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What is the difference between an Agreed Surveyor and a Two Surveyor Appointment?
Thank you for clicking on today's Party Wall Surveying blog post. Today we are going to be looking at Party Wall Surveying procedures and the specifics and differences between an agreed surveyor and a two surveyor appointment. This blog intends to address and answer...
What happens if the Adjoining Owner doesn’t respond to the Party Wall Notice?
Thank you for clicking on today's Party Wall Surveying blog post topic. Today we are going to be discussing Party Wall Surveying procedures and in particular what a building owner needs to do if their neighbour, the adjoining owner doesn't respond to the Party Wall...
Deep Party Wall Foundations
In this week’s property party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing adjacent excavation and deep foundations, and in particular, the type of precaution that will come into play if a building owner is undertaking these types of works. Deep excavations...
Understanding the Party Wall Surveying Procedures
In today’s Party Wall Surveying Blog Post topic, we are going to be delving into the procedures surrounding construction work that falls within the realm of the Party Wall etc Act 1996. If your neighbour wishes to carry out works on their property that is either...
Boundary Surveying Historical Markers
In today's property surveying blog posts topic come up we are going to be looking at boundary surveying and in particular the importance of historical markers. Historical markers are a fantastic and unparalleled marker, that when located can significantly assist in...
How to Check the Condition of your Roof
In this blog we shall be discussing the importance of roof checks and discussing ways in which you can identify faults within your roof. Roofs face exposure to the harshest seasonal elements that Britain has to offer: spring showers, summer heat and the winter chill...
What is a Party Wall Notice Dissent?
In this week’s Property Surveying blog post topic, we are going to be looking at party wall surveying procedures and in particular Party Wall Notices. A Party Wall Notice is a legal requirement as per the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and needs to be served upon the...
Access to a Neighbour’s Land
The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992(''the Act'') allows a landowner to apply for an 'Access Order' at Court, to gain access to neighbour's land where the works are required for the preservation of the landowner's land need to carry out, if the owner of the...
Party Wall Damage Notification
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing party wall procedures and in particular, what an adjoining owner should do should they note issue or damage to their property and believe they have suffered from Party Wall Damage. Here at...
High Fences
In this week’s Property Surveying blog post topic, we are going to be discussing one of the most common questions that we tend to find ourselves asked here at Stokemont. How high can I make my fence? This is an incredibly common question that our surveyors find...
When to Refer something to a Third surveyor
In this week’s Party Wall Property Surveying blogpost, we are going to be discussing Third Surveyor Party Wall Referrals, and when an Owner, or Surveyor, should consider making a referral to a Third Party Wall Surveyor in accordance with Section 10 of the Party Wall...
Party Wall Notice Loft Conversion
In today’s property surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be looking at party wall surveying procedures and the applicable scenarios that come with the Party Wall etc Act 1996 if a building owner is planning on undertaking a loft conversion. If a building owner is...