Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Harrow
If you’re thinking about extending your Harrow property, there may be party wall matters to consider. We can advise on the service of notices, preparing schedules of condition and acting as appointed surveyor if a dispute arises. We also regularly act for adjoining owners in Harrow, ensuring that their properties are adequately protected during the works.
Works falling within the scope of the Party Wall Act not only include those that directly affect a party wall, such as cutting in beams or removing chimney breasts, but also new walls constructed either up to or astride the boundary and adjacent excavation. Many owners are surprised to find out that excavating foundations on their own land, set back from the boundary, may fall within the scope of the Act if they are within 3.00m metres of a shared or adjoining structure.
Our team of specialist party wall surveys are on hand to guide you through the process.
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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.
MORE ABOUT OUR PARTY WALL SERVICES
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.
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.
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.
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.
About Harrow
Harrow, covering the HA1, HA2 and HA3 postcodes to the north-west of London, is a leafy and well-established suburban area with a mix of period homes and modern developments. Its streets are lined with mature trees, and neighbourhoods such as Harrow-on-the-Hill offer a charming blend of historic architecture and vibrant local life, giving the area a distinctive and welcoming character.
The area is home to numerous green spaces, including the commons around Harrow-on-the-Hill and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, which provide excellent opportunities for walking, sports, and outdoor leisure. Harrow also has a rich cultural and educational heritage, with Harrow School being one of the most famous independent schools in the country. Its alumni include statesman Sir Winston Churchill, giving the area a notable historical and cultural connection.
Transport links are strong, with Harrow-on-the-Hill station providing access to the Metropolitan line and National Rail services, making central London easily reachable. With its combination of green spaces, historic charm, and excellent schools, Harrow remains a highly sought-after area for families, professionals, and anyone looking for a quieter suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the city.
YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE
Churchill House137-139 Brent Street
Hendon
London
NW4 4DJ
Telephone: 020 8629 5942
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk
Contact Us
If you require advice on any residential surveying matter please call us for some free advice or drop us an email.
WHY CHOOSE PETER BARRY
We have a team of surveyors specialising in party wall matters so you can be sure that your appointed surveyor is an expert in the field.
Our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can rely on their honesty, integrity and professionalism.
Peter Barry Surveyors are Regulated by the RICS ensuring that you have a free to use method of redress should anything go wrong.
Our team have a duty to keep up to date with the latest party wall case law and this will be reflected in the advice that you receive.
The team are also members of party wall specific governing bodies the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors or the Pyramus & Thisbe Society.
Latest Blog Posts
This is part of our series on court judgments that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The Background The owner of 26-30 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TA, a vacant ...
Works that are the subject of a dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the ‘Act’) should not commence until they have been authorised in a party wall award (the document which is agreed ...
Advances in technology often affect how we carry out our work and this is particularly true for recording schedules of condition. In case you are not aware, a schedule of condition is a detailed ...
