Swiss Cottage's mix of mansion blocks, converted Victorian houses and terraced properties means party wall matters arise frequently. Flat conversions, rear extensions and internal alterations in these closely built properties regularly engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We act for building owners, adjoining owners and as agreed surveyors in Swiss Cottage, handling everything from straightforward loft conversion notices to complex basement excavation awards beneath mansion blocks.
Party wall notices and awards for structural alterations during flat conversions in Swiss Cottage's Victorian and Edwardian houses, including beam insertions and floor strengthening.
Party wall advice for works within and adjacent to Swiss Cottage's mansion blocks, where multiple adjoining owners may be affected by a single project.
Section 6 notices and awards for basement excavations in Swiss Cottage, assessing the impact on neighbouring foundations and providing appropriate monitoring requirements.
Photographic records of adjoining properties before works commence, protecting both parties in Swiss Cottage's closely-built residential streets.
Yes, where structural works affect party walls or party structures shared with adjoining owners. This commonly includes beam insertions, removal of chimney breasts and floor strengthening in Victorian houses being converted to flats.
Works in a mansion block flat can affect multiple neighbours above, below and to each side. We identify all affected adjoining owners and serve appropriate notices to each.
Yes. Where both building owner and adjoining owner consent, acting as agreed surveyor is often the most efficient and cost-effective approach for straightforward party wall matters.
From serving notices to receiving an agreed award typically takes four to eight weeks, depending on the complexity of works and the response of adjoining owners.