If you are planning to make home improvements to your property, you may need a party wall agreement before you can start the build. The Party Wall etc Act 1996 is the relevant legislation that comes into force for certain types of building works that affect (and potentially cause damage to) a wall or structure
The Party Wall Act 1996 serves as a framework for preventing and resolving party wall disputes. Building owners who are considering starting work on or near a party wall must give adjoining owners notice of their intention. For their part, adjoining owners get a say in what works are carried out, the opportunity to agree
Are you considering building works that fall within the scope of the Party Wall Act 1996? Or have you received a Party Wall Notice to inform you of proposed works that may be affecting your property? Unsure about what to do next? As experienced party wall surveyors, Foundation Surveyors should be your first port of