Author name: Robert Hopps

  Introduction Many properties will have some form of flat roof which may form a larger or smaller percentage of the overall roof covering. A flat roof is defined as having less than a 10 degree pitch and these forms of roof have been common in the UK for over 90 years. Historically, pitched roofs

   Introduction The Party Wall Act is a difficult piece of legislation for the uninitiated and increasingly we are finding that people are serving their own notices only to discover that they are invalid and as a result this can cause significant delays to their work. We therefore wish to offer some helpful advice as

  Introduction It is never nice to see cracking in your property however a crack need not always be concerning. In this blog we will look at some of the types of cracks that can occur, what they mean and what type of repair is necessary. The BRE 251 Digest; Assessment of Damage in Low-Rise

  Introduction The Hopps Partnership have been privileged to work with some of the foremost basement contractors in London and over the last decade we have seen the number of basement excavations increase almost exponentially. As such we have found ourselves in an ideal position to advise on the impact a basement may have on

Loft Conversions and the Party Wall Act It is a common sight across London to see a scaffold outside the front of a property whilst an owner undertakes a loft conversion. As house prices increase and stamp duty makes the cost of moving more difficult, a loft is certainly a good way of increasing your

Advising Under The Party Wall Act   We were recently invited to the New London Architecture event Don’t Move, Improve! to give advice under the Party Wall Act to people planning on extending their properties. We had the opportunity to take a look at some great proposals including lofts, rear extensions and side infill additions

Introduction The Hopps Partnership undertake numerous Building Surveys, Homebuyers Reports and Condition Reports each month and come across diverse defects that require careful analysis. This week we had a schedule of condition close to our stomping ground and we came across a case of wet rot, giving the perfect opportunity to write a blog on

A Brief Explanation of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 The party wall et cetera act 1996 is an act of parliament which requires anyone proposing works to the property to formally notify the neighbours before commencement and give them the opportunity to have the works reviewed by a Party Wall Surveyor. The following are