From offices on Cobden Road in Sevenoaks, 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 Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
Sevenoaks seamlessly blends history, natural beauty, and a dash of literary legacy. Nestled amidst the greenery of the Garden of England, it enjoys its place between Tunbridge Wells to the west and Maidstone to the east.
Local transport links in Sevenoaks are quite convenient. The town’s railway station is well-connected to London, making it an attractive choice for commuters seeking a slice of countryside living. The M25 motorway also skirts the area, offering accessibility by road to nearby urban hubs.
One of the most striking features of Sevenoaks is the historic Knole House, an impressive stately home with centuries of history. Its grandeur and vast parkland are a testament to the region’s opulent heritage.
Sevenoaks also boasts literary connections, as it was the residence of iconic science fiction writer H. G. Wells. The property he lived in whilst writing The Time Machine, known as Tusculum Villa, displays a blue plaque. The echoes of his creativity still resonate in the area, inviting literature enthusiasts to explore the town’s unique connection to one of the literary greats.
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
We cover the Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas from our offices at 1 Cobden Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3UB Including the areas noted below.