Party wall guides for your area.
Straight-talking advice for homeowners across Swindon, Bath, Oxford, Reading, Cheltenham and Bristol. Written by FPWS-regulated chartered party wall surveyors.
Bristol 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.
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