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Party Wall Advice

When carrying out building works that affect shared structures, ensuring compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is essential. Whether you’re a building owner planning to extend or an adjoining owner concerned about a neighbour’s project, our specialist Party Wall advice safeguards your rights and helps you navigate the process smoothly.

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What is Party Wall Advice?

Party Wall Advice involves professional guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, which governs works to shared walls, boundary walls, and excavations near neighbouring properties. We explain your legal responsibilities and rights under the Act, helping you avoid disputes and delays. Our expert surveyors interpret complex legislation, prepare all necessary notices, and guide you through each stage of your project.

When Do You Need Party Wall Advice?

You need Party Wall Advice if:

  • You plan to carry out any work on or adjacent to a party wall or boundary structure shared with another owner.
  • You intend to underpin, raise, or demolish a party wall, or excavate within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building.
  • Your neighbour’s construction might affect your property’s structural integrity.

Failing to serve the correct party wall notice can lead to injunctions, legal challenges, and project delays. Seeking advice early ensures compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996 and helps you obtain an agreed resolution quickly.

Why Choose Lloyd Dixon Group for Party Wall Advice?

  • Specialist Knowledge: Our surveyors are highly experienced in Party Wall matters, keeping up to date with case law and RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) guidance.

  • Local Experts: Based in London, we understand common challenges in dense urban settings—narrow boundaries, Victorian terraces, and multiple owners.

  • Comprehensive Service: From initial consultation to dispute resolution, we manage every aspect: notice preparation, schedules of condition, and acting as appointed or agreed surveyor.

  • Transparent Fees: You’ll receive a clear, written estimate upfront with no hidden costs.

 

  • Conflict Prevention: We strive to prevent disputes by clarifying rights and responsibilities, ensuring both building owners and adjoining owners are fairly represented.

What Services Are Included in Party Wall Advice?

  1. Preliminary Consultation
    • Review of proposed works under the Party Wall Act 1996
    • Advice on when and how to serve notices

  2. Notice Preparation & Service
    • Drafting and serving Section 1 notices for building owners
    • Adjoining owner’s response templates and guidance

  3. Schedules of Condition
    • Detailed survey reports of adjoining properties before works commence
    • Photographic and written documentation to record existing conditions

  4. Appointing a Party Wall Surveyor
    • Acting as your appointed surveyor or as an agreed surveyor where both parties consent
    • Ensuring impartiality and compliance with the Act

  5. Party Wall Awards & Agreements
    • Drafting legally binding Party Wall Awards where disputes arise
    • Facilitating amicable agreements to prevent escalation

  6. Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation and negotiation where disagreements occur
    • Advice on escalating to the county court if necessary

How Does The Party Wall Advice Process Work?

  • Initial Enquiry
    • You contact us with details of your planned works (e.g., extension, excavation).
    • We discuss how the Party Wall Act applies and confirm whether notices are required.

  • Site Visit & Assessment
    • A surveyor visits your property and neighbouring premises (if possible) to assess the situation.
    • We identify any potential party wall issues and outline the steps needed.

  • Notice Drafting & Service
    • For building owners: we prepare and serve Section 1 notices (including Section 3 notices if excavating near a neighbour).
    • For adjoining owners: we advise on how to respond and whether to appoint your own surveyor.

  • Schedule of Condition
    • Before works begin, we inspect and record the neighbour’s property condition to protect both parties from unfounded damage claims.

  • Award Preparation or Agreement
    • If both parties consent to a single surveyor, we act as “Agreed Surveyor” and produce a Party Wall Award.

    • If either party appoints separate surveyors, we liaise with the other surveyor(s) and draft an Award or resolve matters by majority decisions.

  • Ongoing Support
    • We answer any queries during the build, arrange follow-up inspections if required, and help resolve emergent issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Party Wall Notice?


A Party Wall Notice is a written document served by a building owner under Section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, detailing the proposed works and giving adjoining owners at least two months’ notice. It informs neighbours of the scope, timing, and potential impact.

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