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Common question

Shared Party Wall With the Neighbor?

A shared party wall means your renovation affects the neighboring building. Luxury Home Builders New York surveys, monitors and protects the adjoining property from the first day of work.

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Brownstone and Historic Restoration

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Risks to the Neighbor

  • Vibration from demolition and excavation
  • Movement or cracking in shared walls and foundations
  • Water entering through openings
  • Dust and noise

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How We Protect the Building

  1. 1Survey and photograph the neighboring building before work starts
  2. 2Install crack and vibration monitors
  3. 3Support or underpin shared foundations when your engineer requires it
  4. 4Keep insurance in place for adjoining property
  5. 5Share monitoring results with you

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Talk to Your Neighbor Early

We can help you prepare what the neighbor needs to know about the schedule, access and protection.

Brownstone and Historic Restoration

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