by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you are planning building works to your home, you may have come across the term party wall agreement and wondered what it means. Whether you are extending, altering a shared wall, or excavating close to a neighbouring property, understanding the Party Wall etc. Act...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you are planning building works to your property, you may already have come across the term party wall agreement. For many homeowners, it is something they only discover once plans are well underway. At first, it can sound technical, expensive and difficult to...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
This is one of the most common questions we are asked here at Simple Survey. The timing of a party wall notice is important not only because it needs to align with the proposed start date of the project, but also because it must take account of the statutory notice...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you are a building owner preparing to undertake construction works to your property, it is naturally an exciting time. Whether you are planning a loft conversion, rear extension, basement works or structural alterations, the project will often represent a major...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
When an adjoining owner is served with a party wall notice, it can often feel daunting, confusing and stressful. For those who have not encountered the party wall process before — or who have little experience of building works generally — the notice can appear...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
In this article, we look at the conventional protections that party wall surveyors commonly introduce into a party wall award where a building owner is proposing to undertake a rear or side extension. In most cases, an extension project will give rise to the need for...
