by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary: People often treat the Act’s excavation distances as if they were engineering approval. They are not. This article explains what the 3 metre and 6 metre triggers actually do, what the 45 degree line means in practice, and why good design and...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary: Most party wall disputes start because the paperwork is late, vague, or served the wrong way. This guide explains what a valid notice needs to say, how it must be delivered, and why small technical mistakes can derail an entire project before it...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary A party wall notice is a legal heads up that building work nearby may affect a shared wall, a boundary line, or ground close to your property. The Party Wall Act sets out a clear route from notice to agreement, including how neighbours respond, when...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
What They Mean and What to Do Next A party wall notice is a legal heads up that building work may affect a shared wall, a boundary wall, or ground close to a neighbouring property; it triggers a clear process with deadlines, response options, and in some cases a...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Getting a party wall notice can feel a bit alarming—especially if you weren’t expecting building work next door. The good news is that it’s usually just part of a normal legal process meant to keep things fair and reduce the chance of neighbour disputes. In England...
by Simple Survey | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorised
Party wall fees are easiest to control when you treat the process as part of your project planning, not an afterthought. Costs rarely rise because the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is “difficult”. They rise because notices are served late, information is unclear, the scope...
