Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Barnet

We have a team of highly experienced party wall surveyors ready to advise if you’re planning works falling within the scope of the Act to your Barnet property. The process starts with the party planning to undertake works notifying any affected owners.

We can prepare the necessary party wall notices for a nominal fee. In our experience, adjoining owners receiving a notice that has been professionally prepared by a specialist surveyor are more likely to consent or, if they have concerns, concur in the agreement of a single surveyor. Having a single agreed surveyor is the quickest and most cost-effective option where disputes has arisen.

Below you will find links to the hundreds of positive reviews we’ve received from both building owners and adjoining owners in and around Barnet and, so you can be sure you’re in the best possible hands, the company is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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If you planning to undertake work falling within the scope of the Act or have received a party wall notice please call for some free advice or drop us an email.

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Or Call 020 8360 7615

Recent Activity in Barnet EN4 & EN5

The work that trips up most building owners, in terms of the party wall act, is excavation, typically for new foundations. In some ways, it’s strange that an owner should have to notify their neighbours when excavating on their own land but, depending upon the proximity and depth of the proposed excavation, there may be a significant risk of ground movement.

On a recent job relating to a part single, part two storey extension a detached property just north of Hadley Wood Station in EN5, our surveyor Callum Escott had to consider the implications of a 1.7m deep foundation trench within 3.00m of the adjoining property. Callum acted for the adjoining owner and therefore had to ensure that the risk of damage to their property was minimised as far as reasonably possible.

This was achieved by requiring the contractor to ensure that no ensure that excavations within 3 metres of the adjoining owner’s property did not remain open for longer than 48 hours and were covered when rain was forecast. Both of these provisions were designed to prevent the sides of the trench from become unstable.

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MORE ABOUT OUR PARTY WALL SERVICES

PARTY WALL PROCEDURES

Read more about party wall procedures including what works fall within the scope of the Act, the procedures to be followed and how our team of experienced surveyors can help the process run as smoothly as possible.

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BUILDING OWNERS

If you are planning to undertake works falling within the scope of the Act find out more about what we can do for you including preparing the notice(s), recording a schedule of condition or acting as the appointed surveyor.

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ADJOINING OWNERS

If your neighbours are preparing to undertake works that may affect your property or if you've recently received a party wall notice find out more about the options and available and which best suits your circumstances.

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BASEMENT EXTENSIONS

Excavating a basement extension is one of the riskier types of work falling within the scope of the Act. Find out more about the special characteristics of this type of work and how they impact party wall procedures.

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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.

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Or Call 020 8360 7615

About Barnet

Barnet is a well-established town on the northern outskirts of London, covering the EN4 and EN5 postcodes within the London Borough of Barnet. Known for its mix of traditional high streets, period homes and residential neighbourhoods, the area offers a more spacious, suburban feel while remaining part of the capital. Its elevated setting and abundance of greenery contribute to a quieter pace of life compared with more central districts.

Barnet benefits from a number of attractive green spaces, including Hadley Green, King George’s Fields and nearby Trent Park, which provide ample opportunities for walking, leisure and outdoor activities. The area also has cultural connections, with comedian and actor Spike Milligan having lived in the nearby neighbourhood of Finchley, and footballer Harry Kane having strong local ties through his early years and schooling in the borough, adding a modern cultural link.

Transport links are a key advantage, with stations such as High Barnet, New Barnet and Cockfosters offering access to the Northern and Piccadilly lines as well as National Rail services into central London. This combination of green space, local character and strong commuter connections makes Barnet particularly appealing to those seeking a balance between urban convenience and suburban living.