Scaffolding next door causing damage

Ader1

Hi,


My property is a mid-terraced property. It appears that the property next door is having their chimney I would say repaired. Anyway, the guys who have erected the scaffolding have used my front door and upstairs window as kind of anchors for the scaffolding. I was a little unhappy as I wasn't asked for my permission but I was just going to let it go. However, their scaffolding is causing a little damage to the paint-work around my window and door. And who knows if any damage is being done to my roof which is also being used as a kind of 'anchor' for the scaffolding. I have only had a new roof installed some 4 years ago. How should I deal with this situation in a legal manner? I don't see why I should have to rectify damage to my property carried out by someone else. The property next door is a bed-sit and I don't know who the land-lord is. But I think that this is probably down to the scaffolders. A pic to follow.

Ader1

This image show how the scaffolding is encroaching onto my property (the white house)

Ader1

This image shows the slight damage done to the upstairs window opening paint/plaster.

Ader1

What do you think?

mark55man

I'm not sure I would start legal, just bring it to their attention and ask them to rectify - I imagine its a regular occurence. If you had a head for heights you could ask to go up and have a look at the roof (take a long brush and do the gutters while you are up!!) or you could ask for pictires of the roof!


Obviously you have the legal redress route later - but might be easier to start with a smile and a please

ManofLeisure_2

To erect scaffolding that encroaches on your property ''without your permission'' is not reasonable at all. If you haven't done so already, take photo's of the areas of damage and generally anyway. You really need to establish who actually owns the neighbouring property and then make contact with that person to express your concerns. Personally, I would write a polite letter asking to speak with them and then take matters from there. Meanwhile you could have a word with the scaffolders, but my concern would be that anything said may fall upon deaf ears.

Mr_Costcutter

Additionally, maybe check to see whether the scaffolding has been erected correctly. In particular, that the ends of the metal poles (which touch any part of your building) have a protective covering on them. A couple of years ago I had my roof replaced and the scaffolding was not erected properly causing considerable damage to the brickwork. I ended up prosecuting the company! - and won my case.

societys_child

Ader1 wrote: »

This image shows the slight damage done to the upstairs window opening paint/plaster.

That 'slight damage' will grow as rain and damp penetrate the render. It needs repairing correctly, no just a dab of white paint to cover it up.

chunkytfg

ManofLeisure wrote: »

To erect scaffolding that encroaches on your property ''without your permission'' is not reasonable at all. If you haven't done so already, take photo's of the areas of damage and generally anyway. You really need to establish who actually owns the neighbouring property and then make contact with that person to express your concerns. Personally, I would write a polite letter asking to speak with them and then take matters from there. Meanwhile you could have a word with the scaffolders, but my concern would be that anything said may fall upon deaf ears.

Looks to me like the scaffolding is on the pathway infront of the 2 houses and therefore not actually on the OP's property.

If it was me a knock on the door to have a chat with the owner about the work and the small paint chips that need touching up would be the first thing I did. Why start out being aggressive by writing 'formal' letters etc when you could just go a speak to them.

Mr_Costcutter

chunkytfg wrote: »

Looks to me like the scaffolding is on the pathway infront of the 2 houses and therefore not actually on the OP's property.

If that were the case the pole would not be touching the wall and in turn there wouldn't be any damage.

MrAPJI

chunkytfg wrote: »

If it was me a knock on the door to have a chat with the owner about the work and the small paint chips that need touching up would be the first thing I did. Why start out being aggressive by writing 'formal' letters etc when you could just go a speak to them.

The owner doesn't live in the property and that's probably why a letter was suggested. Surely, writing a formal letter doesn't have to be aggressive. I would simply introduce myself and ask to meet to discuss matters and do so in a 'friendly' way