The Party Wall Act
Since the Party Wall (etc.) Act 1996 came into force, Building
Owner(s) in England and Wales have had a procedure to follow when
building work involves a party wall or party fence wall, some
excavations close to neighbouring buildings, and new walls at
boundaries.
Party Wall Disputes can arise in all sorts of unexpected scenarios. By acting as Surveyor or Agreed Surveyor, we handle Party Wall works quickly so that your project is not further delayed – often by agreement and therefore without any “dispute” (and need for an award) at all.
Whether you need to serve notice on your neighbour, have received a notice, or think that you should have received a notice we can help with timely expert advice.
The need to follow the procedure set out in the Party Wall Act 1996 might arise from:
Cutting into a wall
Adding a damp proof course
Demolishing and rebuilding a party wall
Excavating near a party wall and more
Party walls and building work
Read more about Party Walls and Building Work on the GOV.UK website, plus download and print a free guide to party walls andbuilding works.