Planning an extension under the Party Wall Act

An extension being constructed on a home.

Our specialist Party Wall team of chartered surveyors at Southampton-based Harrison Clarke helps clients with Party Wall matters every day. In this article, we briefly explain what the Party Wall Act is, why it is needed, how it affects you when you are planning an extension, what your responsibilities are and why it is important […]

How to manage a last-minute Party Wall Award

A house extension being constructed

Harrison Clarke is a leading chartered surveyor in the Southampton area, and we have a specialist, experienced team that concentrates on Party Wall matters. Recently, we have received several enquiries where a building owner wants to start their construction works very soon, and they haven’t yet served a Party Wall Notice. In this article, we […]

Party Wall Notices – Freehold and Leasehold Neighbours

Peach and pink doors of neighbours

Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors helping a variety of residential and commercial clients across Hampshire. In this article, we explain why it is important to consider if your neighbouring property has a freeholder and a leaseholder, in the world of Party Walls. Serving Notice to freeholders and leaseholders When neighbouring properties […]

What to do if your neighbour has started notifiable works without giving you Notice

A blue and yellow door of town house neighbours

It can be alarming if your neighbour starts building work that they haven’t told you about. You may be concerned that their work could impact or damage your own property. We have a specialist team of highly qualified and experienced Party Wall surveyors here at Harrison Clarke, who are helping property owners deal with this […]

What to do if your neighbour has started notifiable works without giving you Notice

A brick wall

It can be alarming if your neighbour starts building work that they haven’t told you about. You may be concerned that their work could impact or damage your own property. We have a specialist team of highly qualified and experienced Party Wall surveyors here at Harrison Clarke, who are helping property owners deal with this […]

Party walls – your rights as an Adjoining Owner

A brick party wall

Why they cost what they do, and what to consider when you are comparing quotes At Harrison Clarke – a leading firm of chartered surveyors based in Hampshire – our team of specialist Party Wall surveyors is often asked these questions and we thought you may find the answers useful too. Key Points An Adjoining […]

Party Walls – Your rights as a Building Owner

A patchy plastered wall with brick showing.

Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area, with a dedicated team specialising in Party Wall matters. In this article, we share the answers to questions that our clients commonly ask us. Key Points Building Owner is the person who owns land and intends to carry out work on it […]

The role of the Third Surveyor in Party Wall disputes

A wooden fence attached to a brick wall.

If you have served Party Wall Notices on your neighbour and they have dissented  and appointed their own surveyor, a third surveyor will be selected by the two appointed surveyors. But who is the third surveyor and what is their role? Our expert Party Wall team at Harrison Clarke, a leading firm of chartered surveyors […]

Timescales for Party Wall Notices

A brick wall.

Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area, with a specialist team working on Party Wall matters every day. Recently, we have had several Party Wall enquiries where Building Owners have asked us to urgently serve Party Wall Notices on their behalf – they have left it to the last […]