by Simple Survey | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
Many homeowners assume the Act only applies when you touch a shared wall. In reality, the Act also covers certain excavations near a neighbour’s building, because excavation can affect foundations and ground stability. Which part of the Act applies? Excavations close...
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...
