by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your project involves building on or near a boundary—think loft conversions, rear/side extensions, chimney alterations, or any excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations—the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 will likely apply. One of the most common causes of delay is...
by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, internal steelwork, or any structural alteration close to a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 likely applies. The Act lets you carry out lawful works—including limited access onto neighbouring land where...
by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, basement, or any work near a boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to serve a formal Party Wall Notice on affected neighbours before you start. Doing this properly keeps your project legal, avoids...
by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
Navigating party wall paperwork can feel daunting. This guide breaks down what a Party Wall Notice is, when you need one, how to serve it correctly, and what it means for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. What is a Party...
by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
You’ve been on great terms with your neighbour for years. You mention the extension is finally happening; there’ll be a bit of noise, but it’ll be over in a few weeks. Then—halfway through the job—they knock on your door about a “new” crack in their hallway. Tempers...
by Simple Survey | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning an extension, loft conversion or basement? If your works touch a shared wall, sit on the boundary, or involve deeper excavations near a neighbour, you’ll likely need to serve a Party Wall Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense...
