Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Maidstone
If you’re thinking about extending your Maidstone 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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone
Maidstone is the largest town in Kent and lies 32 miles east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary.
Maidstone boasts a number of landmarks such as Leeds Castle, an architectural gem surrounded by serene waters and Mote Park, a sprawling green oasis, which invites residents and visitors alike to embrace nature’s tranquility. The Mall shopping centre caters to the cosmopolitan shopper, offering a diverse array of retail therapy.
The town served as the backdrop for the iconic TV series “The Darling Buds of May,” capturing the essence of rural charm. Maidstone born Tony Hart, famous for his art show Hartbeat and his ‘partnership’ with animated plasticine character, Morph, has a memorial plaque at the Hazlitt Arts Centre in the town.
Mackenzie Crook, or Paul his real given name, was born in Maidstone and went on to appear in two Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Finding Neverland and several episodes of acclaimed TV epic, Game of Thrones but is of course most famous for his role as Gareth Keenan in The Office.
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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 a follow up to a post I uploaded last week analysing the main concerns expressed by adjoining owners who have recently received a party wall notice and how far party wall surveyors can go in ...
Section 7(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is clear, adjoining owners and occupiers should not suffer unnecessary inconvenience as a result of works falling within its scope. The skill of a party ...
While party wall surveyors do not have the jurisdiction to determine boundaries, we are sometimes required to authorise works which interact with a boundary. We therefore need to have a good ...
