by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
When you’re planning building work, you’ve already invested time, money, and thought into the design. Your choice of Party Wall Surveyor will directly affect your budget, project timeline, and — crucially — your relationship with your neighbours. First Things First —...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
You might have heard the term Party Wall Surveyor in passing, but knowing whether you actually need one is another matter entirely. If your building project involves work near or on a shared structure, getting a surveyor involved isn’t just a good idea — it’s often...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Notice is a formal document you serve on any neighbour who shares a wall, structure, or boundary with your property. It sets out exactly what work you plan to carry out to that shared element — from cutting into a wall to excavation near their...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
That letter through your door — the Party Structure Notice — can look pretty daunting. It’s asking you to consent to building work next door. But what happens if you say yes? Or if you say no? Worried that dissenting might upset your neighbour (and cost them more)? Or...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Although the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been on the statute books for nearly 30 years, it remains poorly understood by both the public and some construction professionals. The Act’s wording gives little away about the exact nature of the surveyor’s role — yet that...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning a home extension, a through-lounge knock-through, removing chimney breasts, or adding a loft conversion, there’s a key piece of legislation you can’t afford to ignore — The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This law is particularly relevant where homes...
