Party Wall
Who We Are
Qualified & Professional Blackpool Roofers
JR roofing Lancs Limited was established in 2016. We are specialist roofers based in Blackpool, Lancashire. We provide residential and commercial roof services throughout the entire North West. We are a family-run business that prides itself on our high standards of work and five-star service.
When completing works we try to make the process as stress-free as possible, for both our customer and the adjoining property owners. We will take photos of the roof prior to work commencing, progress photos throughout the works and again once completed. We maintain a safe, clean working environment including tidying of areas at the end of every working day.
Party Wall Information
What is the party wall act?
The Party Wall Act 1996 applies to properties in England and Wales and covers three main types of party wall.
A party wall is the dividing partition that sits at the junction of two adjoining homes and is shared between the owners of the property. We deal with the party wall that separates two (or more) buildings which includes the walls that separate terraced or semi-detached properties.
Anyone that intends to carry out works affecting party walls must give the adjoining owners notice of their intentions.
Notifying your neighbour
To formally serve notice, you must write to your affected neighbour(s), including your contact information, details of the planned work, the date booked for work start, and notice of any access requirements over their property. When the adjoining property is tenanted, you must serve notice to the building’s owners as well as the tenant(s) living there.
- They can give consent in writing. Your neighbour should let you know within 14 days if they consent.
- They can refuse consent which would then start a ‘dispute resolution process’.
- They could issue a counter notice with requests for additional work to be carried out at the same time. A counter notice must be issued within a month of your notice.
Party Wall Guidance
Roofing and the Party Wall
At JR roofing Lancs Limited we can offer guidance on the Party Wall Act and the parts of your roofing project that are affected. We provide literature for your neighbours so they are aware of the upcoming work and what is involved.
If the roof covering on one of the sides is being replaced, then due care and consideration will be given when dealing with the roof covering of the neighbouring property.
When the roof is being replaced then a bonding detail will be installed to allow the adjoining properties to remain watertight. The bonding detail allows the roofs to be independent. It therefore doesn’t matter if the roof coverings are different types or sizes.
BS5534 does not allow for roof batten ends to remain unsupported. This means that in some cases the new roof covering must continue onto the neighbouring property until it meets the first rafter.
If a chimney lies in the middle of a party wall, we will restore the paying customer’s side.
Our restoration process involves grinding out and re-pointing of the chimney stack, re-flaunching of chimney stack and re-bedding of chimney pots, installation of lead soakers, flashings, welded saddle, and front apron.
If the chimney has a shared back gutter, we will replace the entire back gutter to ensure that the area is kept watertight.
It is requirement of building regulations to fit a fire break for the safety of both properties.
We install an A1 non-combustible fire rated insulation wool to the party wall of adjoining properties.
To facilitate the work above the party wall and to ensure safe access, we are required to erect the scaffolding into the grounds of the adjoining property.
The exact position will be advised and agreed with the building owner prior to work commencing.
Additional Services
Blackpool Roofing Services
JR roofing Lancs Limited have built our reputation on providing reliable and professional roofing services, and we strive to maintain this reputation by delivering exceptional service every time.
Our comprehensive range of residential and commercial roofing services in Blackpool include:
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