by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
We act for building owners and adjoining owners where proposed works are likely to fall within the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our role is to help both sides reach a clear, lawful position—promptly and professionally—so projects can proceed without unnecessary delay or...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Article
Below is a clear, homeowner-friendly guide based on the key principles of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 in England and Wales. It explains what a party wall is, what works trigger the Act, the notice timings, how agreement is reached, what happens if agreement cannot be...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If your project affects a shared wall, involves building at the boundary, or includes excavations near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is likely to apply. Serving a valid Party Wall Notice early is one of the most effective ways to avoid delay,...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building work in a terraced or semi-detached home (or a flat), there’s a common moment of uncertainty: “Do I need a party wall surveyor?” The answer depends on what you’re doing and how your neighbour responds once they’re formally notified. At...
by Simple Survey | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorised
When damage occurs as a result of party wall works, it can be worrying and unnerving, and it may create tension between owners. A party wall surveyor’s role is to assess the risk and set out a fair process so that, if damage occurs, the adjoining owner isn’t left out...
