Groundwork & Foundations

Neighbors house is at 1.5 meters drop

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.32 PM

We are planning a side and a rear extension for a semi-detached property. The neighbors (ie the neighbor where we are doing side extension) house is at lower level then ours - around 1.5 meters lower. I have had one architect saying we might need to put metal beams to support side wall where as the other architect saying it is not required. I am assuming that both would have used their structural engineers. The structural engineer that I am planning to use said that the beams are not necessary. But I want to be absolutely sure that we certainly do not need metal beams to support the side wall. I would really appreciate any help/support/guidance. If someone want to come and have a look, I would be happy to pay £50 visit fee and if their prices are competitive then might get the drawing done with them. Many thanks in advance. Kalpit