TGA Building Consultancy acts as building and adjoining owner's surveyor on a wide range of development, alteration, refurbishment and engineering projects.
The Party Wall etc Act 1996 has extended the longstanding principles of the London Building Acts to the remainder of England and Wales. Any property owner carrying out works on or adjacent to a party structure, including foundations or piling, is required to serve appropriate notice(s) and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Act to ensure legal compliance.
It is so important that early expert advice is sought on party wall matters in order that proper action is taken. Project management experience is also vital to appreciate and optimise on the timing provisions contained within the legislation as these can be detrimental to contract programmes unless they are carefully planned and controlled. The preparation of expert schedules of condition is similarly essential to fully protect the building owner's interests and the need for high quality documentation should not be underestimated. |
