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 and/or 6 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 on the same working day you instruct us (once we have the essentials), with crystal-clear documentation that reduces pushback and keeps momentum.
Why “same day” matters
Every day you wait to serve notices is a day later you can lawfully start. Because statutory lead-times are fixed (typically 1–2 months, depending on the section of the Act), earlier service = earlier start. Same-day service also helps you get ahead of contractor availability, seasonal weather windows, and financing timelines—without cutting legal corners.
What’s included
- Notice strategy & owner mapping
We identify who must be notified (freeholders, relevant long leaseholders, management companies) so you don’t miss anyone and risk invalid service. - Drafting & compliance checks
Notices are prepared against the statutory requirements with the correct section(s), descriptions, start-date logic and attachments where required. - Digital service (where permitted)
We use electronic service where lawful and accepted, and first-class post or hand service where needed—whichever is compliant and fastest for your matter. - Response management pack
Each notice goes out with plain-English guidance and a ready-to-use acknowledgement form so neighbours can respond cleanly (consent, dissent, or agreed surveyor). - Tracker & key dates
You’ll receive a simple timeline showing deemed-service dates and when follow-ups are due (e.g., the 10-day request under Section 10(4) if there’s no reply).
Transparent, fixed pricing
- Party Wall Notice service: £25 per adjoining ownership (multi-notice bundles discounted).
- Act administration as Agreed Surveyor (single surveyor): typically £300 fixed-fee, depending on complexity and number of notices/owners.
- Two-surveyor route (we act for the Building Owner): fixed-fee proposals from £325 for our side. (The Adjoining Owner’s surveyor often bills hourly; we work to keep those costs reasonable and contained.)
- Complex works (deep excavations, multi-owner blocks): we’ll still offer the fixed pricing as above!
- No surprises, no creeping extras. You’ll know the number before we start.
How the same-day process works
Morning (or early afternoon) brief in → Same-day service out
- Send us the essentials
- Your address and contact
- A short description of the works
- Any drawings you have (planning or building regs)
- Title plan or Land Registry details if available
- Known neighbour names/addresses (we can help find these)
- We review and confirm scope
We sanity-check which sections apply (1, 2, and/or 6) and flag anything that could slow service. - Drafting & sign-off
We prepare the notices and send you PDFs for quick approval (or we can sign and serve as your agent if you prefer). - Service the same working day
We serve by the fastest lawful route(s) and log the method, time and proof of service. - You get a clean pack
Copies of everything served, plus your key dates timeline and next-step prompts.
Need hard-copy hand service? Tell us by 12:00 noon and we’ll advise the best same-day options in your area.
When to use a Same-Day Notice
- Your contractor/programme date is fixed and you must start at the first lawful opportunity
- Planning just landed and you want the statutory clock running immediately
- A buyer’s solicitor or lender is asking for proof that notices are served
- You tried DIY notices and now need to correct/replace them—fast
- You’ve uncovered additional adjoining interests (e.g., freeholder + long leaseholders) and must serve today to avoid drift
Common pitfalls we help you avoid
- Serving the wrong people (e.g., missing leaseholders over 12 months, or a freehold company)
- Wrong section cited (e.g., excavation only, when Section 2 also applies)
- Invalid timeframes or vague start dates
- Missing plans/sections for Section 6 excavation
- Ambiguous descriptions that invite disputes
- Informal/verbal “notices” (not valid under the Act)
What we need from you (checklist)
- Address of the works
- Brief description (e.g., “Rear extension with new foundations within 3m” / “Loft conversion with steels into party wall”)
- Drawings if you have them (PDFs are fine)
- Any known neighbour details (we’ll fill gaps)
- Your preferred earliest start date (we’ll frame it correctly around statutory periods)
Why choose Simple Survey for same-day notices
- Speed with accuracy: same-day service without the sloppiness that triggers disputes
- Fixed, transparent pricing: no ticking hourly meters for standard matters
- National coverage: England & Wales, urban to rural
- Neighbour-friendly communications: clear, respectful wording that reduces knee-jerk dissent
- Cost control mindset: we structure notices and follow-ups to minimise escalation
FAQs
Q1: Can you serve without drawings?
Often yes—for some Section 1/2 works. For Section 6 (excavation), plans/sections are required. Send what you have; we’ll advise the fastest compliant route.
Q2: What if I’ve already given my neighbour a verbal notice?
Verbal notice isn’t valid. We’ll issue a compliant written notice the same day and start the statutory clock properly.
Q3: My neighbour is a freeholder with flats—who do we notify?
Likely the freeholder and any relevant long leaseholders (and sometimes a management company). We map this for you so nothing is missed.
Q4: Can you act as the Agreed Surveyor later if there’s a dissent?
Yes—if both owners are comfortable with that route. It’s usually the fastest, cheapest way to an Award.
Q5: Will you handle non-responses?
Absolutely. We diarise the 14-day response window and, if needed, issue the 10-day follow-up under Section 10(4) to keep your matter moving.
Q6: Are electronic notices valid?
They can be, where the Act and the recipient’s consent allow. Otherwise, we serve by first-class post or hand service and record proof.
Q7: How quickly can you start?
Same day. If you brief us in the morning with the essentials, we’ll aim to draft, finalise and serve before close of business.
Q8: Do I pay my neighbour’s costs just for serving a notice?
Not for the notice itself. If a dispute arises and surveyors are appointed, the Building Owner typically pays reasonable costs under the Act.
Ready to start the statutory clock today?
Don’t lose another day to admin. Get your Party Wall Notices drafted and served today—correctly, clearly, and fast.
Email: team@simplesurvey.co.uk with your address, a short description of the works, and any drawings you have
Simple Survey — Same-Day Party Wall Notices that keep your project moving.