Party Wall Agreement to Remove a Chimney Breast Southwick

Looking to take down a chimney that is on a Southwick border?

You are probably require a Party Wall Agreement under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. A significant part of the law comes into play with chimney removals, in which chimneys situated on shared party walls—typically this applies to semidetached homes or terraced houses—are impacted.

We will help you cut through red tape and walk you swiftly with the whole work, and to avoid problems or conflicts with your neighbours as to their rights.

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We offer accurate chimney removal surveys throughout Southwick, guaranteeing that all work meets regulation requirements and safety compliance, making the whole process hassle free.

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We are Soutwick Leading Party Wall Surveyors A high level of professionalism in accordance with our client-first ideology maintains an open dialogue between neighbours and compliance with all legal regulations.

Can My Neighbour Stop Me from Remove a Chimney Breast Southwick?

If you want to remove a chimney breast Southwick and it is on a shared (party) wall, your neighbour can say no or ask for some more time. But they can not stop you from doing the work without a good reason.

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you need to give a Party Wall Notice before you start any building work that could change a wall you share with someone else. This helps to make sure there is no problem between you and the other person later.

At that point, your neighbour is entitled to:

You can say yes to the work.

Alternatively, you can say no and appoint a Party Wall Surveyor.

Where they cannot agree, a Party Wall Award must be reached before work can legally commence. This ensures that the work is secure and balanced for both parties.

Faulkners Surveyors Southwick are skilled in aiding people who have acquired a property in Southwick with chimney removals. We take care to keep you out of the stew and ensure your project keeps moving along problem-free.

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The neighbour to receive the injunction—me, or the surveyor?

If you are remove chimney breast Southwick and if your work relates to a shared or party wall, you will need under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 to inform your neighbour. You, as the building owner, bear the responsibility to serve the notice.

Party Wall Notice can be served by yourself and many homeowners serve this Notice themselves but its better to appoint a qualified Party Wall Surveyor to take care of the procedure.

Why? Because serving the notice requires:

Legal accuracy and proper format
A complete depiction of the works
For a human-like delivery but always (at least 2 months in advance) comes earlier

The notice is challengeable if it is incomplete or incorrect and this may slow down your process of work.

Everything is done for you at Faulkner Surveyors:

Drafting and serving the notice
Communicating with your neighbour
Handling objections or disputes
Drafting of a Party Wall Award if necessary

This not only makes your chimney breast removal fully compliant but will prevent you from losing weeks of work unnecessarily.

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Consequences of Avoiding the Party Wall Notice

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If you need how to remove a chimney breast Southwick and dont serve the Party Wall Notice, be prepared for legal ramifications and potential monetary liabilities – more so if it is an impacting the shared or adjoining wall.

Here’s what could happen:

That would allow your neighbour to apply for a court injunction that, if granted, could then force you to stop work immediately. This will delay your project and legal fees.

Should the work be relatively minor you might find yourself facing a claim to damage your neighbour's property - as there is no official record of what it was like before.

You will still have to order a Party Wall Award to proceed, but the price and durations of that may increase when you are doing so after a dispute.

We at Faulkner Surveyors assist Southwick property owners avoid, their next doors neighbours and the risks of a disagreement by managing the Party Wall Act A to Z.

When do I need to appoint a Party Wall Surveyor

When you do plan to remove a chimney breast Southwick, appoint a Party Wall Surveyor at the time you have finalised your building plans (ideally before serving any Party Wall Notices).

Here’s why early appointment helps:

Makes Sure Your Party Wall Notice is Lawful
Offers your neighbor the time to reply properly
Prevent delays by prepping for potential arguments
Gives an account of the condition of both properties prior to work commencing

Insufficient time between the booking and assessment date can result in a delay to your startor finish date. —— For best price book well in advance! In this instance, we advise contacting a minimum of 2 months before your intended start day.

The 2 month period allows for notices, responses and if an award is necessary, to be agreed all without any hold up on your project.