The Party Wall Knowledge Centre
Practical Guides for Kent Property Owners
Clear explanations covering common building projects, statutory notices, neighbour responses, surveyor appointments, costs and protections.
Party Wall Guides
Use these guides to understand the likely issues, then contact us for advice based on your drawings and property.
Loft Conversions
Steel beams, dormers, chimney work and common notice requirements.
Rear Extensions
Boundary position, foundations and excavation near neighbouring buildings.
Excavation
The 3-metre and 6-metre tests explained in practical terms.
Steel Beams
When structural steel bearing into a party wall becomes notifiable.
Chimney Removal
Notices, structural support and safeguards for shared walls.
Party Wall Notices
What notices contain, when to serve and how neighbours can respond.
Schedules of Condition
How photographic and written records help both owners.
Party Wall Awards
Surveyor appointments, safeguards, access and appeal periods.
Party Wall Costs
Who usually pays and what can affect the overall cost.
Adjoining Owners
Your options after receiving a notice from a neighbour.
Start With the Project
The Party Wall Act applies according to the work, distances, depths and relationship between buildings. A project name alone does not determine whether notice is required.
Architectural and structural drawings provide the clearest basis for advice.
Useful first documents
- Existing and proposed plans
- Sections and foundation details
- Structural engineer’s information
- Site and neighbour addresses
Watch: The Party Wall Process Explained
A short introduction to the Party Wall process and when advice may be needed.
Still Unsure Which Guide Applies?
Send us your plans or describe the work and we will point you in the right direction.