How would you best describe this wall ?

[platforminc]

Hi All,

I am preparing a party wall agreement for a proposed rear extension, so part of the documents that i am also putting together is a schedule of condition. I can see that my neighbour has a conservatory which is adjacent to my wall, both appear to be fence brick work ((I dont know the correct technical term).

Here is what I have written so far, i do not know if anyone has any recommendations or better way to describe the condition. I have also taken photographs.

Item

Exterior rear party wall

Description

Party wall is of brick construction, and serves as a fence wall as well. The brick work is double sided with the adjacent brick work for my property sandwiched together. The fence wall at neighbour's property is considerably higher than the brickwork at my property


Condition

The condition of the wall is not so good; the bricks have been exposed to the elements and have started to show signs of blowing up from the side elevation. This has led to flakes on the brickwork, and would continue to get worse especially during the cold weather.

The foundation of the fence does not show any signs of dampness.

The proposal is to remove the fence brickwork for my property, and then render the party wall which belongs to neighbors property, this proposal will make good the existing condition of the wall, and prolong its life. The proposal will also ensure that the wall does not suffer damp issues because of water ingress through the existing brickwork where it is currently exposed to the elements.


Is there anything that that needs to be added or any other item.

 

[^woody^]

Why are you preparing the schedule?

If you are the building owner, you can't prepare an award. You serve notice, if the neighbour agrees, then that's it. If he disagrees then you appoint independent surveyor(s) to prepare the award.

 

[John D v2.0]

Firstly I'd say the number one thing is to make sure the neighbour is clear exactly what you are planning and agrees in principle. Is this the case?
After that, it does make sense to put things in writing just to make sure everything is clear even after the passage of time.
As woody says, the formal process is narrower than what you've embarked on, but nothing prevents you from having less formal discussions to avoid the expense.
My view would be the photos are the most important bit. You should probably describe your property as the building owner and their as the adjoining owner, because otherwise they might be signing something saying "my neighbour" referring to themselves.