Boring Bulding Question

[snoopy1239]

There's some work that needs doing on side of the house.
Property documents say 'boundary features' on that side are the neighbour's responsibility, so I thought walls might be the same.
Is this usually the case, and if so, does it matter if it's only a shared wall on ground level when the work required is further up?
Now I've read this, it really is a boring question. Apologies, but any pearls of wisdom appreciated.

[kinboshi]

5% @ 1.5 please.

[paulhouk03]

Did ur neighbour or anyone else vouch for it?

[tikay]

Sounds like this is your problem, snoops, sorry!

[RED-DOG]

Sounds like this is your problem, snoops, sorry!

Boring answer from boring concrete man.

[leethefish]

Bit more detail please ...what work wants doing ?

Are you trying to say there is a problem on your side wall of house .....but on neighbours side ?

Boundaries can be very problematic at times

[Tal]

HM Land Registry is your friend:

http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/faqs/how-do-i-find-out-who-owns-andor-has-the-responsibility-for-the-boundary-fencewallhedge-of-a-property


http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/professional/guides/practice-guide-40s3

Would be surprised if you could make your neighbour pay for the maintenance of a piece of wall only you use, but worth checking properly.

[RED-DOG]

Don't disgruntle him though.

Nothing worse than a disgruntled neighbour.

[tikay]

Bit more detail please ...what work wants doing ?

Are you trying to say there is a problem on your side wall of house .....but on neighbours side ?

Boundaries can be very problematic at times

The work required is above ground floor level, the wall is not a shared boundary at 1st floor, it steps in, as I understand the OP.

[luther101]

There's some work that needs doing on side of the house.
Property documents say 'boundary features' on that side are the neighbour's responsibility, so I thought walls might be the same.
Is this usually the case, and if so, does it matter if it's only a shared wall on ground level when the work required is further up?
Now I've read this, it really is a boring question. Apologies, but any pearls of wisdom appreciated.

The wall of your house is not a 'boundary feature' (unless you live in a terraced house, which would be a party wall).

Your neighbour might gnash his teeth, if you try to send him the bill for a new bathroom window     .....

[outragous76]

Snoops

Your questions is a little vague. PM me the deets

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the legislation here, although it is usually used by building owners as it gives them permission to undertake works to a party wall/ fence/ boundary (after service of notice and preparation of an Award)

However it your op indicates you think something might be your neighbours issue that is affecting you? This is a little different . Is this the dampness matter still?

[snoopy1239]

Sorry, yes, I live in a terraced house, so am guessing it's a party wall. It's just that in the area above their kitchen there is no upstairs room, so the wall stops being shared. I was hoping that it remains a party wall all the way up regardless, but from the sounds of these posts it would seem not. Would love to share the cost as any work to that wall requires scaffolding as they have conservatory windows underneath. The suggested work is 'pointing', and the issued was raised by my neighbour, not me.

[tikay]

Sorry, yes, I live in a terraced house, so am guessing it's a party wall. It's just that in the area above their kitchen there is no upstairs room, so the wall stops being shared. I was hoping that it remains a party wall all the way up regardless, but from the sounds of these posts it would seem not. Would love to share the cost as any work to that wall requires scaffolding as they have conservatory windows underneath. The suggested work is 'pointing', and the issued was raised by my neighbour, not me.

1) It would seem, as I suggested previously, to be YOUR problem snoops.

Which leads us nicely onto.....

2) What has it got to do with Mr Neighbour, it is none of his business? Unless he is just being neighbourly, of course.

Pointing is no big deal, but will need doing eventually. Any sign of internal damp at upper floor level, or spalling of the brick surfaces?

Really, it is not a big deal unless it is really bad.

Ostriches are far more of a worry.

[snoopy1239]

Thanks, tikay.

[luther101]

Snoopy - if it's just pointing, phone up a couple of local brickies to come round a give you a quote, then compare.

They usually estimate by the m², though accessibility and height etc will be a factor in their pricing.

Spalling to the existing brickwork (that's the 'weathering' of the external face of the brick - water intrusion freezes during inclement weather, causing flaking of the surface, which eventually drops away   ....     a bit like Tikay's skin when he smiles) if bad can be assessed, with any bricks that need cutting out and replaced can be sorted by the brickie.

As that bloke what had a proper job, before retiring to the Sky Retirement Home in Brentford, said   ....    no big deal, it shouldn't cost a lot to do.