Boundaries and the Party Wall Act
We as Party Wall Surveyors have no authority over boundaries. We can not determine boundaries. However we do have to enable certain […]
My Builder informed me that I do not need a Party Wall Agreement
Whether you need a Party Wall Agreement depends on the nature of your building works and their proximity to shared (or adjoining) […]
What is an Adjoining owner ?
An adjoining owner is the person that owns the property next to or adjacent to a wall that is shared between two […]
How do you serve a Party Wall Notice properly ?
To serve a Party Wall Notice properly and for the notice to be valid you must have key information within the Notice. […]
Should I speak to my neighbour before they are served with a Party Wall Notice?
We highly recommend to always speak to your neighbour or neighbours before you even begin to serve a Party Wall Notice. Don’t […]
I’ve started my Building work and have found out that I should have served Party Wall Notice to my neighbour, what should I now do?
This tends to happen to thousands of people on a regular basis and you shouldn’t worry too much especially if you genuinely […]
What is a Party Wall Agreement?
A Party Wall Agreement is a legal binding document between yourself and your neighbour(s) in regards to your proposed building works. It […]
What is a Party Wall ?
A Party Wall is a wall that is shared between your wall and your neighbours wall. For example if you live in […]
My neighbour has caused Party Wall Damage
Party Wall damage can occur when your neighbour is carrying out works, usually by the Builder/Contractor. This is not intentional and is […]
What happens if you ignore a Party Wall Notice?
If you think that by ignoring a Party Wall Notice means that your neighbour can not go ahead with their proposed works, […]
Do I need Planning Permission to start the Party Wall process?
The simple answer is no. You do not need planning permission to start the Party Wall process however you will require planning […]
Party Wall Surveyors costs
Every surveyor has his/hers set price or hourly rate. It can be off putting at times when you are told how much […]