by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Article
Fifteen–twenty years ago, most of our calls started the same way: “I’ve never heard of the Party Wall Act – do I really need to do anything?” Fast‑forward to today and things have changed. Thanks to online guides, videos, podcasts, TV renovation shows and countless...
by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Article
Handling hundreds of Party Wall matters every year gives us a front-row seat to the most common misunderstandings about Party Wall Notices. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense explainer so you can serve (or respond to) notices correctly, keep momentum, and avoid needless cost...
by Simple Survey | Nov 19, 2025 | Article
Underpinning is one of the highest-risk categories of notifiable work under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Done properly, it’s a safe, tightly controlled process; done casually, it can jeopardise neighbouring structures and stall your project. Here’s the fully-fledged...
by Simple Survey | Nov 18, 2025 | Article
Within several of our guides we’ve stressed a crucial truth: anyone can call themselves a “party wall surveyor,” and once appointed under the Act they cannot be fired (save for very limited circumstances). That makes your selection the single most important decision...
by Simple Survey | Nov 14, 2025 | Article
We manage hundreds of Party Wall Awards every year. One clause causes more confusion than any other: access under Section 8 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Below is a clear, practical explainer you can rely on—whether you’re the building owner seeking access or the...
by Simple Survey | Nov 14, 2025 | Article
Planning a basement or deep excavation? If your engineer is proposing reinforced foundations (slim, strong and common in modern design), you’re stepping into “special foundations” territory under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here’s the plain-English guide to what...
