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The Party Wall Act applies to certain building work on or close to a boundary. It sets down the rights and duties of owners undertaking works and also provides protection to the adjoining owners.
The Party Wall Surveyor's duty is to examine the proposed works and ensure that they are properly designed and are executed in a manner which is not likely to cause damage to adjoining buildings or property. A detailed record of the condition of the adjoining propery is also made so that if damage is caused it can be identified and then made good.
For illustrations of the type of work that is covered by the Party Wall Act click the "Party Wall Works" link at the top of this page.
To request specific advice click this link:-
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The Defence of Stalingrad (the Party Wall Act did not apply).
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If you propose to undertake work to a Party Wall or close to a neighbouring building or property it is possible that the works will fall under the terms of the Party Wall Act requiring notice to be served. It is important to consult a Party Wall Surveyor soon because notices may need to be served two months before works start. Click the 'What Notices do I need?' link at the top of this page for advice on which notices are necessary.
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If you have received a Party Wall Notice advising you that a neighbour proposes to undertake works which fall under the Act you should consult a Party Wall Surveyor. Normally all surveyor's fees are paid by the person who wishes to undertake the work and the person who receives the notice is not liable for any fees or costs. if you sign a Party Wall agreement before taking advice you could loose much of the protection given by the Act including the right to require a schedule of condition of your property to be made and the right to appoint a surveyor.
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As a practice we generally encourage neighbours to consent to notices as long as the works are minor domestic work (excluding most basements) and as long as the notice that is served includes satisfactory undertakings including the undertaking to have a Schedule of Condition of the adjoining property professionally prepared before works start.
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You can view or download the Party Wall Act or the Government's Explanatory Booklet on the Act using the links at the top of this page. You can also download notices from the 'Download Free Notices' link at the top of this page. Please note that the free notices are basic legal notices that do not include the undertakings mentioned above. The undertakings are specific to the proposed works and we recommend the 'bespoke' notices be used to give neighbours more comfort and assurances and to encourage a consent. We charge a nominal fee to prepare and serve the bespoke notices
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Watson Woods Partnership are experienced Architects and Party Wall Surveyors based in London. Robert Watson is a registered Architect and a Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. For more detailed or specific advice please contact Robert Watson (tel: 0207 720 9609 - fax: 0207 738 8924) or e-mail surveyor@partywall.info
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We provide free advice. To obtain advice click the "Free Advice" link above and we'll get back to you shortly. Alternatively we are happy to offer advice over the telephone.
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