by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
When you serve a party wall notice, most homeowners are hoping for a simple “yes” in writing. Sometimes that happens. Sometimes you get questions. And sometimes you receive a counter-notice. At Simple Survey, we don’t treat counter-notices as a disaster. We treat them...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Articles
Non-response is one of the most frustrating parts of party wall. You’ve tried to do the right thing. You’ve served notice. And then… nothing. At Simple Survey, we handle non-response calmly for one reason: the Act anticipates it. Silence isn’t a dead end. It’s a...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
Boundary work is where party wall gets emotionally charged fast—because it’s literally about the line between two owners. At Simple Survey, we see boundary-related disputes start from misunderstanding more than anything else. The good news is the Act provides a...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
Loft conversions are one of the most popular upgrades—and one of the most common ways to trigger party wall procedures. Why? Because loft designs often involve structural elements that interface with shared walls or shared structures between properties. Even when...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
If there’s one party wall area that surprises homeowners most, it’s excavations. People often assume party wall only matters if you touch a shared wall. But excavation for foundations can trigger the Act even if all visible work seems “on your side.” At Simple Survey,...
