If you’re planning construction work that affects a boundary wall, shared fence, or structural wall between you and a neighbour, you may need more than just bricks and mortar. At Faulkner Surveyors, you’ll also need a Party Wall Agreement—and for that, you need a trusted Party Wall Surveyor in Plymouth.

What Is a Party Wall?

Let’s clear the dust before the drilling starts. A party wall is a wall, garden wall, or even a floor or ceiling shared between two properties. It’s most common in semi-detached and terraced houses, but also shows up in detached properties with shared boundaries or access paths.

So no, that charming garden wall isn’t just yours. It may legally belong to both you and your neighbour. Which means changes require more than a heads-up—they require a legally binding agreement, and that’s exactly when you call in the Party Wall Agreement Experts in Plymouth.

Can You Demolish a Party Wall?

Not without notice. Long answer: under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you’re legally required to notify adjoining owners before you so much as lift a sledgehammer. Demolishing or altering a party wall without proper procedure? That’s asking for a dispute and possibly a court appearance.

How Our Plymouth Surveyors Can Help

At Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors Plymouth, we’re not just ticking legal boxes. We’re helping you avoid boundary battles, heated emails, and strained neighbourhood barbecues.

Our RICS-accredited team offers expert, impartial advice ensuring every legal requirement is met, every document is correct, and every neighbour stays (relatively) happy. From initial notices to dispute resolution, we handle it all efficiently and affordably.

Why Choose Faulkners?

Experienced professionals: Decades of handling party wall matters across Plymouth and the South West.
Full legal compliance: We know the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 like the back of our surveying tape.
Dispute resolution experts: Whether you're a homeowner or landlord, we resolve issues before they escalate.
Local knowledge: Covering Plymouth, Devon, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Truro, Cornwall, and beyond.
Tailored support: Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or commercial developer, we’ve got you covered.

We Help With:

Initial advice for homeowners
Notices under the Party Wall Act
Rights of access
Dilapidations for landlords and tenants
Commercial and residential properties