business Design Centre; a major exhibition and conference venue.

The most sought after property in the area are the Georgian town houses that surround the area’s squares. Most popular are Cloudesley and Lonsdale squares. For something a little different many of the old industrial buildings alongside The Grand Union Canal have now been converted to modern apartments. Angel Station in the heart of Islington is located in zone 1 of the Northern Line with a journey time to central London of between 10 and 15 minutes.

PROPERTY SURVEYS

The valuation that a lender carries out is not a survey so get the peace of mind that comes with a detailed report from one of our experienced Chartered Surveyors.

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PARTY WALL SURVEYORS

The Party Wall Act covers 3 distinct types of work, alterations to a shared (party) walls, the construction of new walls at the boundary and excavation close to neighbouring structures.

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LEASEHOLD VALUATION

The Leasehold Reform Act gives lessees of residential property the right to acquire an extended lease or to collectively purchase the freehold interest of their building.

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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

Leading London-based party wall specialists with a 35+ year history.

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Breadth & depth of expertise provided by experienced team of RICS surveyors.

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Straight forward and honest professional, impartial advice.

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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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