Party Wall - Residential
Starting from: £200.00 GBP
When undertaking work along the boundary line of your property, whether this be for a new building, an extension, or an existing wall, the Party Wall Act of 1996 may be applicable.
The Party Wall Act requires those undertaking the works, the building owner, to notify adjoining owners should they wish to excavate along or near a boundary, or expose/cut into a separating wall between two properties. It provides a method for resolving disputes and protecting both sides from undue disturbance and damage.
The Act is a process that must be followed, and failure to do so can result in civil proceedings.
Elvet Chartered Surveyors can assist in ensuring that the process is followed, thanks to our surveyor's experience of doing so with private clients, builders and large public organisations for over 10 years.
For building owners, we can advise on whether your project would require the Act, help to serve the necessary notices, agree the condition schedule and Party Wall Award, and resolve any issues that may occur.
Should you find yourself served with a notice as an adjoining owner, we can offer advice as to the validity of the notices, review the proposals to ensure minimal disruption, assist in negotiation of the Party Wall Awards, and monitor the progress to ensure the Award is kept too.
FAQs
My neighbour is building, but hasn't informed me about any work taking place. What can I do?
I have just found out that I need to serve notice on an adjoining owner but my construction has already started, should I stop?
Do I have to allow my neighbour's contractors on to my property?
What happens if the adjoining owner does not reply to the notice within 14 days?