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Have You Been Served A Party Wall Notice?
A Party Wall Notice is a form of notification in which the Party Wall etc.1996 Act is invoked. The building owner (owner undertaking the works) will need to serve upon any neighbouring owners in advance of their works.
Once the building owner has served the Party Wall Notice, you will have the right to select one of three Party Wall Notice responses:
I have received a Party Wall Notice what are my options?
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Get peace of mind with a free, no-obligation discussion. Email us your Party Wall Notice today and chat with our expert team in no time!
Step 2
Our speedy service ensures you’ll never be left waiting for long. Within just 30 minutes, you will be speaking with an expert. Count on us for a quick response!
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Empower yourself to make the best decisions for your home! Our expert team will provide you with all the information you need to weigh your options and proceed with confidence. Get in touch today and take the first step towards your peace of mind.
Party Wall Surveyors Role
Expert Consultation
Our Party Wall Surveying experts guide you through your construction project, ensuring compliance with the Party Wall Act while streamlining the process and minimizing disputes.
Serving Notice
We prepare and serve clear, concise, and legally compliant Party Wall Notices, enhancing the chances of gaining consent from your neighbours while outlining the project’s impact.
Surveyor Appointment
If adjoining owners request a surveyor, our skilled Party Wall Surveyors represent your interests and collaborate with others to ensure fair and impartial resolutions for both parties.
Crafting the Party Wall Award
Our surveyors carefully assess proposed works and draft a thorough Party Wall Award, providing you with peace of mind and confidence to move forward with your project.
Monitoring and Ensuring Compliance
Our Party Wall Surveyors monitor construction progress, ensuring compliance with the Party Wall Award, and verifying proper completion without damage to adjoining properties.
Our Accreditations
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
CABE Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
RICS
Accredited Mediators
Free Party Wall Advice
There’s a huge amount to bear in mind when you’re undertaking construction works, and it can be a challenge to make sure all the legal bases are covered. The good news is that specialist party wall company Icon Surveyors is here to help with up to 15 minutes of FREE telephone advice with an experienced party wall surveyor in London or Surrey. There’s no obligation, and we’ll put the advice in writing if you need it.
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What is a Party Wall Notice?
1. Consent To The Party Wall Notice
This means that the adjoining owner reserves the protections of the Party Wall etc Act 1996, allowing the you (building owner) to commence with your proposed construction work.
2. Dissent And Appoint A Party Wall Surveyor To Act On My Behalf
When adjoining owner’s dissent to Party Wall Notice’s they are invoking the formalities and protections set out by the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Choosing to appoint their own Party Wall Surveyor, will make the building owner duty-bound to appoint a Party Wall Surveyor, the two appointed Party Wall Surveyors will follow the required procedures and agree a Party Wall Award legally protecting both owners.
3. Dissent And Appoint An Agreed Party Wall Surveyor
This option mirrors the second Party Wall Notice response. The only difference being, one Party Wall Surveyor acts impartially on behalf of both yourself (building owner) and the adjoining owner.
FAQs
What is a Party Wall Award?
A Party Wall Award is a legal document that is both drafted and agreed upon by either an Agreed Surveyor or two respective Party Wall Surveyors.
Party Wall Awards are served upon completion of the Party Wall Surveying Procedures. The Party Wall Award gives the Building Owner the legal right to commence the construction works covered within the Party Wall etc Act 1996.
The Party Wall Award, includes various clauses governing the construction works, ensuring the risks posed to the Adjoining Owner’s properties are kept to a minimum.
What is a Party Wall Surveyor?
A Party Wall Surveyor administers Party Wall Surveying Procedures on behalf of their appointing owner, this could be the Building Owner (owner undertaking works) or Adjoining Owner (neighbouring property to works).
A Party Wall Surveyor’s role is to ensure Building Owner’s work proposes the minimal risk possible to the Adjoining Owner’s property as well as ensuring it is fully protected from the proposed construction works.
What is a Section 1 Notice?
Section (1) of the Party Wall Act, deals with a building owner’s new walls being built up to your shared boundary line, referred to as the line of junction within the Act. Serving a Section (1) Notice, enables the building owner to build the proposed wall or walls, usually giving their contractors the legal right of access whilst building the wall.
What is a Section 6 Notice?
Section (6) of the Party Wall Act deals with a building owner’s excavation works. A Section 6 Notice, referred to as a Notice of adjacent excavation within the Act, enables the building owner to excavate within 3m to a depth lower than the adjoining owner’s property
Why Choose Icon Surveyors
Highly qualified
Certified by the leading governing bodies in the property industry
Experienced
More than 20 years of experience in the industry
Local
UK-wide locations mean we’re always close by for your surveying needs.
Competitive Pricing
Offering you the best value for money
