Renovating house: how are we liable for neighbours house?

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jessie175

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We are soon to start renovating our house. We intend to do this well and are conscious of the structural issues involved in removing supporting walls etc. Our neighbour has already indicated that we would be liable if any damage should occur to their propoerty.
The problem is that the two extensions were built together a long time ago. The neighbour has already renovated their extension. We don't know if they structurally reinforced their extension when they revovated (made it open plan). If they didn't do any reinforcing and then we start work on our side, could we be liable for any movement or damage caused?
Should we hire an architect or a structural engineer to protect us legally?
Thanks
 
yes....
get him to do a report on both structures beforehand....
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Seconded - it is probably nothing, but it is important to be able to prove in the event of a liability issue that any problems were not pre-existing. It might just be the way my head works, but I would be suspicious of anyone telling my I would be liable before I start.

Gtec
 
Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a structural engineer in the Dublin area who would do such a survey and advise on building?

Cheers
 
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