Party Wall Surveys
Are you planning to carry out building works near your shared boundary?
If so, there may be a legal requirement for you to formally notify neighbours of your plans.
When do I need to inform my neighbour?
Your neighbour should be informed when certain types of works are being planned, such as:
- Building on the boundary of your two properties, e.g. building a new building.
- Works on an existing party wall or structure, e.g. making a wall taller or cutting into it.
- Digging closely to the foundation level of their property.
How IQS can help
First of all, we can help you determine whether the works you wish to undertake fall within the remit of the act.
Serve Notice
Draft and serve the appropriate notice on the adjoining owner(s).
Schedule Of Condition
Carry out schedule of condition on the adjoining owners’ property to record its current state in case any dispute arise at a later date.
Drawings and Plans
Agree the content of works to be undertaken and draft appropriate plans and drawings.
Once we have agreed the works, the documents will be signed, dated and then served on the appropriate parties. These works must then be adhered to.
For further information please contact our team to discuss.
What is a party wall / party structure?
The Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 describes a wall as being a ‘party wall’ if it straddles the boundary of land of two or more different owners, and also where it stands wholly on one owners land, but it is used by two or more owners to separate their buildings. The term ‘party structure’ also appears within the Act and is used where the dividing structure is approached by separate staircases or entrances, an example of this would be in flats where the floor/ceiling is deemed to be a party structure. Informing your neighbour(s) should be done first in person, to help maintain a healthy relationship, and then through serving notice
