Dry verge roof system without permission

Question

Hi. Should my neighbour have consulted with me over a roof issue. They had a dry verge system installed on the roof ridge that joins our house. Aside from not informing us the job seems a little less than satisfactory as the ridge is now not flat. Also some mortar on our side is still showing

Danny · Accepted Answer

Yes, they definitely should’ve. Spoke to you first.

Anthony · Answer

Hi the home owners wouldn't have had to inform you of having the dry verge system but should have made sure the ridges are connected and joined properly to your side causing you no prorms many thanks Anthony

Ronnie · Answer

Hi,

In general, your neighbour would not usually be required to consult you for roofing works carried out solely on their side of the property. However, if the works involved the shared ridge line or any structure that forms part of both properties, such as the party wall or connecting roof junction, then the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.

Under the Act, your neighbour should have served you with formal notice if their works involved cutting into, altering, or rebuilding any part of the shared wall or ridge structure. If the work has changed the ridge height, alignment, or affected the weatherproofing between the two roofs, that could fall within this scope.

Where the workmanship appears unsatisfactory — for example, the ridge now appears uneven or there is exposed mortar visible on your side — it would be reasonable to raise the issue with your neighbour first, ideally in writing and with photographs of the area. They may not be aware of the visual impact from your side, and a polite discussion can often lead to the contractor returning to correct the work.

Arron · Answer

In most jurisdictions, if the work is entirely on your neighbour’s property, they are generally not legally required to consult you before doing work.

Exceptions might include:

If the work affects shared property (e.g., shared walls, shared roof, or party structures).

If local building regulations or covenants require notice for certain types of work.

Since the work is on their roof, your neighbour usually doesn’t have to notify you, but it’s considered good neighbourly practice, especially if it could affect your property.

Isaac · Answer

Yes, and you need to get it looked at

Dry verge roof system without permission

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