Last week, one of our projects Wybersley Hall Farm Barns was certified as practically complete! Well done to everyone involved. Please see details of this in the projects tab under ‘high-end residential’.
As quantity surveyors and party wall surveyors we offer our services predominantly in the north west of the UK but we have been involved in multiple projects beyond this area. Below is a simple list of the areas in the North West we work in. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find our contact details here.
Cheshire
Cheshire East
Alderley Edge, Alsager, Bollington, Crewe, Congleton, Handforth, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Nantwich, Poynton, Sandbach and Wilmslow.
Cheshire West and Chester
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Malpas, Neston, Northwich, Saltney, Tarporley, Tarvin and Winsford.
Halton
Runcorn and Widnes.
Warrington
Birchwood, Culcheth, Grappenhall and Lymm.
Greater Manchester
Bolton
Blackrod, Farnworth, Horwich, Kearsley, Little Lever, South Turton and Westhoughton.
Bury
Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Whitefield.
Manchester
Blackley, Cheetham Hill, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Didsbury, Ringway, Withington and Wythenshawe.
Oldham
Chadderton, Shaw and Crompton, Failsworth, Lees, Royton and Saddleworth.
Rochdale
Heywood, Littleborough, Middleton, Milnrow, Newhey and Wardle.
Salford
Eccles, Clifton, Little Hulton, Walkden, Worsley, Salford, Irlam, Pendlebury, Cadishead, Patricroft and Monton.
Stockport
Bramhall, Bredbury, Cheadle, Gatley, Hazel Grove, Marple and Romiley Woodley.
Tameside
Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, Mossley and Stalybridge.
Trafford
Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale, Sale, Urmston and Partington.
Wigan
Abram, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Aspull, Astley, Atherton, Bryn, Golborne, Higher End, Hindley, Ince-in-Makerfield, Leigh, Orrell, Shevington, Standish, Tyldesley and Winstanley.
Choosing a quantity surveyor, party wall surveyor or any type of construction professional for your project is a big decision. Selecting the wrong one can have a major impact on your project’s performance in terms of time, cost, risk and quality. This article will make the case why picking Fogarty Associates is the right decision.
We’re Qualified and Experienced
All of our surveyors are fully academically qualified and have many years experience working on a variety of different types of construction projects. Our surveyors are also members of various global industry leading professional institutions such as the RICS, CIOB, CIArb and FPWS. All of our surveyors have the technical expertise and experience to advise you on your project.
We’re Affordable
One of our core values is that we believe a high quality service shouldn’t cost a fortune. We offer competitive rates and can work to a fixed fee proposal (lump sum price). We’re open to suit your specific financial needs.
We’re Connected
Construction projects are a collaborative effort requiring contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, designers and other consultants. We know who to recommend and also who to avoid. If on a specific instance we can’t recommend someone to you, we know what criteria needs to be met when going out to the market to deliver on good value for money.
We’re an RICS Regulated Firm
Unlike some other surveying practices we are regulated by the RICS. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is a professional body that leads the world in laying out the standards and best practices for surveying. To become a member of the RICS is no easy feat and you have to pass a rigorous assessment that can take years. This shows that our firm is fully committed to providing the highest professional and ethical standards. Chartered Surveyors dedicate themselves to lifelong learning, through CPD, so you can be assured that the advice you receive is based on the most up-to-date standards, practices and legislation.
We Work Across the Supply Chain
Our firm doesn’t just work in one specific area of the construction industry. We offer our services from the top of the supply chain (property developers, homeowners, businesses), to the middle (main contractors) and to the bottom (trade subcontractors). Unlike most other QS practices we also provide party wall surveying services and advice. See our ‘services’ page for a list of just some of the work we can offer.
Fogarty Associates has provided party wall surveying services for over a decade and there are many questions which we get. This article lists the most frequently asked questions we receive.
What Property and Work Types Does the Party Wall etc Act Affect?
It affects all types of property such as residential, commercial and industrial.
It applies to all types of construction work such as new builds, extensions, alterations and repairs.
When Does the Act Apply?
It applies when there are works to an existing party wall, party fence wall, party structures, a new building at or astride the boundary line and excavation within 3m or 6m of a neighbouring structure.
How is the Act Invoked?
By means of notices. There are three types:
Section 1 – construction of walls on the line of junction (one month’s notice).
Section 2 – repairs etc of a party wall (two month’s notice).
Section 6 – excavations near an adjacent structure (one month’s notice).
What Should be Included with the Notice?
The notice requires drawings such as sections, scope of works etc.
What areas of the UK does the Act NOT Apply?
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Inns of Court
Outside of dealing with issues under the Party Wall etc Act are there any other issues an acting Party Wall Surveyor should deal with?
No, only the Act.
Can Building Owners and Adjoining Owners be Surveyors?
No they cannot, a party to the dispute cannot be an appointed surveyor.
What is the Difference Between an Agency Role and a Statutory Role?
An agency role is a ‘client/ professional’ relationship similar. An example of a professional in this relationship could be an architect, structural engineer or quantity surveyor. It has no power under the Act.
A statutory role, the party wall surveyor, has a duty when appointed following dissent to a notice. It is subject to the powers given under the Act. There is no contract in the traditional sense. The surveyor does not report to the building owner.
What Does the Party Wall Surveyor Do?
Prepares and commentates on an Award, selects a Third Surveyor and determination of costs. The Party Wall Surveyor only exists if an Adjoining Owner dissents to a notice.
Should I get a Schedule of Condition?
The Act does not formally require a condition survey but this is encouraged as otherwise the surveyors would challenge on any determination on the question of repair.
