Opening up works for an extension
When it comes to drawing up the structural designs for a house extension, the Structural Engineer will sometimes make assumptions about the building before crunching the numbers. Doing so carries …
What a Residential Structural Engineer Does
If an Architect is to form, then a Structural Engineer is to function. There are many hues of Engineer, designing structures in a diverse range of fields from tunnels to …
Why you need a structural survey for your extension
It is always recommended that your Structural Engineer completes a physical survey of your home before producing the calculations and structural design for the extension. Some Engineers do not and …
What happens if neighbours refuse party wall notice
“What happens if my neighbours refuse party wall notice?” is one of the most common questions homeowners ask in relation to party wall matters prior to building their extension. It is …
Party wall process: a very simple guide
Ask ten Surveyors to explain the party wall process in simple terms and you will get 20 different answers (seriously, try it). It’s not that they’re being difficult, it is …
The best time to serve party wall notice to neighbours
Having established that you will need to serve party wall notice to neighbours sometime in advance of starting the build to avoid the risks of not serving party wall notice …
The risks of not serving a party wall notice to neighbours
If the type of extension you are soon to build is deemed notifyable under the 1996 Party Wall etc. Act, then you are obliged to serve notice to the relevant …
Do I have to notify the neighbours about my extension?
Now that you have agreed upon a proposed scheme with your Architect, it is essential to know if your neighbour(s) need to be told about your plans. If they do, …
What happens if my planning application is refused
You may have produced a great design that ticks at the planning boxes, but still find that your proposed development still comes up short. If your planning application is refused, …