HODDESDON
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
If you are in and around Hoddesdon and need help with the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 ?. 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).
Our 100% 5-star rating on Google speaks to our professional, personal and expert service
​We hold membership with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
We carry Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
​The Party Wall People are not too far away from Hoddesdon, we are actually located in Chelmsford, Essex and are happy to
travel to client’s premises all over the southeast of England.
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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 extends throughout England and Wales and is a really useful bit of legislation for both building owners and adjoining owners. In jurisdictions where similar legislation does not exist, when such a dispute arises either owner would have very limited options other than court proceedings.
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This can be very cost. Ask yourself, is it worth it? - TPWP can help you to understand your responsibilities under the act and represent you in dealing with your neighbours - we have a lot of experience in this.
Contact us for a no-obligation chat about your project and we would be happy to help you.
HODDESDON: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
Hoddesdon features a mix of historic coaching-inn heritage and significant 20th-century residential expansion. The vernacular ranges from the traditional brickwork of the High Street to the post-war semi-detached homes that form the bulk of the local housing stock. A common surveying task in Hoddesdon involves loft conversions and rear extensions where the original 1950s masonry meets modern "thermalite" blocks. We pay close attention to the weather-proofing of these junctions, ensuring that the flashing and drainage at the party wall are expertly handled to prevent damp issues for either party.
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Geologically, Hoddesdon sits within the Lee Valley, characterized by extensive River Terrace Deposits (sand and gravel). These conditions generally offer excellent bearing capacity for standard trench foundations. However, the proximity to the New River and the Lee means the water table can be higher than expected. When excavating for an extension, we ensure the "Method Statement" accounts for potential de-watering, protecting the neighbour’s garden from waterlogged soil or "fines" being washed away from under their existing footings.
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Please contact us for advice on party wall matters.
