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Party Wall Act
Anonymous user 03/09/2026 - 10.29 AM
Hello. Does redoing a roof fall within the scope of the Party Wall Act 1996? Considering the fact that the during the works party wall will be exposed and the neighbour's roof will be partly stripped off in order for replacing lead adjoining gutters, is serving a Party Wall Notice 2 months in advance and getting a written consent from the neighbours what I really have to do? Or not? The information is contradictory even on professional sites. How does it work in real world? Thank you
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
In short no you do not need a party wall agreement for a re-roof, the roof should be inspected by building control usually done ona builders notice and signed off on completion,
This have been law since Oct 2010
Answered2 September 2026
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RooFix-solutions Ltd
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
While I agree with ADR's guidance on a simple re-roof, the specific details mentioned here—exposing the party wall and replacing lead & adjoining gutters so do touch upon areas governed by the Party Wall Act. In my experience, even when the scope seems limited, erring on the side of caution is always the best approach. I would personally recommend having a conversation with your neighbors and notifying them in writing about the planned work, particularly regarding the party wall and the shared guttering, to maintain good relations and ensure full transparency.
Answered3 September 2026
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