On 26/11/2010 14:52, David Robinson wrote:
On Nov 25, 6:44 pm, Ian& Hilda
wrote:

Thanks for that, I was hoping to have some alternative suggestions for
construction, so that I appeared halfway reasonable, but as it is our
existing structure, even if the pillars are over the boundary (which
they might be by about 2 inches)

How could you possibly _know_ that? I'm not being rude - this is a
really important question.

Other than confirmation that you shouldn't let them touch your garage,
this isn't something best answered in a DIY forum. However, there's an
excellent "garden law" forum which might help greatly...

http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php

Start by reading the threads and discussions about what is a boundary,
and what defines it. You might be surprised. As others have said, try
to understand the implications of the party wall act. Also check what
(if anything) it says in your deeds.

You don't want a boundary dispute, and you don't want to fall out with
your neighbour, but you don't want your garage putting at risk either.

More importantly you don't want your neighbours extension doing more
harm than it's allowed to. Check planning permission, foundations,
etc.

Good luck!

Cheers,
David.
Thanks for the info, we seem to have got the message across to the
builders, so all is now well. It's useful stuff about the boundary
, and presumed ownership.

I assumed that since we had built our new garage wall entirely along our
side of the old boundary wall with just a few pillare sticking out
where needed these might concievably be over the line by an inch or two,
but all is well now, discussion seemed to do the trick.

thanks to all who contributed.

dedics