There is nothing wrong with having great neighbors that understand when you have a renovation in your home, but at Jordan Brettell Limited, we advise all homeowners that have an improvement to always follow the party wall etc Act and never sway from it.

 This Party Wall etc Act 1996 notice is your insurance ticket in case something goes wrong tomorrow.

To avoid such incidents, you need to appoint a surveyor to act on your behalf. This surveyor can also act as the agreed surveyor for you and your adjoining neighbor and working in the best interest of both owners. The surveyor’s fees are paid by the neighbor who insisted on an agreed surveyor and not you.

When that aspect is covered, the surveyor will come to inspect the building and also ensure that all work to be done on the property stay within the limit of the Party Wall etc Act 1996. On completion of the inspection, the plan is drafted of which a copy is given to the adjoining neighbor; also included is the time and date the job is expected to start and completed

For more information and a simpler understanding of the Party Wall etc Act 1996, call Jordan Brettell Limited on 07815051255 now for a free initial meeting with our surveyor.