Key Takeaways
Offer: We provide impartial party wall surveying for both building owners and adjoining owners, plus a plain-English guide to help you understand party walls.
Scope: We define what a party wall is (a shared wall/boundary between properties) and explain why mishandling it can lead to disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Process: We advise on serving notices, managing neighbour responses, completing a schedule of condition, and agreeing a Party Wall Award (party wall agreement).
Areas: We support party wall matters across England & Wales (with local service focus across Surrey/London).
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Your guide to party walls
Party Walls can cause homeowners confusion. Please see our guide we hope help clarifies the law and how it applies to you.
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What are party walls?
An integral component of the construction and renovation process for properties across England and Wales, Party Walls, or the term “party wall” refers to a shared wall or boundary which separates two or more properties (terraced or semi-detached homes).
When the renovation process is not handled properly, Party Walls can often be a source of dispute.
As a form of protection, property owners and builders should dissuade from free party wall templates and instead seek the services of a surveyor to ensure full compliance with the law.
Additionally, recipients of a Party Wall Notice should also seek out our services to understand their options to respond.
What is a party wall agreement?
A Party Wall Agreement, also referred to as a Party Wall Award or Party Wall Easement, is a legal agreement between owners of an adjoining property, fence or boundary line. More.
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