In addition to our primary disciplines, Kirkham Board Associates’ experienced and competent staff can also provide consultancy in the following scopes of works:

• Party Wall matters

• We are able to provide advice on the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996, acting as Surveyor or Agreed Surveyor. A brief explanation of the Party Wall Act is below:-

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 was introduced to govern disputes between property owners where work must be carried out which affects a party wall or involves excavating close to a neighbouring building.

A party wall is a wall shared by two properties, such as the wall which divides with a pair of semi-detached houses or properties in a terrace.

Before any work which falls within the scope of the Act can be undertaken, a notice must be served on any affected adjoining owners, and their written consent obtained. Should they not wish to give their consent they must appoint a Surveyor who will work with the Surveyor appointed by the party planning the works to agree an ‘Award’.

Note - This also applies to certain excavations undertaken within 3m/6m of a neighbouring building.