The Party Wall Act 1996 came in to force on 1 July 1997 to govern the legal procedure to be followed in the carrying out of any works to property within England and Wales.

The Act applies to work deemed, by the Act, to be ‘notifiable’. This includes excavating for foundations within a specified distance of a neighbouring property, building new walls at or astride the legal boundary, or works to repair or modify Party Walls and Party Fence Walls.

As Party Wall Surveyor, we are able to act for both the ‘Adjoining Owner’ or the ‘Building Owner’.

Our typical role in assisting in this area would be:

  • Helping you determine if the planned works fall under The Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
  • Helping you to serve notice to all parties, attaching all relevant information and a full report of the intended proposals.
  • Helping you to reply to Party Wall notices, as well as counter-notices where required.
  • Acting as an impartial agreed surveyor if the parties can appoint a joint surveyor.
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