Party Wall Tips for Junior Surveyors

Breaking into party wall work is exciting—and a little daunting. You’ll juggle law, diplomacy, drafting, and deadlines, often under pressure from owners eager to build. Below are field-tested tips to help you deliver clean, defensible work under the Party Wall etc....

Party Wall Tips for Contractors

When you’re the contractor on a scheme that brushes up against a neighbour’s wall, boundary or foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is as important to your programme as the concrete wagon. Get it wrong and you risk stoppages, injunctions, and a bruised client...

Party Wall Tips for Architects at Design Stage

Getting party wall strategy right at RIBA Stages 1–3 saves your client time, budget, and neighbour goodwill later. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 isn’t just a legal afterthought—it shapes how you detail, sequence, and even set out your scheme. Here are the design-stage...

Where to Turn When There’s Party Wall Damage

When works next door go wrong, it can feel stressful and urgent. The good news: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives a clear route to put things right—quickly and fairly—without jumping straight to costly litigation. Whether you’re the Building Owner or the Adjoining...

Fast Party Wall Award

When you’re ready to build, every day counts. A fast Party Wall Award keeps your programme moving while staying fully compliant with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. At Simple Survey, we’ve designed a lean, digital-first process that removes friction, reduces disputes,...

Same Day Party Wall Notice Service

Need your Party Wall Notices out today so your project can stay on track? Our Same-Day Party Wall Notice Service is built for homeowners, architects and developers who can’t afford avoidable delays. We draft, verify and serve compliant notices under Sections 1, 2...