by Simple Survey | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you own a property and plan to carry out certain types of construction, you may be classed as a Building Owner under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This means you may have to notify your neighbours before starting work. What Counts as “Notifiable” Work? Notifiable...
by Simple Survey | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
If a Party Wall Notice has just landed through your door, you may be wondering what it means. In simple terms, it indicates that your neighbour intends to carry out construction work covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. These works have the potential to affect...
by Simple Survey | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
Why Simple Survey? Expert Guidance from Start to Finish Planning building works near a shared wall or boundary? Our specialist Party Wall Surveyors make the process simple and stress-free. We handle everything: Review your proposed works in detail Identify which...
by Simple Survey | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
You must serve a Party Wall Notice if your planned building work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Common situations include: Altering, cutting into, or building against a shared (party) wall. Making changes to a party structure or a shared boundary wall...
by Simple Survey | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve been served with a Party Wall Notice, you have a few possible courses of action. How you respond will determine what happens next and how your rights are protected under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. ✅ Option 1: Consent to the Works In many cases, the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
The cost of obtaining a Party Wall Agreement (legally referred to as a Party Wall Award) varies depending on the complexity of the works and the surveyors involved. For straightforward matters, costs are usually modest, particularly when surveyors work proactively to...
