LATEST BLOG POSTS: Party Wall Questions
Welcome to Peter Barry’s blog posts. You’ll find a range of topics focussing on issues that are important to our clients where we try to answer the questions that we regularly get asked.
Can You Start Building Work Without a Party Wall Agreement?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
In some cases, you may be able to start building work without a party wall agreement. But if your work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you should not start building without following the correct process. If the Act applies and you proceed without serving notice, your neighbour may take legal action. This can delay your project or even stop it completely. In this guide, we ...
In some cases, you may be able to start building work without a party wall agreement. But if your work falls under the Party ...
Boundary Wall vs Party Wall: What’s the Difference?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
In simple terms, a boundary wall marks the edge of your land, while a party wall is shared between two properties and may be ...
What happens if you don’t have a party wall agreement?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If your building work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and you do not follow the correct process, it can cause ...
Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for a Conservatory?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
In some cases, you may need a party wall agreement for a conservatory project. Most conservatories involve new foundations, ...
Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement for Chimney Breast Removal?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If you are removing a chimney breast attached to a shared wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 will apply. This is because the ...
Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversions?
Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If your loft conversion involves structural work to a shared wall, you will need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 ...
Are Foundations Getting Deeper? A Look at Modern Building Practice and Party Wall Implications
Monday, 28th July 2025 | by: Matthew Price
At Peter Barry Surveyors, we have to consider how the foundations of a client's kitchen extension interact with neighbouring properties and the Party Wall Act. It’s a fair question, especially when comparing older properties with modern builds. And while the regulations themselves haven’t explicitly mandated deeper foundations, the reality on site tells a different story. Whether you’re ...
At Peter Barry Surveyors, we have to consider how the foundations of a client's kitchen extension interact with neighbouring ...
Understanding Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act: Enclosure Cost Payments
Tuesday, 7th January 2025 | by: Matthew Price
What is Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act? Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act addresses the financial aspect of ...
Basement Extension Quotations
Monday, 2nd December 2024 | by: Matthew Price
When we receive an enquiry from a property owner who wishes to undertake work, our knowledgeable team will review the ...
What to do when your neighbour ignores the party wall act
Friday, 6th January 2023 | by: Peter Barry
It is not uncommon to discover that your neighbour has gone ahead, or is about to go ahead, with building works that fall ...
