Neighbours shed

[Sakura]

I live in an end terrace house. My gable end is part of my neighbours boundary and is in their garden. I have had banging on my walls for the last two days and when I looked over my fence saw my neighbour roofing two sheds that are attached to the outside of my house. I am unsure how long these sheds have been there. I've been in contact with my neighbour previously as there was ivy growing up the gable end, right upto my gutters. He dug up the ivy but I am unsure if it has caused any damage to the side of my house. I am concerned now about if he is causing damage by having the sheds there. Is he allowed to have them up against my house?

[Sakura]

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[des8]

If your gable wall is built upto the boundary line, your neighbour can build upto his side, however his shed should not be attached to your property.
If he has drilled or screwed into your wall he is trespassing.

[Sakura]

The sheds are attached to my house. Is the best way forward to contact my neighbour directly as when I went around to ask about the drilling, he said it was just the air guns making a noise. He told me not to worry as the sheds are 2.5 ft away from my house. So he lied to my face. I don't want to fall out with them. Can I ask them to remove them from being attached and make good any repairs needed? What is the best way to approach this please? I've been trying to get this neighbour to cut back the trees overlooking my front garden for over a year now. The trees are taller than my house and cover over my car. I have disabilities and aren't able to do it myself.

[des8]

Dealing with neighbours who take liberties is always difficult, but often the best way is to knock on the door and be upfront, but not confrontational.

You have every right to ask him to remove the fixings from your wall, and to make good the damage.
If he refuses you could apply for a court injunction, but at that point you will surely stop exchanging Christmas cards!

Regarding the trees, you have the right to prune them back to the boundary, but you cannot compel your neighbour to do so, nor to pay the cost if you employb someone to do it.

[Sakura]

Thank you, that is really helpful