by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
Have works started on site and you’ve noticed damage? Don’t panic. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a clear procedure to identify the cause, agree the remedy and secure payment. Below is a practical, end-to-end workflow you can follow today. 1) Alert the Party...
by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
Fed up with a surveyor who’s slow, unclear or seemingly biased? We hear this a lot. Here’s the hard truth first: under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, once a surveyor is properly appointed you cannot dismiss them just because you’re unhappy. Their duty is to the Act,...
by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
Confused about who party wall surveyors are, what they do and who pays? Here’s the clear, no-nonsense guide. 1) First things first: anyone can call themselves a “party wall surveyor” Yes, really. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 defines a “surveyor” as any person not...
by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
(We make a confusing process simple.) Whether you’re planning a loft, rear extension or basement, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets the rules that keep projects moving and neighbours protected. Here’s the clear, no-nonsense route through it—what happens, who decides,...
by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
When an Adjoining Owner dissents to your Party Wall Notice, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 moves into its resolution phase. That resolution is documented in a Party Wall Award. Here’s a clear guide to what an Award is, why it matters, and how it protects both sides. 1)...
by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your project touches a shared wall, boundary or nearby foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 likely applies. Here’s a clear, start-to-finish roadmap so you can build confidently, neighbourly and lawfully. 1) Check if your works are legally notifiable You must...
