Do You Need a Party Wall Notice for a Garden Room in London?
Garden rooms have become a common feature in London homes. Some are used as home offices, others as gyms, studios, workshops or simply somewhere quiet to sit away from the main house. They can also seem fairly straightforward compared with a full extension. After all, it is only a small building at the bottom of […]
Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Installing Steel Beams?
If you’re planning a loft conversion, an extension, or knocking through to create an open-plan kitchen, chances are steel beams are somewhere in your plans. They’re the workhorses of home renovation — quietly holding up everything once a wall comes down or a roof gets altered. What a lot of homeowners don’t realise, though, is […]
Do You Need a Party Wall Notice for a Roof Terrace in London?
A roof terrace can make a noticeable difference to a London home. In areas where gardens are small—or missing altogether—turning a flat roof into usable outdoor space can feel like gaining an extra room. The difficulty is that a roof terrace is rarely just a matter of laying decking and adding a railing. The existing […]
Planning Building Work in London? When to Check Party Wall Requirements in Your Local Area
Planning an extension, loft conversion, basement, structural alteration or new foundations in London involves more than choosing a builder and obtaining planning permission. Depending on the location of your property and the type of work being proposed, you may also need to consider your responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. London properties are […]
Party Wall Advice for Side Return Extensions in London Terraced Homes
Side return extensions are one of the most popular ways to create extra space in London terraced homes. Many older properties have a narrow strip of unused land running alongside the rear kitchen or dining area. By extending into this space, homeowners can create a wider kitchen, open-plan living area, or brighter family room without […]