Can a Neighbours shed roof overhangs my property?

It is a well established principle that you own the airspace above your land, so if your neighbour’s gutters overhang your land then they may be a trespass, even if you cannot reach them or they don’t interfere with the day to day use of your land.

Should my Neighbours guttering overhangs my property?

Legally speaking, you own the airspace above your land, thus your neighbours guttering should not overhang on your property and they are trespassing.

Do you need an overhang on a shed roof?

For slanted roof sheds, overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. Due to the shed’s design, a significant amount of rain runs off the rear of the shed. An overhang helps direct water away from the foundation on the shed’s low side. For gambrel roofs, the design is a little different.

How high can my Neighbours shed be?

Sheds should be a maximum of three metres high unless they have dual pitched roofs, in which case they can be up to four metres high. It has no verandas, balconies or any kind of raised platform as part of its basic construction. It has an occupied volume of no more than 15m squared.

Can my Neighbour build an extension up to my boundary?

The side boundaries can be built up to but you may need to factor in other considerations. With this, they take the closest window to your build on your neighbour’s property and if it breaches the ‘imaginary line’ then planning permission can be denied.

How much overhang should a pent shed roof have?

With respect to providing protection from the rain for buildings with an 8ft eaves height then a 150mm eaves projection is about right. This gives protection to the junction wall and door/window heads.

How much should a metal roof overhang on a shed?

A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches, or even less. Some slight overhang is recommended, in conjunction with a drip edge flashing, to prevent water from getting under the roofing and onto underlying wood.

Can a shed be next to my Neighbours fence?

Even if there are no restrictions that stop you from building a shed next to your neighbor’s fence, it’s still advisable to leave space in between your shed’s wall and any fences so that you can access the fence and all four sides of your shed.

How close to your property line can you build?

Before building, homeowners should check with their local zoning or building department. In some places, there must be 5 – 15 feet between a structure and the property line. In some cases, you must obtain a neighbor’s permission to build.

Is the roof of the shed overhanging the boundary?

The roof does overhang the boundary by a couple of inches. the shed was there when we purchased our property in 2005, we were not aware of the overhang until we spotted the fence post starting to rot this year and believe that the shed may have been repositioned at some time…

What’s the problem with my neighbours shed roofs?

My neighbours shed roofs (2 off) are causing water to ingress my property and damaging my recently installed fencing. The shed roofs are directly in-line with the top of my fence, with no means of guttering etc. to drain the water into his own property.

What should I do if my Neighbour is overhanging my roof?

Your easiest option is to speak with your neighbour and ask them to remove the encroachment. It sounds like that won’t be that easy for them to do as they are an extension to the addition so it would mean moving the addition. If you have good relations with your neighbour you could ask them to make a title insurance claim.

How tall is the roof overhang on an addition?

The roof overhang (soffit & gutter) for the addition is extending over the property line approximately 1 foot. The survey that I have was drawn in 1996. It shows the addition and states it is on their property.

Is it OK to build a shed with an overhang?

There are also aesthetic benefits to roof overhangs. Like it or not, a shed will be a significant feature in your yard. You want that feature to add to the appearance of your property, not detract from it. Overhangs add character and help your shed avoid that boxy flat look.

Is the roof overhang on my property line?

Why do you need a roof over a shed?

Shed with overhang to front and side. Protecting the occupants from rain and sun. Having a roof overhang protects the walls and the base of the shed. The roof overhang gives a lot of protection above doors and windows from rain. Even wind driven rain finds it difficult to enter a shed when protected by a relatively small overhang.