Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Tooting
Peter Barry Surveyors are here to guide you through the party wall process if you are considering extending or altering your Tooting 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.
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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 Tooting
Tooting, situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth, is a vibrant and diverse part of South West London known for its energetic high street, period housing and strong community feel. The area offers a mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes on quieter residential roads, balanced by bustling commercial streets lined with independent shops, cafés and local businesses. Its lively atmosphere and good amenities make it a popular choice for a wide range of residents.
One of Tooting’s major attractions is Tooting Common, a large green space with woodland, open fields and Tooting Bec Lido – one of the UK’s largest outdoor pools. The area is also well known for its excellent food scene, particularly around Tooting Market and Broadway Market, where you’ll find an eclectic mix of global cuisines. Tooting has a strong cultural footprint too: actor George Cole, best known for his role as Arthur Daley in “Minder,” grew up locally, adding a notable link to British television history.
Tooting benefits from well-connected transport options, with both Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway stations offering Northern Line services into central London. National Rail links from nearby Tooting station also provide convenient routes toward Wimbledon and central hubs such as Blackfriars. This combination of lively urban energy, green spaces and excellent transport links makes Tooting an attractive and well-balanced place to live.
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SW6 4LZ
Telephone: 020 7471 8932
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk
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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.
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.
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