Coburns accepts boundary instructions in Oxford. 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 rear extension can change the visible references
For an Oxford instruction concerning a rear extension, compare the garden boundary before and after the building work. New brickwork can conceal a fence return or create a straight visual line that did not previously exist. The investigation should distinguish the original house, subsequent additions and the feature referred to in the relevant title documents.
Useful evidence for this type of instruction
- Supply drawings distinguishing the original house from later extensions.
- Keep photographs taken before the new wall was built.
- Mark the exact point where the claimed boundary changes direction.
Local records to consider
Oxford City Council provides the record route for properties within the city. Download the existing-layout plans and relevant revisions where available; a proposed plan should not be mistaken for proof of what was actually built.
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 aligning a fence with the extension wall settle the line?
That may be a practical arrangement, but it does not automatically establish the legal boundary. The documents and history still need consideration.
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Coverage around Oxford
This page covers instructions in Oxford. 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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