by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building work for the first time, you might be caught off guard by the number of professionals you need to involve – and their associated costs. The UK construction industry is tightly regulated for good reason: to protect you, your neighbours, and...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
Whether you’re building an extension, converting your loft, or making structural changes near a boundary, it’s crucial to understand your legal responsibilities. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 exists to protect neighbours, properties, and peace of mind — but many...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
Designs finalised? Budget sorted? Building regs under control?Great — but have you considered your legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? Many homeowners forget this crucial step, and it could cost you dearly — from project delays to neighbour disputes...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning building works near a shared wall or boundary? If your project has hit a snag over party wall concerns, it might be time to call in a professional. This 2025 guide breaks down when and why a Party Wall Surveyor could be the key to unlocking your progress....
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
There’s a comforting rhythm to everyday life. The quiet clink of cutlery, birdsong drifting in through the window, children laughing in the distance. But nothing breaks that calm quite like the crash and clatter of next door’s renovation. That’s where a Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
When your renovation or extension plans involve walls shared with your neighbours—like the dividing wall between houses, the floors between flats, or even garden boundary walls—you’ll likely fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. That means you’ll need to serve...
