Coburns accepts boundary instructions in Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley. Start with the two property addresses, the disputed section and the evidence you already hold. Site attendance is arranged by agreement, subject to the instruction and access.
Separate the boundary from a retaining structure
A Black Country instruction concerning gardens at different levels may involve a boundary wall, a retaining wall or both. Who owns the wall, where the legal line lies and what support must be maintained are separate questions. Replacing a wall without understanding those distinctions can turn a disagreement about a narrow strip into a construction and neighbour-safety problem.
Useful evidence for this type of instruction
- Show the ground levels on both sides with photographs from safe positions.
- Record wall returns, steps, drainage outlets and visible changes in construction.
- Provide any documents about shared maintenance or support, alongside the title material.
Local records to consider
Choose the planning authority for the actual property: Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley have separate records. Search for drawings of earlier rebuilding or changes in level; these may help explain the structure but do not decide its ownership.
Council planning drawings can help explain past layouts. They do not determine the legal boundary or replace title evidence. The correct council depends on the actual property address, and older documents may need to be requested.
Choose the right boundary service
Early Neutral Evaluation
A preliminary assessment of the key evidence and a proportionate next step: £400 + VAT desktop only, or £750 + VAT with a site visit.
Boundary Investigation Report
A fuller evidence review and reasoned opinion, from £950 + VAT, typically £950–£1,200 + VAT depending on title complexity.
Private joint expert: binding determination
Both parties appoint one independent expert and agree in writing to accept the determination. £1,800–£2,400 + VAT total, approximately £900–£1,200 + VAT each on an equal split. Scope and fees are confirmed before instruction.
Does a wall retaining my garden automatically belong to me?
Its function alone does not determine ownership. The title documents, construction history and relevant legal rights need to be considered together.
A neighbour has removed or rebuilt the boundary wall →
Coverage around Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley
This page covers instructions in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Stourbridge. Tell us the actual address when enquiring so we can confirm attendance and the appropriate scope.
Get a clear starting point
Email the property addresses, a short account of the disagreement and the title documents or plans available. Include any urgent construction or transaction dates.
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