Statutory Notice Work
In Edinburgh, if you’re planning to carry out roof work that might affect a shared or neighbouring property, you are likely required to issue a statutory notice. This notice is part of adhering to the requirements under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, where applicable.
What's Involved?
Notification: You need to notify all affected neighbours of your intended works. This is particularly important if the work involves a shared structure such as the roof in a tenement or semi-detached and terraced houses.
Details in the Notice: The notice should clearly state the nature of the work, the start date, and the duration. It should also include any potential impacts on the adjoining properties.
Consent: Typically, you must obtain consent from the neighbouring property owners if the work directly affects shared structures. If the neighbours do not consent, you might need to follow specific dispute resolution procedures outlined in the legislation.
Professional Assessment: In some cases, you may need a surveyor or a structural engineer to assess the work and its impact on the shared property parts, ensuring that the work will not adversely affect the building’s structural integrity.
Compliance with Local Regulations: All construction and renovation work must comply with local building regulations to ensure safety standards are met. This includes securing any necessary building permits from the City of Edinburgh Council.
Shared Costs: If the roof work is for maintenance or repair of a shared roof, costs are typically shared among the owners benefiting from the work, according to the deeds of conditions or as agreed by the owners.
Has your building been issued with a statutory notice?
Edinburgh Roofing Services specialise in all tenement common repair work including tiling, slating, masonry, lead work, pointing, ridge capping and chimney work.
Call us with your details and statutory reference number. We can carry out all work needing done to the highest standards required.
Our Guarantee
As registered members of affiliates including The Confederation of Roofing Contractors, Construction Skills (CITB), Construction Line and the Consumer Protection Association any work we carry out is guaranteed for quality of workmanship.
