Today we are going to discuss whether works for which a party wall Notice was not served can be referenced in an Award and whether surveyors have jurisdiction over party wall works for which no formal Notice was served. Generally, there are two scenarios where a potential problem can arise. Scenario 1 A situation could
Acting as Adjoining Owner’s party wall surveyor our client was concerned about the effect a new block of flats development with a double basement would have on their existing residential block. The new building is to be located immediately adjacent to the existing. Such development no doubt presented immediate concerns in respect of structural stability