We regularly advise and act with regard to party wall legislation.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 makes provision in respect of party walls, and excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes.

The Act provides owners of buildings with rights and obligations to other owners and the method for resolution of disputes with the appointment of surveyors to determine disputes.

Andrew Dust

Andrew Dust is very experienced with matters under the current Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and formerly under the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939.

Previously, within the District Surveyor's service Andrew Dust controlled building works under the London Building Acts, The Building Act 1984 and associated legislation.

Andrew Dust is regularly appointed as a surveyor both where a Building Owner wishes to carry out building and or excavation works and or where an Adjoining Owner has received notice of the intention of the Building Owner's works.

We may advise upon owners rights and obligations, prepare schedule of conditions, serve and receive notices, make appointments and arrange to agree and serve Party Wall Awards in accordance with the Act.

In all cases we will act with due care and in a spirit of co-operation between parties, liaising with the respective owners and appointed surveyors to reach agreement.