Berry Party Wall Surveyors
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For London, Kent & the South East
Berry Party Wall Surveyors for London, Kent and the South East helping all building owners to understand their obligations regarding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and to keep their building projects running smoothly.
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Berry Snagging Surveys for London, Kent and the South East helping New Build Owners to achieve a smoother exchange and a gold level finish that they deserve.
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S M Berry Building Contractors Ltd helping Home Owners to achieve the home they deserve.
Helping you to understand how the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 affects you
I am doing the work
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My neighbours doing the work
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Serving Notices
Serving Awards
Preparing
Schedules of Condition
Helping you to understand the true condition of the property you intend to buy
Protect your investment
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For New Build Properties
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New Studio Apartment
New 1/2 Bedroom Apartment
New 1/2 Bedroom House
New 3/4 Bedroom House
New 4/5 Bedroom House
Helping you to achieve the full potential of your existing property
S M BERRY BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD
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Kent and Londons Best, Most Trustworthy and Reliable Family Run Building Company with over 37 years experience
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Extension and Loft Conversion Specialists
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Berry
Party Wall Surveyors
for London, Kent and the South East
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Helping You to Understand the
Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and How it Affects You
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What Works Are Notifiable?
Party Wall etc. Act 1996 replaced the old London Building Act and extended it’s legislation and procedures to the whole of England and Wales. If you are a property owner looking to carry out an extension, a loft conversion, a basement conversion or any structural alteration to your property which is covered by the Act, you will have rights to do so and obligations to your neighbouring owners. The Act is also there to safeguard the interest of the neighbour (the adjoining owner) and their property.
SECTION 1
Covers New Walls Built Up To or Astride the Boundary or Line of Junction
Should your work include a new wall built up to or astride the boundary or line of Junction, you are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve Party Wall Notices on behalf of a Building Owner and advise on works require a Party Wall Notice
SECTION 2
Covers Work on a Party Wall or Party Structure - Often a Shared Wall Between Two Properties or a Floor Separating Two Flats
Should your work include work on a party wall or party wall structure between two properties or a floor between two flats, you are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve Party Wall Notices on behalf of a Building Owner and advise on works that will require a Party Wall Notice
SECTION 6
Covers Excavations Within 3 or 6 Meters of an Adjoining Owner’s Property to a Greater Depth Than Their Foundations
Should your work include excavations within 3 or 6 meters of an adjoining owners property to a greater depth than their foundations, you are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve Party Wall Notices on behalf of a Building Owner and advise on works that will require a Party Wall Notice
COVID-19
Our Strategy During The Current Crisis
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Your Safety is Our Priority
At Berry Party Wall Surveyors for London, Kent and the South East, we understand that dealing with Covid-19 presents challenges and so we have put measures in place to ensure your safety whilst allowing you to continue to use our services and keep your project moving forward.
Our team of experts is ready to help you to comply with the
Party Wall etc. Act 1996 remotely via zoom conferencing.
Don't let Covid-19 stop you. Keep your project moving! Give us a call today to set up your first zoom consultation.
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We are also still able to inspect Newly Built Properties and supply you with a Professional Snagging Survey for a trouble free handover and complete peace of mind.
Party Wall etc. Act 1996
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