WITHAM
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
We are experts at implementing the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 in the Witham area. 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 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.
WITHAM: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
Witham’s history as a coaching town is reflected in its linear High Street and the diverse mix of housing that fans out from the centre. The vernacular includes everything from traditional Essex weatherboarding to large-scale post-war residential expansion. A common issue we encounter in Witham is the "Special Foundation"—where a building owner wants to use reinforced concrete for an extension. Under the Party Wall Act, this requires the Adjoining Owner’s specific consent. We help bridge the gap between architectural ambition and the neighbour’s legal rights to ensure the project moves forward without delay.
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The ground in Witham is dominated by the Lowestoft Formation (Chalky Till), a stiff clay interspersed with flint and chalk. This soil provides an excellent, stable base for construction, though it can be physically difficult to dig. Because the River Brain runs through the town, some areas feature softer alluvial deposits. We focus on ensuring that foundation design has considered the specific soil, protecting the neighbour’s land from any settlement issues that could arise from variable ground conditions.
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Please contact us for free advice on party wall matters. info@tpwp.co.uk
