A party wall is considered to be either be a shared wall between properties, a wall up to the boundary line, or a will in the garden up to or astride the boundary (Party Fence Wall). Excavations within a specific distance, and to a certain depth from a neighbouring property will also require notification.
Under the Party Wall Act the neighbour is termed as the adjoining owner. We can provide advise If you have received notification for works under the Party Wall Act or are aware of works that you think might be notifiable.
You are entitled to appoint a Surveyor to protect your interest as an adjoining owner and in most circumstances, the cost of a surveyors’ services are usually covered by the building owner.
Our services cover home owners, adjoining owners or businesses who are either planning building works covered by the act, or are an adjoining property to where these building works are taking place.
We provide an initial consultation and review of all relevant documentation followed by the preparation and serving of notices, party wall awards and schedules of condition.
The Three types of notice are shown below