Service Of Notice

Our Service of Notice makes starting the Party Wall process simple and compliant. We prepare and serve the correct notices on your neighbours so your project can proceed under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Fixed Fee and What It Covers

Fee: £50 plus VAT per instruction
Land Registry searches: £7 plus VAT per register
Coverage: Up to three Adjoining Owner notices under one instruction. If more than three Adjoining Owners are affected, we will discuss a fair additional fee.

Included in the service

Land Registry ownership and address checks
Explanatory notes and a form of consent for neighbours
Preparation and service of the Party Wall Notice
Stamped addressed envelope to assist prompt reply
Follow-up Ten Day Notices where a neighbour does not respond
Advice on next steps if consent or dissent is received

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When you need to serve a Party Wall Notice

You must serve a notice before works that fall within the Act, including:

Alterations to a shared or party wall
Building a new wall on or near the boundary
Excavations close to a neighbouring structure

Unsure whether your works are notifiable? Send us your drawings and we will advise.

Learn more about notices in our recent blog post here. What Makes a Party Wall Notice Valid

Why use Christopher Anthony Surveyors

Fixed, transparent pricing
Notices prepared correctly and served on time
Clear guidance on consent, dissent and next steps
Regulated and experienced Party Wall surveyors covering North London and Hertfordshire

What happens after the notice is served

Consent received: works may proceed subject to any agreed conditions. We recommend a Schedule of Condition for both owners’ protection.
No reply after 14 days: this is treated as a deemed dissent. Surveyors are appointed and a Party Wall Award is prepared.
Dissent received: we guide you through the Award process as Building Owner Surveyor or as Agreed Surveyor.

Building Owner Surveyor service
Adjoining Owner Surveyor service

How much does the Service of Notice cost?

The fee is £50 plus VAT per instruction, covering up to three Adjoining Owners. Land Registry searches are charged at £7 plus VAT per register.

Do I need to serve multiple notices?

Yes, each Adjoining Owner must receive the correct notice. Our fixed fee covers up to three owners under one instruction. If there are more than three, we will quote a small additional fee.

What information do you need to prepare the notice?

Your name and address, a description of the proposed works, site address, likely start date, and any drawings. For excavation works we will need a section detail showing the location and depth of the proposed foundations. We will obtain ownership details via Land Registry.

How long before work should I serve a notice?

Typically one to two months before the intended start date, depending on the type of work. We will advise the correct statutory period.

What happens if my neighbour does not reply?

After 14 days of no response the law treats it as a dissent. We issue a Ten Day Notice and then surveyors are appointed to agree a Party Wall Award.

Helpful resources

UK Government guidance: Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Ready to instruct us?

Appointing Christopher Anthony Surveyors is simple. Follow these steps to get started:

Download our Letter of Appointment (PDF), complete the letter with your details.

Attach your drawings If available, send us your proposed plans or sketches. This helps us confirm whether the Party Wall Act applies and ensures the right notices are prepared.

Return the documents - Email the completed Letter of Appointment and any drawings to info@christopheranthony.org.uk or upload them through our contact form.

We do the rest

Once received, we will:

Check your drawings and project details
Carry out the Land Registry searches
Draft and serve the Party Wall Notices correctly
Provide clear guidance on the next steps