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Another recommendation for Colin. Colin has just completed painting my whole one bedroom flat to a very high standard, this has included the entrance hallway, living room, bedroom, kitchen - all walls ceiling and woodwork. He also undertook new kitchen tiling and is coming back in the new year to do more bathroom tiling and painting once we plumb in a new shower. Thank you Colin - excellent work.

I would like to thank all of the members of the EDF who have contacted me for advice and also those who have instructed me over the past 6 months. I am very grateful. We are now based on the 4th floor of the Market development at 133A Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4BQ and still offer 30 minutes free advice to anyone on any party wall related matter. I look forward to hearing from you and continuing to work in this thriving community. Best wishes Steven

Thank you both. I'm glad I could help. I offer 30 minutes free advice to any client, neighbour or professional on any party wall matter to explain the process in layman's terms to provide you with the reassurance you may be seeking if undertaking work or residing next door. Please do not hesitate to contact me. Best wishes

Colin has done 3 fantastic jobs for me ranging from hanging curtain poles, installing a cat flap and building a shed. All reasonably priced too. Professional service and a genuinely nice chap. Recommended. Cheers Colin

Hello I am a party wall surveyor and work closely with an architect called Steve Newton who is based in south east London and covers Dulwich. He is creative, passionate, personable and very experienced. Would you like his details? Please let me know if you require any party wall related advice, free of charge. Best wishes Steven

Hello I am a party wall surveyor who lives and works in Peckham Rye. I work closely with an Architect called Steve Newton of Steve Newton Architects based in Catford, he is a qualified, experienced architect with a passion. He also is very experienced in planning matters and can either help or point you in the right direction. Would you like me to pass you his details? Regards Steven

Hello I am a party wall surveyor and can assist. Surveyors are duty bound to act impartially irrespective of their appointment. The first duty of the two surveyors when appointed is to select a third surveyor. That individual once selected should be made known to both owners. Their duty is to determine any matter in the event the two surveyors cannot agree. Additionally, both owners can refer matters to the third surveyor. The costs of the third surveyor are usually awarded against the owner who effectively loses the determination. However the third surveyors findings are set out in a Third Surveyor Party Wall Award and he/she can defray costs as they see fit. Every situation is completely independent and it is difficult to advise without knowing the full details. Depending on the works being undertaken, the building owner's (owner doing the work) surveyor puts forward three names of suggested third surveyors at the outset for the adjoining owners surveyor's (neighbour) selection and agreement. These individuals' interpretation and application of the Act should be carefully considered in the context of the work because in the event of a dispute their decision could affect a crucial element of the building owners proposal. Depending on the proposed works set out in the notices served you may wish to 'consent' subject to s schedule of a condition. This would mean that the building owner has fulfilled their legal obligations and can start work. This option may be favourable if the owners are proposing minor works e.g taking down and rebuilding a party fence wall separating a garden. If you are content with the proposals this is the most cost effective acknowledgement. However, if the work is more involved, e.g side return/basement etc. you may wish to 'dissent' and appoint a surveyor of your own choosing at the expense of your neighbours or agree to the same surveyor known as the agreed surveyor. The costs do not increase if an agreed surveyor is appointed (usually!) but the cost of the adjoining owners surveyor is agreed between the surveyors and inserted into a Party Wall Award which becomes binding in the event the award is not appealed within 14 days. The adjoining owner's surveyors fee is payable by the building owners. It is important to remember that a surveyor whether building/adjoining/agreed acts in the best interest of the wall. The relationship between an owner and their surveyor is different than your usual client-agent relationship even if you are paying their fee. This is because a surveyors holds a statutory appointment in accordance with section 10 of the Party Wall Act. If you would like 30 minutes free advice on any party wall related matter please contact me at [email protected] or 07515262389 / 020 3902 6545. Regards Steven Vaughan Local Party Wall Surveyor www.stevenvaughan.co.uk Steven Vaughan Associates Peckham Rye, SE15.

Hello Rob I am a party wall surveyor based in Peckham Rye, what surveying services did you require? www.stevenvaughan.co.uk Regards Steven

Dear East Dulwich Forum, My name is Steven Vaughan and I am the owner of Steven Vaughan Associates. I live and work from 9 Danby Street, Peckham Rye, SE15 4BS and I am soon to be based in the new development 'MARKET' on Rye Lane from June/July 2019. My company is an independent firm of building surveyors that are specialists in the Party Wall etc Act 1996. I have extensive experience in acting as building owner's surveyor, adjoining owner's surveyor and the agreed surveyor where ground floor side returns/rear extensions, first floor , roof dormer/mansards or basement excavation work is undertaken throughout London. I also act for owners where work is propsed next door to safeguard your interest. I am a member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and offer a tailored service combining experience with a personal and dynamic approach. If you are undertaking work my objective is to streamline your legal obligations and safeguard your interest through involvement from inception to post-completion using expertise, communication and expectation management in a cost-effective and timely manner. Please have a look at my website https://stevenvaughan.co.uk/ and do not hesitate to contact me by email [email protected] or by phone 07515 262 389 / 020 3902 6545 if you have any questions, would like a no obligation quotation for party wall services or would like 30 minutes free advice on any party wall related matter. Yours sincerely, Steven Vaughan