Party wall notices,
made simple.
Need a party wall notice for building work? Check whether your plans may require one, then prepare a personalised party wall notice with our guided tool.
Free checker · £4.99 notice package · England & Wales only
From unsure to
understood.
Our first version keeps the process small and manageable, with a human-readable result at the end.
Tell us about the work
Choose the type of project. We'll explain which notice path may be relevant and when a professional is needed.
Complete the details
Add the names, addresses, proposed work and dates. The form checks for missing information and basic notice periods.
Review a printable draft
Pay £4.99 once to download your formatted notice, response sheet and checklist, then download your PDF. You remain responsible for checking and serving it correctly.
Different work.
Different rules.
Party wall notices aren't one-size-fits-all. The notice type and minimum notice period depend on the work.
Read our plain-English guide ↗Existing party wall
For certain work to an existing party structure, such as cutting into a shared wall.
New boundary wall
A new wall up to the boundary, or a proposal to build astride it with written consent.
Excavations nearby
Some excavations within 3 or 6 metres require notice and technical plans.
The things everyone asks.
A short guide to some of the most common concerns. Every property and project is different.
Do I legally need a party wall notice?
It depends on the work and how it affects a party wall, boundary or nearby foundations. Our checker can help you identify a possible route, but is not a legal determination.
Can I serve a notice myself?
Yes. The government's explanatory booklet says you do not need to appoint a professional adviser to give notice. You must still serve the right notice on every relevant adjoining owner.
What if my neighbour doesn't reply?
For work to an existing party structure or qualifying excavations, no reply after 14 days generally results in a deemed dispute. For a wall astride the boundary, silence is not consent to build across it.
Can I email the notice?
Only where the recipient has agreed to receive notices electronically and provided the relevant electronic address. Do not assume email is permitted.
Is this a government website?
No. This is an independent prototype. We link to official government guidance and sample letters and do not offer legal or surveying advice.
Before you begin building.
Practical answers to the questions homeowners ask before preparing or serving a party wall notice.
Questions worth asking before you build.
Guidance about the paperwork, the work itself, and the decisions neighbours may need to make.
Start with the right questions.
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