TILBURY
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
We are the No. 1 experts at implementing the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 in the Tilbury area. If you want some free advice - we can prepare and serve party wall notices, undertake schedules of condition and if required, produce and serve party wall awards (party wall agreements).
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​We hold memberships 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.
WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT?
The Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 aims to safeguard property owners’ interests during planned construction projects while enabling timely project completion.
Property owners in Tilbury must notify affected neighbours when undertaking specific activities that are listed in the act, these actives are called ‘notifiable works’. This includes excavating within 3m of a neighbour’s property, removing a chimney from a party wall, cutting into a party wall for steelwork, or constructing a new wall on the boundary.
You can inform your neighbour by serving a party wall notice - this is where The Party Wall People come in. If you are in Tilbury and are planning a project please email us a copy of your drawings and we will provide you with a competitive fee proposal for handling these matters for you.
TILBURY: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
Tilbury’s architecture is closely tied to its industrial and maritime history, featuring worker cottages and post-war social housing near the docks. These properties often face environmental challenges that inland towns do not. A common issue in Tilbury is the vibration risk from heavy port traffic combined with the relatively light construction of older terraces. When a homeowner plans a structural project, we focus on ensuring that the new works do not create a rigid point in a row of houses that needs to remain somewhat flexible due to the local environment.
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The ground conditions in Tilbury are heavily influenced by the River Thames, consisting of thick layers of Alluvium (clay, silt, and peat). This is compressible ground with a high water table, which often makes traditional trench foundations unsuitable. Most modern extensions in Tilbury require raft foundations or piling to reach stable strata.
Under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996, piling is a notifiable work and comes with vibration risks. We have drafted party wall awards that include strict monitoring clauses, ensuring that your deep-foundation project doesn't cause structural distress to the neighbouring homes.
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Please contact us for free advice and assistance with your party wall matters.
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