by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning to cut into a party wall for steel beams, remove a chimney breast, raise a garden wall, or open up a ceiling between flats? Those are classic Section 2 activities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here’s the clear, practical primer you can trust. 1) The...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Article
Planning a rear/side extension, a basement, a lightwell or rebuilding walls with new footings? If your works dig close to a neighbour, Section 6 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is likely in play. Here’s the clear, plain-English guide you can rely on. What Section 6...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning a new flank wall close to, up to, or astride your boundary line? Section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the bit you need to understand. Here’s a clear, practical explainer so you can design and programme with confidence. Section 1 in plain English...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re a Building Owner and you’ve been told you need to serve a Party Wall Notice, you might be tempted to go DIY. Before you hang your hat on that hook, here’s our plain-English, no-nonsense guide to help you choose the safest and smartest route. 1) DIY notices...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Whether you’re the Building Owner planning works or the Adjoining Owner affected by them, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides powerful protections—provided you know how to use them. Below is your practical, plain-English guide to squeeze the most benefit from the...
