Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Wembley
Peter Barry Surveyors are here to guide you through the party wall process if you are considering extending or altering your Wembley property. We like to work closely with owners to avoid unnecessary disputes and secure the best outcome. Where the works are straightforward, a detailed record of the condition of the adjoining property may be all that is required.
The process starts with the party proposing to undertake works falling within the scope of the Act formally notifying any affected adjoining owners. Those works will include anything that directly affects the party wall such as removing internal walls and cutting pockets to allow for the insertion of beams as well as new walls constructed at the boundary and excavation within up to 6.00m of adjoining or shared structures.
Our team of experienced party wall surveyors can assist with the service of notices and can act as an impartial appointed surveyor should a dispute arise.
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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 Wembley
Wembley is a prominent area on the north-west edge of London, within the London Borough of Brent, known internationally for its sporting and entertainment attractions. The postcodes HA9 and HA0 cover Wembley Park, Wembley Central and parts of Alperton, blending established residential neighbourhoods with major modern redevelopment and urban regeneration.
Wembley Stadium is the area’s most famous landmark, hosting major football tournaments, cup finals and world-class concerts that draw visitors from across the UK and beyond. Close by is OVO Arena Wembley, a large indoor events venue originally built in the 1930s and regularly hosting live music, comedy and sporting shows. The surrounding Wembley Park district has seen extensive redevelopment in recent years, introducing new homes, shops, restaurants and public spaces that give the area a vibrant, contemporary feel.
Transport links are strong, with Wembley Park and Wembley Central stations providing London Underground, Overground and rail services into central London. The area is also easily accessible by major roads. Culturally, Wembley has local musical heritage: Charlie Watts, the long-serving drummer of the Rolling Stones, grew up in the area, adding a notable link to one of Britain’s most influential rock bands.
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 ...
