A proper Party Wall Notice must include:
If a notice is invalid, your works could be delayed, and you may need to re-serve it, costing you valuable time. A valid notice ensures your project remains compliant and helps avoid unnecessary disputes.
While it’s possible to draft a notice yourself, mistakes are common — and an invalid notice can cause costly delays. By instructing a qualified surveyor, you can be confident that your notices are correct, compliant, and served properly. At Christopher Anthony Surveyors, we prepare and serve notices on behalf of our clients, ensuring the process is smooth from the start.
Find out more about our Party Wall Notice service here.
A: Two months for works to a party wall or structure, and one month for new boundary walls or excavations.
A: You will need to serve a fresh notice, which can delay your project start.
A: If they do not reply within 14 days, the law treats this as a “dissent,” and the Party Wall process must move forward with surveyors appointed.
If you are planning works in London that may fall under the Party Wall Act, our team can help.
Government guidance: Party Wall etc. Act 1996
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