We often hear from building owners who have contractors ready to start work—sometimes as soon as next week—only to discover at the last minute that a Party Wall Award is essential before any legal work can begin.
What Can We Learn from Ants About Getting Organised?
If only homeowners, landlords, and developers were as organised as ants! Then the phrase ‘fast Party Wall Agreement’ wouldn’t even exist, and party wall matters would be far less stressful for surveyors and property owners alike.
According to The Guardian, ants complete their complex building tasks by simply following a few straightforward rules. Similarly, with a bit of prior planning and a handful of key steps, your Party Wall process can be smooth and efficient.
Top Tips for Speeding Up Your Party Wall Agreement
TK Surveying Group highlights some crucial points to help you speed things along:
- Are your Party Wall Notices valid?
- Do you have all the necessary technical plans?
- Are the design calculations complete?
- Is site access clear and available?
- Is the risk of damage minimal?
- Is the proposed work straightforward?
- Has the adjoining owner agreed to waive the notice period?
- Has the adjoining owner consented to appoint an ‘Agreed Party Wall Surveyor’?
If you can answer YES to these questions, have a low-risk project, and the right surveyor on board, you could have your Party Wall Award within a week or two.
Got Questions About Party Wall Agreements?
We’re here to help. Email your queries to team@simplesurvey.co.uk and get expert advice from our party wall surveyors.