Party wall notices done properly — and faster than most firms manage
An invalid notice is the single most common reason a party wall matter is delayed. We draft every notice under the right section, check it internally before it goes out, and serve it within 24 hours — so your project is not held up by paperwork.
Four reasons builders and owners choose us for the notice stage
Served within 24 hours
Most firms take several days to turn a notice around. We aim to serve within 24 hours of instruction, because the notice stage is often on your project's critical path.
Free reminder letter
If a neighbour does not respond within 14 days, we send a follow-up reminder letter at no extra charge. It is polite, clear and designed to prompt a decision.
Senior surveyor drafting
Your notice is drafted by a qualified party wall surveyor, not passed to a junior or administrator. That is why they tend to be valid first time and stand up if a dispute follows.
Explained in plain English
Neighbours respond faster when they understand what they are being asked. We write notices that set out the work clearly, explain the 14-day window, and make consent or dissent simple.
How we compare to other firms for notice serving
Other firmsHow notices are served
Service has to be valid. We keep a clear record of every notice sent.
First-class post
Our default method. Notices are printed, signed and posted to every adjoining owner at the correct address.
Email where agreed
We can serve by email when the adjoining owner has consented to electronic service, in line with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (Electronic Communications) Order 2016.
We keep copies of every notice, proof of posting and any email read receipts. If a dispute later arises over whether notice was properly given, you have a clear paper trail.
Issued under the correct part of the Act
A notice served under the wrong section can be invalid. We make sure each notice matches the actual work on site.
Building on the boundary line
For new walls built on or astride the line of junction — such as a side extension wall or a new boundary wall.
Work on an existing party wall
For work to a shared wall or structure — cutting in beams, raising or underpinning the wall, removing chimney breasts, or weatherproofing.
Excavating near a neighbour
For digging within 3 metres and deeper than the neighbour's foundations, or within 6 metres on the 45-degree rule — common in basements and deep foundations.
Notices your neighbour will actually understand
A party wall notice is a legal document, but it does not have to read like one. We draft notices that set out the work clearly, explain what the neighbour needs to do, and avoid unnecessary jargon. The result is fewer confused phone calls, fewer delayed responses, and a better relationship with the adjoining owner before work starts.
- Clear description of the proposed work
- Plain explanation of the 14-day response window
- Simple consent / dissent options
- Contact details for questions
Why use us for notices
We handle the whole notice stage in-house, so nothing is missed or passed to a junior.