HARLOW
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
We are the people to help you with the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 in Harlow. We can prepare and serve party wall notices,
we undertake schedules of condition and if required, produce and serve party wall awards (party wall agreements).
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If you have any questions about the party wall act, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation consultation.
The Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 is a small piece of legislation which was intended to protect property owners' interests when a project is required, while at the same time ensuring that the project can continue in a timely manner.
The Act states that when an owner of a property carries out certain works such as digging a foundation within 3m of their neighbour's property, removing a chimney from a party wall, cutting into a party wall for steelwork or building a new wall on the boundary (line of junction), they inform all affected adjoining owners (neighbours) of their intention by serving the correct notices.
HARLOW: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
As one of the original New Towns, Harlow was built with a highly structured "Master Plan" by Sir Frederick Gibberd. The vernacular is consistent—clean lines, brick-built 1950s and 60s terraces, and a focus on green wedges. Because these homes were often built using standardised construction methods, we find that the structural issues are often repeating. For instance, many Harlow homes share specific types of concrete floor slabs that can be sensitive to nearby excavation.
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The ground in Harlow is primarily London Clay. Like Basildon, this means homeowners must contend with high plasticity soil that moves with the seasons. A common scenario in Harlow is a Building Owner wanting to build a new conservatory or garden room right on the line of junction. We act to ensure that the correct Section 1 notice is served, giving you the legal right to build your wall across the boundary (with consent) or purely on your own land while maintaining the right to access the neighbour's garden for rendering and maintenance.
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Please contact us for free advice on any party wall matter.
