Property Surveys and Party Wall Advice in Custom House

We cover all aspects of residential surveying in the Custom House area including pre-purchase surveys, Defect Reports and Red Book valuations so please feel free to get in touch.

Peter Barry’s dedicated party walls team are on hand to assist with your Custom House building project. If you’re planning works that fall within the scope of the Act, you’re welcome to call us for some free advice and a fee quote. Equally, if you’ve received a notice and are deciding how to respond we’ll be happy to talk you through the pros and cons of the different options.

Another specialist area is lease extensions and freehold enfranchisement. If you are planning to extend the lease of your Custom House flat or collectively purchase the freehold we can advise on how to instigate proceedings and calculate the compensation that is likley to be due to the freeholder.

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Recent Activity in Custom House E16

An owner proposing to construct a new party wall will require the adjoining owners’ agreement. The request is made in the firm of a Line of Junction Notice following which the adjoining owner has 14 days to confirm their consent. If they refuse, or remain silent, the wall has to be built wholly on the building owner’s own land.

We dealt with such a case recently where the owner of a terraced property located to the north-east of Custom House Station in E16 was adding a single storey rear extension to their property and wanted to maximise the space by constructing the flank wall astride the boundary. We served notice on the adjoining owner, a housing association, who dissented and appointed their own surveyor. Tenants in housing association properties are often there for the long term and for this reason the housing association will generally consult them when considering whether to consent to a new party wall. Thankfully, in this case, they had no strong objections.

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PARTY WALL MATTERS

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 (LEVEL 2)

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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BUILDING SURVEYS (LEVEL 3)

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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LEASEHOLD VALUATIONS

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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About Custom House

The area known as Custom House is named after the custom house of the Royal Victoria Dock located on the north bank of the Thames in East London. It forms part of the London Borough of Newham.

The dock was redeveloped in the 1980s including the construction of several modern residential buildings. The Exhibition Centre London (ExCeL) dominates the area these days – originally built in 2000, Phase 2 was added in 2010 and Phase 3 is currently under construction. The centre played a key part in the 2012 London Olympics when it was divided into 5 sports halls to provide venues for several sports including table tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.

Continuing the sporting theme, the dock also plays host to ‘Great Swim London’ on 1^st July each year. All abilities are catered for with distances ranging from a half mile to 10k.

Custom House station was originally built as part of the Dockland Light Railway but now also provides access to the Elizabeth Line with a journey time to Central London (Bond Street) of approx. 18 mins.

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Omar El-Gammal

The team at Peter Barry were professional, timely, and thorough. They were also very accommodating at supporting us above and beyond what the job entailed. I'd recommend using them again for any party wall agreements or schedule of conditions.

Sahara Sultana

Cameron at Peter Barry Surveyors provided an excellent service throughout our PWA process with our neighbours. He was very responsive, kept me informed at every stage, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. His professional approach and reassuring manner gave me confidence from start to finish. I really appreciated the time he took to answer my questions and ensure I understood the process. I would highly recommend Cameron and Peter Barry Surveyors to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and professional surveyor.

Robert D

We used Peter Barry for a Party Wall Agreement. Highly recommended. Excellent service from start to finish. We had overlooked need for PWA, and needed urgent help. James Merewether could not have been more helpful: explaining what had to be done (more than AI had told me!), and promptly responding to our various calls and emails to get the initial notice served quickly. He then did the condition survey, wrote it up promptly, liaised with the neighbour’s surveyor despite James being on holiday, and then served the Final Award. A pleasure to deal with a true professional.

Harry Tucker

Another excellent service provided by Callum and Peter Barry. From start to finish, communication was outstanding, with regular updates and clear explanations throughout the entire process. Callum works exceptionally hard and goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. What can often be a complicated and stressful process was made incredibly simple thanks to his knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail. He was always available to answer questions, responded promptly, and made sure we understood every step along the way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Callum to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, and highly professional party wall surveyor. Thank you again for another excellent service.

Can Ayder

We recently used Peter Barry for an RICS Lease Extension Valuation and had an excellent experience. Katie was incredibly professional, thorough, and provided a highly detailed report that gave us complete clarity for our next steps. The administrative team was also fantastic and responsive throughout the entire process. Highly recommend their services!

Ajoy Dua

We received excellent service from surveyor Jaynell Mainoo to complete a Party Wall Agreement. Jaynell was thorough, professional and friendly. Many thanks!