Party wall agreement

[BoltonSte]

I want to convert the loft, the neighbours know and are OK with this, but I need a party wall agreement, does anyone know where to get one drawn up, or know of a template letter I can use for this?

Ste

have u spoke to a building inspector? (i may be wrong but think they have to approve any work like that? if so sure they would know)

[Mej]

This is pretty much be my fortae, least my old mans, he is one of the best in the country at it.

EDIT: bad spelling

[Mej]

Originally Posted by svste

I want to convert the loft, the neighbours know and are OK with this, but I need a party wall agreement, does anyone know where to get one drawn up, or know of a template letter I can use for this?

Ste

There is a fair bit to consider, you need to issue them with a Notice of works which contains an agreement form.

We charge a fair bit to do one of these, and we are cheap compared to some. If you get your neghibours to agree there is no fee for yourself, but if they want their wall/house/structure protected then you will need to appoint a surveyor to act on your behalf.

So without touting for work. The best route is to get your next door neighbour to agree.

Here is a link to some info on it.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996..._19960040_en_1

[Mej]

Originally Posted by Dappa D

have u spoke to a building inspector? (i may be wrong but think they have to approve any work like that? if so sure they would know)

Dappa your very much correct mate, most loft conversion normally need planning i think and i am almost certain that you will have to inform Building Control, and you may need thier approval as well.

To be honest i wouldnt do it without cause if they find out they will just knock it through.

J, out of interest what do you fella?

[BoltonSte]

Well next door aren't bothered, and because it is under 40m3 of extension I don't need planning.

I've not started but I'm getting the job priced up and both of my neighbours are aware of what I want to do (one already has a dorma, the other is looking at doing one himself) and neither are bothered.

Can I get a notice of agreement of t'web or do I need to pay sopmeone to do it?

The plans have been drawn up, so I could get the architect to do it I suppose, but I'm a cheapskate and this is costing me enough already.

Ste

[Mej]

Originally Posted by Dappa D

J, out of interest what do you fella?

I have been training for the last two years to be a Building Surveyor, my old man has been doing it for 47 years, 30 of which in London.

[BoltonSte]

I type too slow, building regs have been notified with plans and I can start the work now, they'll send out their inspector once it's started.

There's been no mention off the council about a PWA but my plans do say I may need them.

Just thought I'd best get everything covered.

I may phone building regs and ask them tomorrow.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by svste

Well next door aren't bothered, and because it is under 40m3 of extension I don't need planning.

I've not started but I'm getting the job priced up and both of my neighbours are aware of what I want to do (one already has a dorma, the other is looking at doing one himself) and neither are bothered.

Can I get a notice of agreement of t'web or do I need to pay sopmeone to do it?

The plans have been drawn up, so I could get the architect to do it I suppose, but I'm a cheapskate and this is costing me enough already.

Ste

Thats a good start mate, i am also certain that you are not allowed to act as your own surveyor.

If the architect is any good he should know about it to be fair and should be able to do it for you, but it will probably cost you.

Expensive game, building.

At the same time i am almost certain that we dont charge if the adjoining owners (your neighbours) agree to the work.

Not sure what other surveyors do though.