by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
Short answer: often, yes—but only when they’re used in the right situations with the right technique. Hand tools can significantly cut down vibration, impact energy, and breakout risk compared with heavy percussive plant. That said, “hand tools only” is not a magic...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
A served Party Wall Award isn’t a suggestion; it’s legally binding under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If your neighbour (the Adjoining Owner) or their contractor ignores its terms—blocks access, refuses agreed protections, carries out prohibited works, or refuses to...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short answer: often, yes. Building on your land doesn’t automatically remove your duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The Act is triggered by what you do and where you do it—not who owns the soil. If your works are close to a boundary, affect a shared...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
Yes. Planning permission and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 are separate legal processes. Getting your planning consent (or relying on permitted development) says nothing about your obligations to notify neighbours under the Act. If your works fall within Sections 1, 2...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short answer: no—not if you want a document that’s valid under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. A Party Wall Award (often called a “party wall agreement”) can only be made by surveyor(s) appointed under Section 10 of the Act: either one Agreed Surveyor acting for both...
