WOODFORD
THE PARTY WALL PEOPLE
We are the experts at implementing the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 in Woodford. 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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​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 chat.
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.
WOODFORD: A SURVEYOR'S VIEW
Woodford is a prestigious area featuring a stunning array of Edwardian and Victorian villas, alongside high-end 1930s Metroland style homes. The vernacular here often includes intricate brickwork and decorative plaster finishes that are highly sensitive to vibration. When we are appointed as surveyors for a project in Woodford—be it a basement conversion near the Green or a large loft conversion in South Woodford—we prioritise detailed Schedule of Condition. Given the high property values, documenting the pre-existing state of a neighbour’s expensive internal finishes is the best way to prevent costly and stressful disputes later.
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The ground in Woodford is predominantly London Clay, but as you move toward the higher ground near Epping Forest, you encounter the Bagshot Formation (sands and gravels). This transition between sand and clay can lead to perched water tables. When excavating within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbour's property, we ensure that the structural designs have considered these specific conditions. We act to ensure that any special foundations (reinforced concrete) used to support grand extensions are correctly notified and that the neighbour’s legal rights are fully protected throughout the build.
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For free advice and assistance with your project please contact us. info@tpwp.co.uk
