PETER BARRY ARE CHARTERED SURVEYORS SPECIALISNG IN PROPERTY SURVEYS AND PARTY WALL MATTERS
We have the skill and experience to deal with a range of neighbourly matters including party wall procedures, scaffolding licences and crane oversails. Our focus is always on containing disputes and finding the most reasonable solution for the parties. If you require advice on a neighbourly matter in Woking you are welcome to contact us for a free initial consultation.
We also have vast experience of valuing and surveying properties in the Woking area. We like to spend some time at the outset to properly understand your concerns and ensure that we recommend the most suitable survey to allay them. Our surveyors will always make themselves available to discuss issues raised in their reports and the next steps.
In addition to the above, we can assist with managing residential building projects in Woking, providing advice on lease extensions and purchasing freeholds as well as Licences to Alter.
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Woking and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT?
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.
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WOKING
Woking, nestled in the green and leafy heart of Surrey, lies strategically between the vibrant towns of Guildford to the southwest and Farnborough to the northwest.
Transport links in Woking are exceptional, making it a commuter’s haven. The town boasts a well-connected railway station with frequent services to London Waterloo, typically under half an hour away, and efficient routes to Guildford, Farnborough, and the south coast. Meanwhile, the M25 and M3 motorways provide a convenient route to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Woking is perhaps best known as the home of McLaren, the Formula One motor racing team. The group’s HQ – including the McLaren Technology and Production Centres – is a state-of- the-art facility on the outskirts of the town.
For entertainment, The Ambassadors complex includes the New Victoria Theatre and Rhoda McGaw Theatre, hosting an array of performances. Music history fans will also appreciate Woking’s connection to The Jam, with Paul Weller, its iconic frontman, growing up in the town. This blend of cultural, industrial, and historical significance makes Woking a fascinating area to explore.
In Old Woking, you can find the ruins of one of Henry VIII’s country retreats, Woking Palace, are alongside the River Wey and can be visited on special open days.
YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE
Parallel House32 London Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2AB
Telephone: 01483 330 208
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk
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If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in Woking and the surrounding areas please contact us today.
