Welcome to Videre

Party Wall Surveyors

At Videre, we pride ourselves in being a family-run multi disciplinary company of highly qualified professionals.

James McCarthy Freeth BSc (Hons) MRICS MPTS having co-founded the company Videre Architects & Surveyors Ltd. has extensive experience in the provision of technical advisory services relating to all matters concerning construction work adjacent to neighbouring properties. Having led a department for a large central London Company he has a very successful and proven track record in carrying out a diverse range of professional services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996; from large scale development to small residential construction projects throughout the UK.

His in-depth expertise as a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with 20 years of experience including education, retail, residential and healthcare has also offered him a great opportunity to discharge the duties of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 at the highest of academic levels. As a company we offer the full solution and are not only capable of providing party wall advice but also bring with us project management and cost management services in each sector. Our wide-ranging knowledge enables us to foresee issues and opportunities so we can best protect our client interests.

What we can do for you?

Specialist Party Wall Surveying Services for Residential and Commercial Projects

  • Expert Party Wall Advice from the Outset – impartial, practical guidance for homeowners, developers and businesses.

  • Identifying Adjoining Owners – confirming the correct freeholders, leaseholders or occupiers before notices are served.

  • Guidance on Notifiable Works – clear advice on extensions, loft conversions, basements, structural alterations and commercial developments.

  • Serving Valid Party Wall Notices – preparation and service of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 6 notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

  • Preparing and Issuing Party Wall Awards – legally binding agreements that allow works to proceed while protecting both owners’ rights.

  • Schedules of Condition – detailed photographic and written records of neighbouring properties before works start.

  • Full Party Wall Administration – end-to-end management of the statutory process, ensuring compliance and reducing disputes.

  • Access, Oversailing and Scaffold Licences – negotiation and agreement of temporary rights to facilitate construction works.

An old, weathered building with peeling paint, cracks, and structural damage on the exterior wall. The upper part has a damaged roof section with missing shingles and moss growth. There are two windows, one on each side of the building, and a partially obscured sign with peeling paint and some red text.

The benefits of commissioning James as your named surveyor at Videre, to provide these services, we believe, are but non-exhaustively as follows:

  • Have a varied and comprehensive background in delivering a variety of party wall schemes for a varied client portfolio. With a proven track record acting as a surveyor in the delivery of large commercial schemes for St. George West London, Equans (formerly Engie). Sanctuary Housing, Harlow District Council, The London Borough of Hackney, Dominos Pizza

  • Our team are full members and Fellow members of organisations such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS & FRICS) The Pyramus & Thisbe Society’ (MPTS) with continued exposure to the latest information and contacts in the industry.

  • Can offer specialist advice in the negotiation of access rights (e.g. for oversailing, scaffolding etc.) and any associated licence agreements (in conjunction with legal advisers as appropriate) and the resolution of issues associated therewith.

  • Pleased to provide no-obligation consultations or discussions at any point during the scheme drawing accurate guidance from our experience on large scale developments.

  • Proceed with caution and provide a familiar and friendly approach to offer neighbours peace of mind, maintaining regular communication with appointing owner’s surveyors.

  • Hold several valuable contacts at UK Power Networks, Network Rail and the Arch Company to ensure smooth delivery of the services we are able to offer.

  • Take pride in our output and regularly qualify those of others to be able to commensurate fee rates when working alongside other consultants either directly or indirectly.

  • Provide a competitive time charge rate (regularly reviewed and more competitive than most London based practices)

To find out more on James and his experience you can find him on here:

 

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Videre Party Wall Surveyors is a trading name of Videre Architects & Surveyors Ltd.

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