Party Wall Act

If you are thinking of altering or extending your home, this Act may apply to you.

This is not a service we are able to offer however the following information may help you decide on whether the Act applies to your project.

An Additional Responsibility For Owners

The Party Act came into force on 1 July 1996 and applies throughout England and Wales.

It provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to Party Walls, Boundary Walls and Excavations near Neighbouring Buildings.

Anyone intending to carry out work of the kinds described in the Act must give Adjoining Owners notice of their intentions.

For further detailed information contact your Local Council.

Or the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors on
Telephone 01424 883300

Or visit www.partywalls.org.uk

Or obtain the Free Explanatory Booklet produced by the Government by clicking on the booklet above.

Alternatively copies of this booklet can be obtained from;

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Eland house
Bressenden Place
London
SW1E 5DU

Telephone 020 7944 300