by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Removing a chimney breast is often described as an “internal alteration”, but in terraced and semi-detached homes it frequently affects a party wall—the shared wall between two properties. Where your works involve cutting into, altering, or relying upon that shared...
by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Where this sits in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Basement projects commonly engage: Section 6 for adjacent excavation (often both the 3m and 6m categories), and Section 2 for works to party structures (with notice served under Section 3 where Section 2 rights are...
by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Where this sits in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 The 6 metre excavation category sits within Section 6 (adjacent excavation), often relevant where excavation is deeper and the influence zone extends further. The Party Wall process in practice (Notice → Response →...
by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Where this sits in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Excavations close to a neighbour typically fall within Section 6 (adjacent excavation). The Party Wall process in practice (Notice → Response → Award) Notice: Serve a Section 6 Adjacent Excavation Notice at least 1 month...
by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Where this sits in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Chimney breast removal commonly falls within Section 2 (works to an existing party wall/party structure). Where Section 2 rights are being exercised, the notice served is a Party Structure Notice under Section 3. The...
by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Excavations within 3 metres are the classic “I didn’t realise this was party wall” situation. Most homeowners focus on visible shared walls, not what happens underground. Yet foundations and ground movement are exactly why excavation controls exist within the party...
