by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, we know that party wall surveying costs are often one of the most unexpected and unwelcome expenses that arise when you are moving ahead with your well-earned property refurbishment plans. Whether you are extending, converting, or carrying out...
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
Party wall access is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Many building owners assume that if works affect a boundary or neighbouring structure, they automatically gain the right to go onto a neighbour’s land or into their airspace....
by Simple Survey | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
When building works affect a shared wall, boundary, or neighbouring structure, the importance of appointing the right party wall surveyor cannot be overstated. Party wall matters are often seen as a box-ticking exercise, but in reality, they require care, judgement,...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive summary The Party Wall rules exist to reduce neighbour fallouts by requiring early consultation before certain building work starts, then setting expectations for how that work should be carried out. The process is private between property owners, separate...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive summary If your neighbour is planning building work, the Party Wall process is the route that helps you understand what’s proposed, choose how to respond, and, if needed, move the matter into a formal dispute-resolution pathway. As the adjoining owner, your...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive summary When something goes wrong before the party wall process is properly in place, the dispute can spill outside the party wall framework. That can mean parallel routes: one to control future works, another to deal with loss or damage that has already...
