by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
When a neighbour serves (or you serve) a Party Wall Notice, the next big decision is how to run the dispute-resolution process if there’s a dissent: appoint one Agreed Surveyor to act for both owners, or separate surveyors—one for each side. The Party Wall etc. Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 governs building activity that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby foundations. Where works are notifiable, your neighbour (the building owner) must serve a Party Wall Notice before work begins—at least 1 month for most matters...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Below is a practical guide to how party wall surveyors usually price their work, and why fees vary between projects. Lets start with our fees, £25.00 for Notices, £300.00 for Awards. Nice simple, low cost and straightforward! 1) Building Owner’s Surveyor (Fixed-Fee,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
A “10(4) Surveyor” is the shorthand for a party wall surveyor appointed under Section 10(4) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when an Adjoining Owner does not respond to a valid Party Wall Notice. The purpose is simple: silence must not stall lawful works—the Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Third Surveyor is the independent back-stop built into Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Their job is to determine points the two appointed surveyors (for the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner) cannot agree—quickly, fairly, and within the framework of...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Lets start with the headline! Our Fees are Fixed at £25.00 for Notices and £300.00 for Party Wall Awards. In most cases, the Building Owner pays. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, surveyors determine reasonable costs (s.10(13)). Because the Building Owner benefits...
