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About our Party Wall Services
Smith Heritage Surveyors are experts in the Party Wall Act and what it means for your property. If you are planning work near a neighbour’s boundary, you must comply with all requirements of the Act to avoid legal repercussions. Our chartered surveyors can guide you through each step of the Party Wall process, ensuring that you fully comply with all requirements.
If you have been issued with a Party Wall Notice from a neighbour, we can also provide support to check that all legalities are correct and ensure that your property’s interests are protected.
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What is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is an act of parliament that requires anyone proposing works to their property to formally notify the owners of the neighbouring properties with a shared boundary, or ‘party wall’, before commencement. The Party Wall Act applies to properties in England and Wales.
The Act provides a framework for approaching three types of building work:
- Work being carried out to an existing shared wall
- Building new structures across the boundary of two or more properties
- Excavating near to neighbouring properties
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What we can do
- Help building owners serve the correct notices in accordance with the Party Wall Act and liaise with neighbours’ surveyors
- Support building owners to prepare a Schedule of Condition and Party Wall Award
- For neighbouring owners, we can review notices to ensure that they are valid and have been served correctly
- Support neighbouring owners to agree the Party Wall Award and Schedule of Condition
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Book a Party Wall consultation
Smith Heritage Surveyors can help you kickstart your building project as smoothly as possible. With a host of experience and specialised RICS qualifications, our chartered surveyors will help you navigate the complex Party Wall Act and all its requirements.
Get your project started and book a Party Wall consultation with Smith Heritage Surveyors today.
Our portfolio
Party Wall case study
Resolving a Party Wall Dispute for a Residential Property Owner
Our team was engaged to act as party wall surveyors for a dispute between two neighboring residential property owners. The dispute arose when one of the owners decided to carry out renovation works that required excavating near the boundary line between the two properties.
The other owner, who shared a party wall with the first owner, was concerned about potential damage to their property during the excavation works. They were also concerned about noise, dust, and disruption that could be caused during the works.
Our experienced party wall surveyors were able to facilitate communication and negotiations between the two parties, helping them to reach an agreement that satisfied both parties’ concerns. We provided clear guidance on the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensuring that both parties were aware of their rights and obligations under the legislation.
We also provided advice on the appropriate methods for monitoring and minimizing any potential damage or disruption to the neighboring property during the excavation works. This included recommending the installation of vibration monitoring equipment and scheduling the works at a time that minimized disruption to the neighboring property owner.
Thanks to our expertise and guidance, we were able to help the two property owners resolve their dispute amicably and avoid costly and time-consuming legal proceedings. The parties were able to proceed with the renovation works, and both parties were satisfied with the outcome.
This case study highlights the importance of engaging experienced party wall surveyors to resolve disputes between neighboring property owners. By providing clear guidance and advice, we were able to help the parties reach an agreement that satisfied both parties’ concerns and avoided further conflict
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To request a quote or enquire about any of our services, get in touch with the Smith Heritage team today.