by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning notifiable works under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? Newsflash: you’re going to need a party wall surveyor. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense explainer so you know exactly who you’re appointing and what to expect. 1) A statutory appointment — not “your”...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve served a Party Wall Notice and your neighbour has dissented (or simply not replied within 14 days), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 moves you into the dispute–resolution phase. The outcome of that process is the Party Wall Award—the single most important...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is statute: you can’t skip it, fudge it, or “sort it later.” If your works are notifiable, a Party Wall Notice must be served correctly and on time. To make the process less mysterious, here’s a plain-English breakdown of what a Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
If this is your first extension, loft conversion or basement dig, Party Wall fees can feel like a curveball you didn’t price in. But here’s the truth: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is statutory—you can’t skip it, “work around” it, or sort it later. What you can do is...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
You’ve chosen your party wall surveyor and signed the appointment. Great start. The next 48–72 hours set the tone for speed, cost, and neighbour relations. Here’s how to onboard your surveyor so they can move fast, serve valid notices first time, and keep everyone...
