Summary:
When time is tight, slow or invalid notices can derail your programme.
Simple Survey delivers compliant, neighbour-ready party wall notices at speed—without compromising accuracy.
We combine precise scoping, digital-first drafting and same/next-day service to start the statutory clock quickly and correctly. With transparent, market-leading low fees, we keep your budget and your timeline under control.
Why speed matters
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, notice periods are fixed by law (typically one or two months depending on the section). What you can control is how fast and how cleanly you get to valid service. Drafting errors, serving the wrong owners, or unclear descriptions force re-service and reset the statutory clock—costing weeks. Our process eliminates that risk:
- Accurate scoping: We map your works to the correct section(s) (1, 2 and/or 6).
- Owner due diligence: Freeholders and relevant long leaseholders identified up front.
- Compliant content: Clear, section-specific descriptions and required plans/sections where applicable.
- Lawful service methods: Electronic or postal service used correctly, with evidence.
- Neighbour-ready cover notes: Plain-English explanations to reduce avoidable delays.
Transparent, lowest like-for-like pricing
We publish our prices and keep them fixed.
- Party Wall Notice service: £25 per adjoining ownership (multi-notice bundles discounted)
- Act administration as Agreed Surveyor (single surveyor): typically £300 fixed-fee (depends on complexity and number of notices/owners)
- Two-surveyor route (we act for the party doing the works): fixed-fee proposals from £325 for our side (the other surveyor may bill hourly; we work to keep those costs contained)
- Complex works (deep excavations, multi-owner blocks): we’ll still offer fixed pricing as above
- No surprises, no creeping extras. You’ll know the number before we start.
How we compress the timeline (while staying compliant)
We can’t shorten the statutory minimums, but we remove everything else that causes drift.
Indicative timing chart
| Stage | Typical duration | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Intake & scoping | 0–1 working day | Confirm sections triggered; list all notifiable owners |
| Drafting | Same day | Prepare compliant notices and neighbour cover notes |
| Service | Same day | Lawful electronic/postal service with proof |
| Initial response window | 14 days | We field queries promptly to avoid unnecessary dissent |
| If no reply: further request (s.10(4)) | Immediately on day 15 | Issue the 10-day request without delay |
| Follow-on procedures (if required) | Project-dependent | Kept proportionate and focused to maintain momentum |
Notice periods (set by law):
- Section 2 (works to party structures): 2 months
- Section 1 (new walls at the boundary): 1 month
- Section 6 (adjacent excavation): 1 month
By getting to valid service fast—and avoiding re-service—we ensure those clocks start immediately and run once.
What “faster” looks like in practice
- Digital by default: Where the Act permits, we sign and serve electronically to cut postal lag.
- Neighbour clarity: Clear, non-alarmist explanations reduce knee-jerk dissents.
- Complete packs: Where drawings/sections are required (e.g., Section 6), they’re included first time to avoid queries and resets.
- Structured follow-up: Automatic day-15 and day-25 touchpoints keep the process moving lawfully.
FAQs
How quickly can you prepare and serve notices?
For straightforward schemes, drafting and service are typically same or next working day once we have the essentials (addresses, works summary, applicable plans/sections).
Can I serve notices myself to save money?
You can, but invalid notices waste weeks. Our £25 per ownership service is a low-cost way to ensure validity, correct owners, and the right section references.
Do you cover my area?
Yes—England & Wales. We manage multi-owner and multi-flat scenarios routinely.
Is electronic service valid?
The Act allows electronic service where the recipient has agreed to receive documents that way. We confirm consent or use compliant alternatives and maintain proof of service.
What if my neighbour doesn’t reply?
After 14 days of silence, the Act provides a further 10-day request (Section 10(4)). We issue this immediately and continue the statutory pathway so you’re not stuck.
Will using an Agreed Surveyor make things faster later?
Often, yes. If both neighbours are comfortable, a single impartial surveyor can streamline subsequent steps and reduce touchpoints.
Who pays for all this?
Generally, the party undertaking the works pays the reasonable costs of administering the Act. We keep those costs transparent and low.
Why choose Simple Survey for fast notices?
- Precision first time: Avoid the re-service trap.
- Cheapest like-for-like pricing: Published fees, fixed where possible.
- Programme-friendly: Same/next-day service; structured follow-ups; proportionate next steps.
- Professional, plain-English communication: Less heat, more progress.
Get your notices out—fast, valid, and low-cost
Start your statutory clock with confidence. For a fixed, itemised quote and rapid turnaround, contact team@simplesurvey.co.uk.
Simple Survey — faster party wall notices, lower costs, zero drama.