Party Wall Surveyors

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to protect the rights of the developer or those carrying out building work and the rights of their adjoining neighbours.

Building owners who propose to carry out certain works subject to the Party Wall Act must follow correct procedures. It is normal to appoint a PARTY WALL SURVEYOR to act for either the "developer" or the adjoining owner of land or building and serve certain notices at least one month before commencing certain types of work on or within 6m of a party wall structure or boundary line or fence.

Tari Willis Associates provide this service and agree condition of each property or design with the third party and agree reasonable method of working and agree the award. Appropriate documents are prepared for all to sign.

One of the main areas of concerns are when work is proposed on the party wall such as underpinning, or deep excavations and foundations within 3m to 6m of the boundary.

Tari Willis Associates as structural engineers assess that the design is safe and the method of working being specified is adequate.

If you are concerned about this please contact us for a free initial consultation whether you are the "developer" or householder proposing to carry out this work, or you have been notified by a neighbour who is about to carry out such work that may affect your property or land.