Party Wall Surveyors in Salford

Whether you are planning works involving a party wall or a party structure on a property in Salford - or if you’ve received a party wall notice from a neighbour and need advice - our knowledgeable surveyors can help. 

With extensive experience in managing works that fall under the Party Wall Act, we can ensure your project progresses smoothly and adheres to the rules of the act. Should a dispute occur we can help resolve things as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary delays and disruptions.

For expert advice and support relating to the party wall act, including party wall disputes: 

Call our Manchester office on 0161 669 2267, email or complete our enquiry form.

Failing to serve notice can lead to significant delays as your neighbour can serve an injunction to stop the work while a resolution is reached.

Although serving a party wall notice might seem like an uncecessary formality, it is a legal obligation that also offers vital protections. These include the right to access a neighbour’s property for essential works and, in some cases, the ability to seek contributions for repairs to shared structures.

The Act was designed to balance the rights of both the property owner and those of their neighbour, facilitating necessary construction while safeguarding against potential damage or undue inconvenience to adjoining properties. With consent in place you can get on with the work, and with the right paperwork in place, should a dispute occur it can be usually resolved quickly and easily. 

View our frequently asked questions or contact one of our expert surveyors for more infrmation.

Boundary disputes are becoming increasingly common possibly due to the increase in property prices and land values. If you think that someone has encroached on your land, that would be classified as a boundary dispute and cannot be dealt with under the Party Wall Act.

Easton Bevins has experts specialising in this complex area and can also provide expert witness services if required. 

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Also, anyone applying for planning permission will be reminded to check whether the act applies to their project. But smaller building projects, carried out under permitted development, often don’t require planning permission - so there is no reminder.

Also, some contractors carrying out smaller works either do not understand the act, or simply do not see it as relevant or necessary, putting projects and people at risk.

What to do if a neighbour starts work without serving notice

A good first option is to politely point out the oversight and ask them to stop work and serve notice, this usually achieves the desired result.

What to do if a neighbour carries on with the work without an agreement

If this does not work, you can apply for an injunction to stop the work. This can delay a project by anything from one month to six months, or more. And, if a builder has already started work, they may continue to charge after it has been stopped. In addition, if any damage has been caused, significant fines may be incurred.

Get professional advice before things escalate.

Getting a professional involved can help take the emotion out of a situation. Ultimately the Party Wall Act is to everyone’s advantage, and in our experience, in the majority of cases a resolution is without the need for costly legal battles. Our fees start from as little as £150, so it makes good sense to do things properly from the start.

The origins of the 1996 Party Wall Act can be traced right back to The Great Fire of London, which lead to reassessing party walls and to ways of restricting the spread of fire between adjacent properties. Over the years, the Act has evolved to address modern construction challenges, while retaining its fundamental aim of balancing the rights of property owners with those of their neighbours.

Whether you are a private homeowner, a neighbour, or a property developer, we offer expert advice relating to the Party Wall Act.

As a member of RICS, we bring vast experience in all areas of the property and construction industry, ensuring unparalleled service. Known for our clear advice and dependable service, Easton Bevins ensures your project is handled with care.