Party Wall Agreements Amersham

When it comes to Party Wall Agreements Amersham, it pays to have a trusted, local expert by your side.

At Faulkner Surveyors, we specialise in helping homeowners, developers, and adjoining property owners navigate the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with ease and confidence.

Based locally, we bring not just technical knowledge—but a practical understanding of how to handle neighbourly matters with care.

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When Do You Legally Need a Party Wall Agreements Amersham?

You must have a Party Wall Agreements Amersham if your building works are covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This is the law, so you need to do it if your work comes under this act.

This typically includes:

Changing, making longer, or cutting into a wall that both neighbours share.
Putting up a new wall right at or on the edge of the property line.
Digging within 3 to 6 metres of your neighbour’s building, depending on how deep you go.

No matter if you are planning to do a loft conversion, a rear extension, or a basement dig, if the work will have an effect on your neighbour’s place, you usually need to have an agreement.

We are your local experts; we help homeowners and people who build in Amersham. We make sure you follow the rules, stay out of trouble, and keep your projects moving forward.

What Rights Do Adjoining Owners Have Under the Party Wall Act?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives adjoining owners (those whose property is next to or shares a wall with the building undergoing work) several key rights to ensure their property is protected and their concerns are fairly addressed.

1. The Right to Receive Notice

Adjoining owners need to get a written Party Wall Notice before you start any of these works. This lets them have time to know what will happen and what they want to do.

2. The Right to Consent or Dispute the Works

They can say yes to the work, or they can disagree. If there is a problem, each owner can choose a Party Wall Surveyor, or both owners can pick the same one. The surveyor will then write a Party Wall Award. This sets out the clear rules for what work has to be done.

3. The Right to a Schedule of Condition

Before any work starts, the owner next door can ask for a Schedule of Condition. This is a detailed report with photos. It shows the way their property looks right now. This helps protect them if the work causes any damage to their place.

4. The Right to Protection from Damage

The building owner must make sure not to damage the property next door. If there is any damage, the owner next door can ask for repairs or money back. This is covered in the Party Wall Award.

5. The Right to Proper Notice for Access

Sometimes, the building owner may need to go onto the land next door. This should be done with proper notice and only for work that is about the Party Wall Act. The owner next door can say yes, but can also set good and fair rules for when and how the land can be used.

How Can a Party Wall Surveyor Protect You from Disputes and Delays?

A Party Wall Surveyor plays a key role in making sure your building project doesn’t lead to unnecessary neighbour disputes or costly delays. By serving the correct notices, preparing legally binding agreements, and ensuring compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, they keep everything on track.

They also carry out a Schedule of Condition—a detailed report of the neighbour’s property before works begin—to help avoid arguments over damage later. If a dispute arises, the surveyor acts as an impartial expert, helping to resolve matters fairly and efficiently.

At Faulkner Surveyors, we’re here to guide you through the process and protect your interests—so your project in Amersham runs smoothly from start to finish.

What Is a Party Wall Award – and How Does It Differ from an Agreement?

A Party Wall Agreement is an informal term often used when both neighbours agree to the proposed works after receiving a Party Wall Notice. It’s a mutual, written consent—no dispute, no surveyor needed.

A Party Wall Award, on the other hand, is a legal document prepared by one or more Party Wall Surveyors when there’s a dispute or no consent given.

It sets out:

Unlike a simple agreement, a Party Wall Award is legally binding and ensures both parties are protected under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

At Faulkner Surveyors, we handle both agreements and awards—making sure everything is done properly, fairly, and without delays.