RAYLEIGH
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
Are you in Rayleigh and need an expert surveyor to implement 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).
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​We hold membership with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
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​The Party Wall People are based in Chelmsford, Essex and 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 sets out 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 requires 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 neighbours of their intention by serving the correct notices.
RAYLEIGH: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
Rayleigh’s geography is dominated by the Rayleigh Hills, providing a mix of steep slopes and high-ground plots. The vernacular is varied, featuring everything from Victorian cottages near the Windmill to extensive 1960s bungalows and modern family homes. Because many Rayleigh homes are built on slopes, retaining structures are often used. If you are excavating to create a level patio or a new extension on a hill, you may be removing the lateral support that the neighbour’s garden relies on. This is a critical party wall issue that we manage through detailed method statements.
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Geologically, Rayleigh sits on a cap of Bagshot Sands overlying the "Claygate Member" and London Clay. This sandy top layer provides good drainage but can be prone to "running" if water is present. When digging foundations in Rayleigh, it is not uncommon to find the soil consistency changing from sand to stiff clay within the space of a few feet. We ensure that your party wall award accounts for these variable conditions, protecting the Adjoining Owner from any ground movement caused by the transition between different soil types during the build.
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Please contact us for free party wall advice.
