by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
Party wall cost questions are emotional because building budgets are already stretched. The big fear is: “Am I going to be forced to pay whatever my neighbour’s surveyor wants?” At Simple Survey, we tackle this with honesty. There are general cost norms in party wall...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
Party wall surveying isn’t just about knowledge of the Act. It’s about process. The same project can be smooth under one approach and painful under another—purely because of communication style, clarity, and how tightly the job is managed. At Simple Survey, we built...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Party Walls
Party wall problems usually aren’t caused by the bricks. They’re caused by uncertainty—especially about what the adjoining owner can request, refuse, or delay. At Simple Survey, we believe the fastest route is the clearest route. So we explain the adjoining owner’s...
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 | 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...
