When the Act applies
You may need to serve notice when you are:
- Building up to, or astride, the boundary
- Carrying out work on a shared structure, including party walls or floors
- Digging foundations close to a neighbouring building
Party Wall Surveyor
We're qualified members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, advising on all aspects of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — for building owners and neighbours alike.
You may need to serve notice when you are:
How it works
Once notice has been served, a surveyor (or surveyors) is appointed to agree a schedule of condition and, where needed, resolve any dispute between the parties.
You don’t need to panic, and you don’t need to refuse consent. The Act exists to let work go ahead while protecting your interests — we can advise you on your options and act on your behalf.
Once terms are agreed, we produce a Party Wall Award covering the work, a schedule of condition of the affected property, and how any damage will be resolved.