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Driveways & Paving

Removed wall to make driveway and neighbour's pillar became loose

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.07 PM

My front garden has a wall and I took the wall off to make driveway. However the neighbour has their own pillar standing right next to my wall on their side which according to them became loose when I took my wall down. My builder offered to make good of loose pillar or make new one, however they don't want that as they don't like the quality of his bricks. According to them it was a party pillar and I should have consulted them before starting work on my driveway. As I was taking my own wall off and not a party wall I couldn't see why I need their permission. They're not telling me what they want and I tried to be as much polite as I can by offering to match the brick they have on their other pillar. The wall which I removed is along the pavement so it is infront of my property not between the two properties so cannot be a partywall. They just want to harrass us that's all. Now I would like to know what they can do legally to us? Many thanks

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R.Hughes Building and Conservation Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Wellingborough
What pathetic, awkward neighbours you have!! I think you have done all you can in being polite and offering what you have. Surely the only thing that can happen legally is that they want it to be fixed and may obtain independent quotes to get it fixed. It is far from expensive and no one in their right mind would be stupid enough to take legal action over £100. Any solicitor they approach will laugh them out of the office!! I wouldn't be too worried if I was you!
Answered21 April 2014
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Patios & Drives Turfcare

Rating: 5 out of 5
Ross On Wye
I presume you have put this in writing. If not I would put your full offer in writing stating you are happy to provide a matching brick. Be as pleasant as you can be as you have to live next to them and nothing is worse than bad neighbours. I would also check your deeds to ensure it is clearly stated on them it is your wall and not a party wall.
Answered21 April 2014
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