Party wall guides for your area.
Straight-talking advice for homeowners across Swindon, Bath, Oxford, Reading, Cheltenham and Bristol. Written by FPWS and RPSA-registered party wall surveyors.
What Happens If My Neighbour Ignores My Party Wall Notice?
If a neighbour doesn't reply within 14 days the Act treats it as a deemed dispute. Here's the exact step-by-step process, the timescales, and the fixed cost.
Read articleWho Pays for a Party Wall Surveyor? (2026 UK Guide)
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is clear: the building owner pays both surveyors' reasonable fees. Here's exactly who pays what — and the four exceptions.
Read articleDo I Need a Party Wall Surveyor? (60-Second Answer)
Not every extension needs a surveyor, but most loft conversions, side returns and rear extensions do. Here's how to tell in under a minute.
Read articleHow Much Does a Party Wall Surveyor Cost? (2026 Fixed Fees)
Party wall surveyor costs range wildly across the UK. Party Wall Hub publishes fixed fees: £50 notices, £650 Agreed Surveyor, £850 own surveyor — Schedule of Condition included.
Read articleWhat Does a Party Wall Surveyor Actually Do?
A party wall surveyor is a neutral referee appointed under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 to protect both neighbours. Here's exactly what they do — step by step.
Read articleThe All-In Party Wall Fee Estimate: What You Actually Pay (and When)
Party Wall Hub's fee estimate is a single all-in figure covering notices, the Award if a neighbour dissents, and Schedule of Condition where relevant. Here's how each part becomes payable — and how much you save if neighbours consent.
Read articleReceived a Party Wall Notice? Here's Why It Costs You £0 — and Why the 14-Day Clock Matters
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 makes the building owner pay both surveyors' fees. Adjoining owners across Swindon, Bath, Oxford and Bristol pay nothing — but only if they respond inside 14 days.
Read articleNewbury & Basingstoke New-Build Estates: Why Section 6 Catches Nearly Every Extension
Modern estates in Newbury, Thatcham and Basingstoke sit on shallow strip foundations and tight plots. Here's why a routine rear extension almost always triggers Section 6 of the Party Wall Act.
Read articleCirencester & the Cotswolds: Party Wall Rules for Cotswold-Stone Extensions
Cotswold-stone cottages in Cirencester, Tetbury and Stow crack easily under neighbouring works. Here's the Party Wall Act checklist — and why a Schedule of Condition is non-negotiable.
Read articleParty Wall Notice Templates: 8 Mistakes That Get Yours Rejected in 2026
DIY party wall notice templates are rejected more often than ever in 2026. Here are the eight mistakes adjoining owners' surveyors flag — and how to avoid a 1-month delay.
Read article"Party Wall Surveyor Near Me" — The 2026 Homeowner's Guide (Swindon, Bath, Oxford, Reading, Cheltenham, Bristol)
How to choose a party wall surveyor in 2026: what FPWS/RPSA registration means, the questions to ask, fixed-fee vs hourly billing, and how AI search now ranks local surveyors.
Read articleBristol Side-Return & Rear Extensions: The Party Wall Checklist
Clifton, Redland, Bedminster, Southville — Bristol's terraces almost all need a Party Wall notice for a side-return or rear extension. Here's the checklist.
Read articleCheltenham Regency Terraces: Party Wall Rules for Conservation-Area Extensions
Listed buildings and conservation areas don't escape the Party Wall Act. A Cheltenham-specific guide for Regency, Montpellier and Pittville extensions.
Read articleReading Basement & Loft Conversions: The Party Wall Steps You Cannot Skip
Caversham and central Reading terraces almost always trigger Section 2 and Section 6 of the Party Wall Act. Here's the right order to do things — and what happens if you don't.
Read articleHow Much Does a Party Wall Award Cost in Oxford? (2026 Fixed Fees)
Transparent 2026 pricing for Party Wall Awards in Oxford — Jericho, Cowley, Summertown. Fixed £850 fee, no hourly billing, FPWS-regulated surveyors.
Read articleYour Neighbour Just Served You a Party Wall Notice in Bath — What Now?
A plain-English guide for Bath homeowners who've received a Party Wall notice. Your three options, the 14-day clock, and why representation costs you nothing.
Read articleDo I Need a Party Wall Surveyor in Swindon for My Loft or Extension?
Most Swindon lofts and rear extensions trigger the Party Wall Act. Here's exactly when you need a surveyor, what it costs, and how to avoid a 14-day delay.
Read articleReady for a fixed quote?
Our 60-second checker tells you exactly which notices you need and the total fixed fee — no phone call required.