Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Dartford
If you’re thinking about extending your Dartford 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 Dartford, 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 Dartford
Dartford is a historic and evolving town in north-west Kent, sitting on the south bank of the River Thames around 18 miles east of central London. The postcodes DA1, DA2, DA3 and DA4 encompass the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Wilmington, Bean, Darenth and parts of Longfield, offering a blend of urban living, residential suburbs and accessible countryside. Dartford has roots as a Roman settlement and later a medieval market town, growing through industrial eras before becoming a key commuter hub for Greater London.
The town centre provides a range of shopping, dining and community amenities, while attractions such as Central Park and Darenth Country Park offer green space and leisure opportunities close to home. Cultural venues like The Orchard Theatre and The Mick Jagger Centre — a performing arts venue named for the Rolling Stones singer who was born in Dartford — reflect the area’s creative community and lively arts scene.
Transport links are strong, with regular rail services into London and connections across Kent, and the nearby Dartford Crossing providing an important road link over the Thames. Dartford’s mix of history, culture and connectivity makes it a distinctive town with appeal for residents and visitors alike.
YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE
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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.
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 ...
