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

Peter Barry’s team of RICS regulated surveyors work from our offices in Brent Street, Hendon NW4 and are available to provide party wall advice or arrange a survey on any home in the North West London area.

If you are in the process of buying a home, whether your property search centres on Cricklewood, Hendon or West Hampstead, our surveyors are on hand to give you peace of mind and the confidence to proceed with your most important purchase.

It’s hard to believe that the majority of buyers still exchange contracts on the strength of a 20 minute inspection which is not even undertaken on their behalf. The sole purpose of the lender’s valuation is to check that the property provides adequate security for the sum being lent. You really need to arrange your own detailed survey to ensure that you have a good understanding of what you are buying.

We offer both RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and RICS Level 3 Home Surveys (previously known as Homebuyer and Building Surveys) and can advise on which best suits the property you are buying before providing a competitive quote.

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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in North West London please contact us today.

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Or Call 020 8629 5942

WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a framework within which surveyors can be appointed by owners to settle disputes relating to proposed work which has the potential to cause damage to adjoining properties. Whether you are the party undertaking the works or the owner of a neighbouring property our team of party wall surveyors are on hand to provide advice and guidance.

The process starts with the service of party wall notices on all affected adjoining owners. If the notice is not consented to, a dispute arises and the parties must appoint a surveyor to resolve that dispute by preparing a party wall award. The owners have the option of concurring in the appointment of a single agreed surveyor. The purpose of the party wall award is to authorise the proposed works while ensuring that they are undertaken with a minimum of risk and without causing unnecessary inconvenience to the adjoining occupiers.

Our dedicated team can prepare the notices on your behalf and are equally experienced in acting for either owner or as the agreed surveyor.

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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 Registered Valuers on the team offering valuations for a range of purposes including tax planning and matrimonial proceedings.

RECENT ACTIVITY IN NORTH WEST LONDON

Piled foundations, even if the ground is being displaced rather than removed (such as with driven piles) is generally considered to be covered by Section 6 of the Part Wall Act. If the piles are deep, and it’s not unusual for augured piles to go down 10.0m+, the owners of all structures with 6.0m have to be notified. Piled foundation tend to be used when the ground is poor and it would therefore be costly or impractical to construct the more common trench fill foundations.

Our surveyor Justin Burns recently finalised the party wall awards for a project where, unusually, piled foundations were being used to support an outbuilding at the end of the garden. Piling is a comparatively low risk activity as the hole is supported by a sleeve immediately following excavation. Rather than ground movement, the risk to adjoining structures comes from vibration if the auger meets resistance or from the piling rig toppling if an adequate piling mat has not been constructed. These risks were mitigated in the award to protect the adjoining owners.

A client approached us in October 2023 for a lease extension valuation on their property in Hampstead NW6 as that property had fallen below the 80 year mark within the last year. At this lease length marriage value is payable but the client had no particular urgency to sell the property and wanted to know how the proposed leasehold reforms could affect the price paid for an extension.

Matthew Price MRICS undertook the evaluation, and provided the client with a figure under the current legislation and another on the basis that the reforms are enacted. Given that the average time to formally extend a lease is 9 months to a year, notice can be served and negotiations will unfold across 2024 at the same time the reform legislation works its way through Parliament.

The client stated: “I was very happy with the service provided by Matthew and the team for a recent property valuation required for a lease extension.”

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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in North West London please contact us today.

EMAIL US
Or Call 020 8629 5942

LONDON’S NORTH WESTERN AREA

North West London is perfectly positioned between Central London and the Hertfordshire countryside. Residents can enjoy all the opportunities of living on the doorstep of a vibrant city complemented by the advantages of a rural retreat and excellent transport links to the midlands and north.

Despite substantial urbanisation after the second world war, many of the former villages and towns which became absorbed by the expanding capital have retained much of their original charm and identity. North West London is the perfect leisure destination and includes canals, villages, stunning views and lots of green spaces, including Hampstead Heath, as well as restaurants, shops and sporting venues.

Once you have pinpointed your perfect property in North London, the team at Peter Barry Surveys are here to help you with that important next step.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

Churchill House,
137-139 Brent Street,
Hendon,
London,
NW4 4DJ

Telephone: 020 8629 5942
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in North West London please contact us today.

EMAIL US
Or Call 020 8629 5942

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Excellent

Excellent
4.9
Based on 33 reviews
Terence Dove
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.
Brendan O'Boyle
We needed help with a party wall agreement as our new neighbour was building a new wall alongside our existing boundary.Peter Barry Surveyors were excellent to deal with and the surveyor allocated to us William Weaver was so helpful and reassuring. He produced a very detailed statement of conditions on our property which was easy to follow.
Many thanks for supporting us through this project.
Response from the owner:Thank you Brendan, I will share your positive comments with William.
Jig Patel
Tracey Stephens from Peter Barry Surveyors answered the call when I first rang with my concerns regarding my neighbour who started working without notice. She supported me during two exchanges and in both cases I was thoroughly impressed. She took details and advised me what to do immediately. In addition, she sent a formal letter and a copy to me. I really appreciated the expeditious and caring approach in providing the assistance and support I received. This forced the neighbour to act and sort things out immediately. I highly recommend Peter Barry and the Hendon office in particular. Thank you very much for dealing with this and obtaining a positive response. Well Done *****
Response from the owner:We appreciate your recommendation & I will certainly pass your comments on to Tracey.
John Smith
Excellent service by Callum. I was advised about party wall agreements, options open to me & kept up to date as things progressed. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mr Smith.
Nick Jones
Speedy and thorough service - thanks!
Response from the owner:Thank you!
Theresa Alexander
Amazingly efficient , and professional. We were very happy with the service.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mrs Alexander.
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AREAS COVERED

We cover the north-west of London from our office at Churchill House, 137-139 Brent Street, Hendon including the areas noted below.

  • Camden Town NW1
  • Regents Park NW1
  • Cricklewood NW2
  • Dollis Hill NW2
  • Neasden NW2
  • Belsize Park NW3
  • Hampstead NW3
  • Primrose Hill NW3
  • Swiss Cottage NW3
  • Hendon NW4
  • Dartmouth Park NW5
  • Gospel Oak NW5
  • Kentish Town NW5
  • Brondesbury NW6
  • Kilburn NW6
  • South Hampstead NW6
  • West Hampstead NW6
  • Highwood Hill NW7
  • Mill Hill NW7
  • Lisson Grove NW8
  • St Johns Wood NW8
  • Colindale NW9
  • Kingsbury NW9
  • West Hendon NW9
  • Harlesden NW10
  • Kensal Green NW10
  • Park Royal NW10
  • Willesden NW10
  • Golders Green NW11
  • Temple Fortune NW11

We also cover the entire M25 area from our network of London offices.

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.
William Lord
We had a great experience with this company. Maianh was very prompt, professional, and responsive whenever we had a question for her. The survey itself was comprehensive, and has really helped as we proceed with purchasing a property. Recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation, and I will pass your comments onto Maianh.
tomiztunes
These guys did a thorough, level 2 survey and a clear report. I would highly recommend them. Tom Witherley
Response from the owner:We appreciate your recommendation, thank you.
Simon Ross
Very organised and friendly
Response from the owner:Thank you, we appreciate yur feedback.
Kate Mills
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience working with Peter Barry Surveyors.
Justin Powell
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.
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