The Team
Richard Garry
Qualification, training, accreditation
BSc Manchester University in civil engineering 1973
MSc Imperial College in concrete structures and technology 1974
Diploma of Imperial College 1974
Chartered Engineer 1982
Various courses re various types of structure and structural problems 1985 – 2005
Present position
Principal of Garry associates since May 1990
Past position
Associate at Dewhurst Macfarlane and Partners 1985 – 1990
Principal Specialisms
Party wall surveyor
Design of numerous structural alterations and extensions
Structural design of new houses requiring different types of foundations
Adaptation and refurbishment of historic structures
Dealing with problems in historic structures
Reporting on damage to existing structures
Preparing and reporting on site investigations
Various foundation types
Subsidence
Surveys of existing structures
Memberships of professional organisations
Member of Institution of Civil Engineers 1982
Fellow of Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors 2005
Member of the P & T club 2010
Publications and Lectures
May 1996: Paper in IStructE journal dealing with problems with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
September 2017: Lecture to Western Counties Regional Group of IStructE re the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Ann Harrison
Ann is responsible for office management, accounts, facilities and safety practices.
“Richard’s ability to negotiate party wall agreements in complex urban situations effectively has enabled implementation of a number of extensions for our clients. We found Richard to be understanding of architect’s design priorities as well as sensitive in working with the neighbours.”
(SR – architect)