Neighbour’s Drilling into Your Wall: Know Your Rights | Party Wall Solutions
As a homeowner, you have the right to enjoy your property in peace without any disturbances from your neighbours. However, what happens when your neighbour starts drilling into your wall? Can they legally do that? What are your rights in this situation? In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about your neighbour’s right to drill into your wall and what you can do about it.
Understanding the Party Wall Act
Firstly, it’s important to understand the Act. This is a law that governs the relationship between neighbours when building work is being carried out on or near the boundary between their properties. It’s designed to ensure that any work done on a wall is carried out safely and without causing damage to the adjoining property.
Can Your Neighbour Drill into Your Wall?
If your neighbour needs to carry out drilling work that involves cutting into or removing part of your wall, they will need to serve you with a Party Wall Notice. This is a legal document that gives you the right to object to the work and to appoint your own surveyor to protect your interests.
If the work is deemed necessary, your neighbour may be able to carry it out without your consent, but they will need to take steps to ensure that it’s done safely and without causing damage to your property. They will also need to provide you with compensation for any damage caused.
What Can You Do About it?
If you receive a Party Wall Notice and you’re concerned about the work that your neighbour wants to carry out, you have a number of options. You can either agree to the work, disagree with the work and appoint your own surveyor, or simply do nothing and allow the work to go ahead.
It’s important to note that if you don’t respond to the Party Wall Notice, you will be deemed to have dissented from the work, which means that you will need to appoint your own surveyor to protect your interests.
Advantages of Appointing Your Own Surveyor
If you decide to appoint your own surveyor, there are a number of advantages. Firstly, your surveyor will be able to assess the work that your neighbour wants to carry out and ensure that it’s done safely and without causing damage to your property. They will also be able to negotiate compensation on your behalf if any damage does occur.
Additionally, your surveyor will be able to ensure that your neighbour follows all of the necessary legal procedures, which can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
In summary, if your neighbour wants to carry out drilling work that involves cutting into or removing part of your wall, they will need to serve you with a Party Wall Notice. You have the right to object to the work and to appoint your own surveyor to protect your interests. If you’re concerned about the work that your neighbour wants to carry out, it’s always best to appoint your own surveyor to ensure that your interests are protected.
At Party Wall Solutions, we have a team of experienced surveyors who can help you with any issues that you may have. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
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