Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Legal Services That Professional Party Wall Surveyors Supply

By William Firth


If you live in England or Wales, it is important to know about laws concerning building on your property. There are some things that you may do, while other things may be illegal. In some cases, party wall surveyors should be consulted before you begin.

If you plan to add on to your property, you may need the services of a professional surveyor. If the new project will affect any of the boundary lines of your property, it may infringe upon the rights of neighbours. Your new construction will be considered under the Party Wall Act laws and you are required to fulfill certain legal obligations.

Perhaps you are building a structure that is on the boundary line of another property. You also may be digging or excavating on your land, but if the excavation takes place six meters or less from a property line, you will need special legal consideration. When these instances occur, you must serve notice to all owners involved and this is in addition to any permission obtained.

It is important to hire the services of a professional surveyor, when planning on new construction. The surveyor provides a valuable service to all property owners involved, and helps to avoid any kind of legal issues that may arise. Your surveyor will draw up and prepare a special document called an award.

When a professional surveyor draws up an award, it provides important information on the condition of all affected properties. The surveyor also includes any arrangements that must be made for work to start. Also, how work is done and why you are adding to your property must be included. The award document extends legal rights to you and all neighbours involved. For example, the award states that you may enter another property to work. However, it also mentions the hours that you are allowed to work on your project. Another purpose of an award document is to notify everyone that you have sufficient damage insurance, should any problems arise.

Your neighbours must be notified of your intended construction at least two months before any work commences. This is why a surveyor should be consulted as soon as possible. If you need to find a surveyor service, builders and architects can be an excellent source, as they possess the qualifications.

When you hire a surveyor you are responsible for payment of services. However, a professional surveyor has to be totally impartial, and cannot show favoritism to you or anyone else. You should choose a surveyor carefully as once you hire one, there is no changing your mind. The law states that you cannot change your mind and seek the services of another surveyor.

In conclusion, if you plan a new addition to your property, you may need to hire the services of a professional surveyor. People residing in England and Wales must serve notice to property owners, if it involves property lines. A professional surveyor will make sure that the laws of the Party Wall Act of 1996 are followed. These laws protect you and all neighbours, as party wall surveyors have to be completely impartial to all property owners involved.




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