Claims and Compensation
Negotiating Easements and Wayleaves for pipelines and overhead cables including:
- Gas and Oil pipelines
- Water pipes
- Underground Electricity Cables
- Overhead Cable and Power Lines
- Road Widening and Improvement Schemes
- Claims submitted and negotiated for capital payments for reduction inthe value of your
house, farm and land due to Pylons and Powerlines over your land.
For many years, Colin Whittaker has acted for Land Owners and Occupiers in respect of Gas,Water and
Electricity Construction Schemes, thus obtaining many years of practical experience with all aspects of
pipeline and cable schemes.
Whittaker & Co carries out a comprehensive, professional service for the client, including:
- Discussions with the Acquiring Authority regarding its proposed route, possible route
changes, accommodation works etc.
- Negotiations regarding Capital payments and assessments and accommodation works,requirements
and monetary payments.
- Discuss and agree drainage prior to entry and agree the basis of compensation for alterations
required to the farming/business system.
- Check and agree the pre-entry photographic and written schedule of condition.<
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- Advise the client as to the keeping of records,detailed diary and photographic evidence in
order to maximise the compensation.
- Deal with all necessary day to day problems on behalf of the farmer/owner/occupier during
the construction period.
- Advise as to reinstatement matters.
- Submit and negotiate compensation claims and negotiate a fair settlement to cover for all losses
incurred etc.
Telecommunication Masts
Worldwide growth in communication has led to an ever increasing number of fibre optic cables and telephone
masts. Although the law and requirements are complicated,we have developed an expertise in this specialised
area, successfully negotiating good and beneficial terms, agreements and compensation for owners and
occupier.
Wind Farms
Canal Schemes
Including the upgrading of canals in Lancashire and presently in Cumbria, canal Flooding and Leakage Claims
and negotiations.
In many instances the Utilities pay the agents fees,so the client may have nothing to pay.