Party Wall Surveyors with local surveying experience in the towns of Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, Maidenhead the west side of London and surrounding areas. We are Chartered Building Surveyors specialising in the administration of The Party Wall etc Act 1996. We are independent, impartial and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
We put our considerable knowledge of building construction and associated law into the administration of the Party Wall legislation process. The Act not only relates to Party Walls but also to building next to boundaries and excavating close to neighbour's structures. Preparation of Schedules of Condition describing any pre-existing defects of adjoining properties.
Negotiating and agreeing the content of an Award which sets out the scope and nature of the works and safeguards the Adjoining Owner's property. Party Wall Surveyors practising in the Thames Valley area from north of Oxford and surrounds to the West side of London via the main towns of Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead and Slough.
We put our considerable knowledge of building construction and associated law into the administration of the Party Wall legislation process. The Act not only relates to Party Walls but also to building next to boundaries and excavating close to neighbour's structures. Preparation of Schedules of Condition describing any pre-existing defects of adjoining properties.
Negotiating and agreeing the content of an Award which sets out the scope and nature of the works and safeguards the Adjoining Owner's property. Party Wall Surveyors practising in the Thames Valley area from north of Oxford and surrounds to the West side of London via the main towns of Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead and Slough.
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Keith Douglas Partnership specialises in Party Wall matters and boundary disputes. Keith Douglas has over 45 years experience in dealing with the administration of party wall legislation and in the resolution of boundary disputes without recourse to the Courts. We seek to give unbiased, accurate and current advice at economic cost.
So you want to build an extension or convert your loft into a bedroom or dig out a basement or carry out work that may have a permanent or temporary affect upon your neighbour?
What you are required to do under the provisions of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 will depend upon the precise nature of the proposed work, for example, when dealing with an extension built up to the boundary line it may be necessary to serve a Notice under Section 1 and Section 6, the former being a Line of Junction Notice and the latter being a Notice of Excavation.
What you are required to do under the provisions of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 will depend upon the precise nature of the proposed work, for example, when dealing with an extension built up to the boundary line it may be necessary to serve a Notice under Section 1 and Section 6, the former being a Line of Junction Notice and the latter being a Notice of Excavation.
For works of an inconsequential nature it is permissible and indeed desirable that your neighbour should, to preserve good relations, talk to you and seek consent. If the risks are minor the best course of action would be to consent in writing adding any sensible condition eg the taking of a Schedule of Condition and seeing that proper contractor's insurance is in place.
All appointments and selections made under this Section shall be in writing and shall not be rescinded by either party. Both clauses refer to a Surveyor who is defined in Section 20 as "any person not being a party to the matter appointed or selected under Section 10 to determine disputes in accordance with the procedures set out in this Act."
The Act must be relevant insofar as the owners wish to exercise a statutory building right. Proper notice must have been given as per Section 1 (2) and (5), Section 3 (1) and (2), Section 6 (5) and (6) and Section 15. In this dispute I have received copies of the Building Owner's Notice served on the Adjoining Owner, both Surveyors' appointments and the Award in which I am selected as the Third Surveyor.
Reviews (8)
Claire Argrave
Dec 08, 2020
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Andrea Bernardi
Oct 30, 2020
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S. T.-B.
Jun 17, 2020
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I find these negative reviews hard to believe. It seems some haven't even been clients. Keith is one of the authors of the Party Wall Act, so he is a leading authority on these matters. He could have proceeded with a survey for both us and our neighbours, but having assessed our project documentation, he told us it was unnecessary and advised us on the ways forward. He even said we didn't need a professional for what we needed to do - so I don't recognise these comments amount money either. I reckon other organisations would've have proceeded for the financial benefits though! Keith communicated
Robert Moxon
Oct 17, 2017
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Keith is one of the most experienced party wall surveyors in the south of England and is always happy to give his professional advice to fellow colleagues on difficult issues when interpreting the provisions of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. I have always found him to be very fair and reasonable when acting as my counterpart to agree a Party Wall Award and would have no hesitation in recommending him to act as Third Surveyor.
Agnes Fox
Oct 11, 2017
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I cannot believe other reviewers are talking about the same man. Outrageous! When acting for me Mr. Douglas was very knowledgeable and quoted lots of the Act verbatim thus saving time/money as he didn't have to resort to looking it up in a book. He explained to me that his work had to be, by statute, independent. Party wall Surveyors are appointed to make judgment over the entire situation rather than represent a client. It was made clear that any information he requested e.g. Full drawings must be supplied ASAP as these would be necessary for him to make his award. i.e. a delay on my part would
Peter Hines
Sep 27, 2017
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James Munn
Aug 19, 2017
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Andrew French
Jun 13, 2017
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