Faulkner Surveyors
Faulkner Surveyors for Party Wall Building Works Chesham
If you are planning Party Wall Building Works Chesham near a shared wall, boundary, or close to your neighbour’s home, the law says you may need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. That’s where we help you.
Faulkner Surveyors help Chesham homeowners follow the right steps when building near a neighbour’s wall or boundary.
We make sure everything is done properly, fairly, and without stress—so you can get on with your project peacefully.
Who Does a Party Wall Belong To?
A party wall is simply wall that sits between your and your neighbours, and you both share it. You will usually find these in terraced or semi-detached houses where the homes are joined together.
So who owns it? Both neighbours have equal rights.
This means:
You cannot just start building on or altering the wall without telling your neighbour.
Both of you have rights over the wall, but also responsibilities.
Any work involving that wall usually needs a Party Wall Notice and possibly an agreement, depending on what kind of work it is.
Faulkner Surveyors explain everything clearly to you. If you’re the person doing the work, we’ll help you serve notice properly. If you’re the neighbour, we will help you understand your rights and how to respond.
What is the 3 Metre Rule for Party Wall Building Works Chesham?
The 3 metre rule comes from the Party Wall Act and is designed to stop any surprises when someone digs or builds near a neighbouring property.
How it works:
If you work dig within 3 metres of your neighbours property, and your foundations (the base of your building) go deeper than their foundations, you must serve a Section 6 Party Wall Notice.
This is important because digging too close to someone else’s home can cause cracks or structural damage. The law helps protect both parties by making sure a surveyor is involved to review plans and inspect conditions before work starts.
Faulkner Surveyors check whether this rule applies to your project. If it does, we help you:
Serve the right notice
Provide drawings or plans if needed
Handle your neighbour’s response professionally
It’s all about being responsible and avoiding conflict or damage down the line.
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My Neighbour Didn’t Give Me a Party Wall Notice – What Should I Do?
If your neighbour starts work on a shared wall, near your property, or within 3-6 metres depending on the depth of their digging, and you have not received a Party Wall Notice, they may not be following the law correctly.
The below is mentioned what you can do:
1. Try talking to your neighbour first. They might not know the rules, and a friendly chat could fix things some time.
2. If that doesn’t work, call Faulkner Surveyors. We will guide you for the next step.
You do have the right to stop certain building work until the legal process is followed properly. We can:
1. Advise you on your legal position
2. Help get a surveyor involved
3. Help protect your home from any damage or disruption
4. It’s better to act early than deal with problems later.
Not Sure if It’s a Party Wall or Boundary Wall? Here’s the Difference
On this we can confused easily between a party wall and a boundary wall because they are similar—but they’re not the same according to the rules.
The difference are below explain:-
- A party wall is a wall shared by two properties. It sits on the boundary line and is owned by both neighbours. You’ll find these in terraced or semi-detached houses. The Party Wall Act applies here.
- A boundary wall is a wall or fence that sits on one person’s land, even if it’s at the edge of the property. It usually belongs to just one neighbour. The Party Wall Act usually does not apply unless the wall is shared.
Faulkner Surveyors can help you figure out exactly what kind of wall you’re dealing with.
This matters because starting work without understanding the wall type can lead to legal issues or disputes with your neighbour.