When works begin

When carrying out building works you must:

  • avoid causing unnecessary inconvenience
  • protect your neighbour鈥檚 property from damage caused by the works, and fix or pay for any damage that is caused

Access to your neighbour鈥檚 property

Your neighbour must allow surveyors and workmen access to their property during usual working hours to carry out the building works. They must be given 14 days鈥� notice except in an emergency.