Party Wall Matters

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to building work affecting party and boundary walls and work that involves excavations near neighbouring buildings.

Anyone proposing to carry out work of the type described in the Act must give notice of their intentions to all of their neighbours. The neighbours can agree or disagree with what is proposed and where there is a disagreement Party Wall Surveyors must be appointed.

If you intend to carry out works to a party wall or build near to a neighbouring building, we can advise on the service of the relevant Party Wall Notice, and will serve the notice on your behalf completely FREE OF CHARGE. This also means that any queries which are raised by any of your adjoining owners are directed to us to deal with. If your neighbour disagrees with your proposals, we are able to act as your Party Wall Surveyor in the preparation of an Award to enable your development to proceed.

If you receive a notice from your neighbour we can act as your party wall surveyor, scrutinise the proposals and ensure that suitable precautions are taken to prevent your property being damaged. After the work is completed we inspect your property again to check that it is unaffected or, if damage has been caused, determine with your neighbour’s surveyor the necessary remedial work.

We always offer a cost effective Fixed Fee service, which is particularly suitable for smaller developments where there is likely to be fewer than three adjoining owners.

All Party Wall instructions are undertaken by our Managing Partner, John Kelly, a Chartered Building Surveyor and member of the Pyramus and Thisbe Club with vast experience of the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

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