"Under Chapter 3 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, homeowners have the right to carry out works to party structures, provided statutory notice is given, schedule of condition is recorded, and any damage is made good at the building owner's expense."
In densely populated Dublin suburban developments with shared boundary walls, party wall friction is the #1 cause of construction delays. Having an experienced master builder who handles neighbors with diplomacy and formal legal notices is invaluable.
You have a legal right to build, but you must issue a formal Party Structure Notice if you are cutting into, raising, underpinning, or excavating near the party wall. Serving notice protects both parties.
An impartial photographic and written record of the neighbor's property taken before works begin, ensuring pre-existing cracks are not falsely attributed to the new construction.
Consultations conducted Monday to Friday across South Dublin, North Dublin, Kildare, and Wicklow. Guaranteed itemized fixed-price RIAI tenders.
