by Simple Survey | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall surveyor (or a single Agreed Surveyor if both owners consent to one appointment) is responsible for producing a legally binding document called a Party Wall Award. Sometimes referred to as a party wall agreement, this document sets out how the works can...
by Simple Survey | Sep 2, 2025 | Article
A party wall survey is a formal process required whenever planned building works could affect a shared wall, structure, or boundary between neighbouring properties. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, homeowners must serve a notice on their neighbours if the works...
by Simple Survey | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a “dispute” does not necessarily mean a heated disagreement between neighbours. In fact, the Act defines a dispute in much simpler terms: If an adjoining owner does not provide written consent within 14 days of receiving a valid...
by Simple Survey | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
If damage is identified, the surveyor will record it in a Schedule of Damage and pass it to the building owner for review. If the building owner accepts responsibility, discussions move on to the cost of repairs or compensation. If responsibility is disputed, the...
