Works to shared walls, on the boundary, or excavating near a neighbour's structure engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: notices must be served, and where neighbours dissent, an award drawn up by surveyors.
- Assessment of which works engage the Act
- Notice drafting and service
- Schedule of condition coordination
- Award coordination with appointed surveyors
Do I always need a party wall agreement? +
Only when your works are notifiable under the Act: cutting into a shared wall, building at the boundary, or excavating within 3 or 6 metres depending on depth. We assess this at design stage.
What if my neighbour refuses to respond? +
Silence counts as dissent under the Act, and the surveyor procedure resolves it without needing their cooperation. It is designed for exactly that case.
