Party Wall Notices
A Notice must be served correctly in accordance with the Act. in order to avoid significant delays to the proposed works
The Importance of Party Wall Notices
A Building Owner intending to carry out certain work has a strict legal obligation to serve notice in writing upon any Adjoining Owner who may be affected by such work.
It is of paramount importance that notices are served correctly in accordance with the Act. Failure to do so can result in significant delays to the proposed works.
Do I Need to Serve Notice?
If you are proposing to construct a wall on the line of junction, undertake works to existing party or party fence walls or are intending to excavate and pour foundations within 3/6 metres and to lower depth than the foundations of any structure or building belonging to an Adjoining Owner, notices will need to be served in accordance with strict requirements of the Act.
How Can We Help?
- We shall discuss your project and review your drawings to ascertain the full extent of your works pursuant to the Act so that the relevant drawings are selected and correct notices are served
- Advise upon the appropriate means of serving notices
- Carry out Land Registry and Companies House searches to identify the legal ownership of the Adjoining Owners’ properties and how many affected adjoining owners require notices to be served
- Prepare professional notices in full compliance with the Act
- Accompany notices with a self-explanatory and detailed covering letter outlining the procedures of the Act and options available to an Adjoining Owner
- We are more than willing to discuss the content of the notices with Adjoining Owners to provide reassurance that they fully understand the procedures involved
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Party Wall Advice
We pride ourselves in having the necessary experience in being able to competently deal with all types of party wall issues and have very efficient systems in place, which enable us to offer competitive fees, whilst at the same time maintaining the highest level of professionalism. For more information for owners please follow the links below.
A Building Owner is an owner of land who is desirous of exercising rights under the Act. Do you need to serve a notice under The Party Wall Act? If you are planning building works then a Notice may be necessary.
An Adjoining Owner is an occupier or owner of land, buildings, storeys or rooms adjoining those of the building owner and for the purposes only of section 6 within the distances specified in that section.
What Our Clients Say
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“We appointed James for our new-build house connected to an existing property. His service was excellent and the professionalism first-class.”
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“James made the whole process extremely straightforward and reduced the adjoining owner’s surveyor’s fees to almost a third of what was demanded.”
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Juliet Adlington · Google review
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“I don’t usually write reviews unless someone is outstanding and really deserves it — James was exactly that.”
Giles Allen · Google review
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“High integrity, timely and value for money. James was steadfast in defending our best interests throughout an extremely difficult party wall process.”
Michael M · Google review
★★★★★
“James explained the process clearly and gave project-specific advice. Clearly an expert in this field. Highly recommend.”
Andrei Charniauski · Google review
★★★★★
“We appointed James for our new-build house connected to an existing property. His service was excellent and the professionalism first-class.”
Simon Nicholls · Google review
★★★★★
“James made the whole process extremely straightforward and reduced the adjoining owner’s surveyor’s fees to almost a third of what was demanded.”
Emma Eaton · Google review
★★★★★
“We are architects who have used James on a number of projects. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly — we always feel assured with his involvement.”
Hannah Richmond · Google review
★★★★★
“James and the team were excellent. Our party wall review needed careful management and was handled professionally and efficiently.”
Ben Goodrich · Google review
★★★★★
“Thorough, responsive, all over the details and very patient with my questions.”
Juliet Adlington · Google review
★★★★★
“I don’t usually write reviews unless someone is outstanding and really deserves it — James was exactly that.”
Giles Allen · Google review
★★★★★
“High integrity, timely and value for money. James was steadfast in defending our best interests throughout an extremely difficult party wall process.”
Michael M · Google review
