Coburns accepts boundary instructions in Luton and Dunstable. 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.
A garage gap may hide projections and foundation issues
For a Luton or Dunstable instruction concerning garages or closely spaced side walls, distinguish the wall face from guttering, eaves and foundations. A visible gap above ground does not reveal every relevant feature. Record which part is said to cross the line and whether the neighbour is disputing construction work or the title boundary itself.
Useful evidence for this type of instruction
- Provide photographs along the gap and from each accessible end.
- Identify the alleged projection on a drawing or marked photograph.
- Retain plans of the existing and proposed garages with revision numbers.
Local records to consider
Use Luton Borough Council for Luton records and Central Bedfordshire’s route for Dunstable or Houghton Regis. Similar postal descriptions should not lead you to search only one council’s register.
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.
Can the visible gap prove that no encroachment exists?
Not by itself. Identify the disputed feature and compare it with the evidence for the legal boundary.
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Coverage around Luton and Dunstable
This page covers instructions in Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis. 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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