Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Advice on scaffolding next door
The owner of the house next door wants to put up scaffolding to fix his roof, which will need to extend over my house, as the building is taller than mine and he plans to re-render the side wall. I don't object in principle, but I want to make sure I am covered against any damage that may occur to my roof or any part of my house in the process. Does anyone have any advice on this matter?
He has also asked if I will contribute to some of the costs as it is a "party wall" - however it is the outside wall of his third floor flat we are talking about, not part of my house. I don't see that I have any liability here at all. I'm glad it's being repaired, as the dilapidated state of his property has caused me problems in the past, but I don't see why I should pay.
(There's currently scaffolding on the house the other side too - beginning to feel like I live in a building site.)
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Permalink Reply by Burgoyne Bec on
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This guide is quite useful - if the neighbour caused the damage, they're liable for it, unless its a shared roof.
http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Homes_and_Gardens/Article/Disputes_Betw...
Good luck!
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PS - at least if they are fixing the roof the property value of all of your properties will go up in the long run - so no matter how annoying it is now, there is a silver lining ;)
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Hi Maddy,
Just had a look at the wall concerned and can tell you all about your rights and responsibilities about party wall works etc. Pop round and I'll talk you through the forms/process (which I have on file from when we did our DPC). Essentially, he must have a party wall agreement with you before he starts his works. You can't stop him from doing the works, but the agreement will give you the assurances you need as regards to damage done to your property by his work. Essentially, both the scaffolding and building company must by law have liability insurance to cover any damage down as a result of their works so you would have recourse for any damage done. He can't insist you make a contribution. However, your house does benefit from the party wall being repaired so it's up to you if you want to consider making a contribution or not.
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