Party Wall etc. Act 1996 · England & Wales
Professional Party Wall Surveyors you can trust.
Clear, practical advice for homeowners, neighbours and builders under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We help your project progress smoothly while protecting everyone's legal rights.
- Coverage
- England & Wales
- Approach
- Independent
- Response
- Same day
Trusted Services
Considered advice across every stage of a Party Wall matter.
Whether you're planning building works, responding to a notice from a neighbour, or navigating a dispute, we deliver measured, professional guidance from first enquiry through to completion.
Party Wall Notices
Correctly drafted and served notices that meet the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — protecting your project from the outset.
Read moreBoundary Wall Advice
Straightforward guidance on shared boundaries, ownership questions and works that affect a neighbouring property.
Read moreHomeowner Guidance
One-to-one support for homeowners planning extensions, loft conversions, basements and renovations.
Read moreDispute Resolution
Fair, impartial resolution of Party Wall disagreements — from appointment through to a formal Party Wall Award.
Read moreWhy Choose Jason Edworthy
Calm expertise, fair outcomes.
Building work near a shared boundary can feel daunting. Our role is to remove the guesswork — protecting your interests while keeping the relationship with your neighbours intact.
Speak to a SurveyorYears of experience
Decades of hands-on Party Wall work across residential and mixed-use projects.
Independent advice
Unbiased guidance that protects your legal rights and your working relationships.
Professional communication
Clear correspondence with neighbours, architects, solicitors and contractors.
Fast response
Prompt replies and realistic timelines — we know building projects can't wait.
Practical legal guidance
The Act explained in plain English, focused on what matters for your project.
Stress-free process
A calm, measured approach that keeps neighbours on-side and works moving.
How The Process Works
A clear six-step path from enquiry to build.
- 01
Check the Act applies
We review your proposals and confirm whether Party Wall notices are required.
- 02
Serve Notice
Correctly drafted notices are served on all adjoining owners within statutory timeframes.
- 03
Neighbour response
Neighbours consent, dissent or fail to respond — each route is handled appropriately.
- 04
Surveyor appointment
Where a dispute is deemed to arise, surveyors are appointed to represent each party.
- 05
Party Wall Award
A written Award records the works, protections and any Schedule of Condition.
- 06
Construction begins
Works proceed with clarity, safeguards in place and everyone's rights respected.
About Jason Edworthy
Experienced surveyors, on your side.
We help homeowners, neighbours and property professionals navigate Party Wall matters with confidence. Our practice is built on straightforward communication, deep familiarity with the Act, and a commitment to fair outcomes for everyone involved.
Whether you're extending, converting, or responding to works next door, you'll find a considered, human approach — free from jargon and rooted in decades of practical experience.
Read our storyFAQs
Common questions, honest answers.
A short guide to the questions we hear most often. Can't see yours? Get in touch — we're glad to help.
View All FAQsWhat is a Party Wall?
A Party Wall is a wall that stands on the boundary between two properties, or a wall shared by two buildings. Floors and structures separating flats can also fall within the Act.
Do I need a Party Wall Notice?
If your works affect a shared wall, structure or excavations close to a neighbour, notice is likely required. A short conversation is usually enough to establish this.
Who pays surveyor fees?
The building owner (the party doing the works) generally pays reasonable surveyor fees, including those of the adjoining owner's surveyor where appointed.
What happens if my neighbour disagrees?
A dissent isn't a refusal — it simply triggers the surveyor appointment process, which results in a Party Wall Award allowing the works to proceed lawfully.
How do I get started?
Get in touch with a brief description of your project. We'll advise whether the Act applies and outline the next steps clearly.
Get in touch
Planning building work near a shared boundary?
Speak to a qualified Party Wall Surveyor before works begin. A short conversation can save weeks of delay and protect your relationship with your neighbours.
Contact Jason Edworthy