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Protect Your Property and Minimise Disputes

Don’t let potential disputes disrupt your project or relationships. Charles Garth’s experienced party wall surveyors navigate the complexities of the Party Wall Act 1996 with expertise and diplomacy, safeguarding your rights and ensuring positive outcomes for all neighbours involved.

The Party Wall Etc Act 1996 aims to prevent or resolve disputes concerning work on party walls, boundary walls and close to neighbouring properties. It is separate from planning or building regulations control.

Preserve Harmony and Prevent Disputes: We guide you through the act’s requirements, ensuring timely notices, clear communication, and fair agreements to maintain positive neighbourly relationships
Protect Your Property and Investments: Our in-depth inspections and expert guidance safeguard your property from damage, ensuring proper construction methods and adherence to legal obligations
Save Time and Money: We streamline the process, minimising delays and costs associated with unresolved disputes, keeping your project on track and budget
Impartial and Fair Resolutions: When disagreements arise, we act as independent experts or agreed surveyors, crafting Party Wall Awards that protect everyone’s interests and ensure equitable solutions
Construction Expertise and Collaborative Approach: Our understanding of building practices and commitment to collaborative communication ensures the best possible outcomes for all parties involved

Navigating the Party Wall Act 1996

Understanding the Party Wall Etc Act 1996 is crucial for protecting your property and ensuring smooth, respectful relations with your neighbours. Here’s a simplified overview:

What the Act Does:

Authorises work on party walls: Allows you to legally make necessary repairs, alterations, or additions to a shared wall
Protects neighbouring properties: Ensures the work is conducted responsibly, minimising disruption and potential damage to your neighbour’s property
Defines cost responsibilities: Outlines how the costs associated with the work are shared fairly between property owners

When You Need to Give Notice:

The Act requires you to notify all owners of the party wall at least two months before starting work if you plan to:

Repair or modify an existing shared wall, floor, or structure
Build a new wall or building on a shared boundary
Excavate within 3 or 6 meters of a neighbouring structure

Efficient resolution of party wall disputes

Our experienced RICS-accredited surveyors have a wealth of experience in navigating and resolving party wall disputes. We have excellent knowledge of the Party Wall Etc Act 1996 and work per its requirements to make an impartial and fair decision on how each dispute should be resolved.

We use our construction expertise and experience combined with a collaborative approach to ensure we work effectively with all parties involved to reach the best possible outcome. We can:

Act as your Agreed Surveyor: We provide impartial assessments and fair resolutions, upholding the interests of all parties involved
Guide you through the process: We explain your rights and obligations under the Party Wall Act, keeping you informed and in control
Advocate for your interests: We negotiate on your behalf, ensuring a cost-effective and practical solution that meets your needs
Liaise with your neighbour and their surveyor: We facilitate open communication and collaboration to reach a mutually agreeable outcome

Charles Garth

Party Wall Survey

Protect Your Property and Minimise Disputes

Navigating the Party Wall Act 1996

Efficient resolution of party wall disputes

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