Party Wall Notices
The first stage of a notifiable project. We review your proposals, carry out the Land Registry searches, prepare the correct statutory notices and serve them — then manage every response.
Professionally prepared notices, delivered without unnecessary delays.
A notice served under the wrong section, or to the wrong address, can be invalid. We draft every notice correctly, check it before it goes out, and serve it quickly, so your project is not held up by paperwork.
What is included
- Reviewing your proposals
- Land Registry searches
- Preparing the correct statutory notices
- Serve notice by Royal Mail Tracked 24®
- Managing responses & correspondence
- 10(4) surveyor appointment
Issued in line with the applicable section of the Act.
Each notice must match the work actually being carried out on site. These are the three sections we serve most often.
Section 1
Line of Junction
For a new wall built on or astride the line of junction — a side extension wall, a new boundary wall or a garden wall.
Section 2
Party Structure
For work to a shared wall or structure — cutting in beams, raising or underpinning the wall, removing chimney breasts or weatherproofing.
Section 6
Adjacent Excavation
For digging within 3 metres and deeper than the neighbour's foundations, or within 6 metres on the 45-degree rule — common with basements and deep foundations.
Service has to be valid
We keep a dated record of every notice sent, so the position is never in doubt.
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First-class post
Our default method. Notices are printed, signed and posted to every adjoining owner at the correct address, with proof of posting kept on file.
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Email where agreed
Where an adjoining owner has agreed to electronic service, notices can be served by email in line with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (Electronic Communications) Order 2016.
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A clear record of service
Every notice is carefully documented, with copies of correspondence and delivery records retained. This ensures you have a clear record of when and how notice was given, should any issues arise later.
Consent, dissent or silence
Adjoining owners have 14 days to respond to a notice. Understanding the three outcomes helps you plan the weeks that follow.
Consent in writing. If your neighbour consents to the notice, you can usually proceed with your works once the statutory notice period has expired (or immediately where permitted). For additional protection, we can prepare a Schedule of Condition — a detailed written and photographic record of your neighbour's property before work begins. This provides valuable evidence should any damage claims arise during construction.
Dissent. If your neighbour dissents, the Act requires surveyor(s) to resolve the matter. We'll guide you through the process and prepare the appropriate Party Wall Award, which sets out the rights and responsibilities of both parties, explains how the works should be carried out, and includes a Schedule of Condition to protect everyone involved.
No response after 14 days. The neighbour is treated as having dissented, so an award is required. We send a reminder first, then move the matter forward so the build is not held up.
Ready for your notice to be served?
Send us your drawings or a short description of the works and we'll confirm the notices required and quote a fixed fee.