Looking for a party wall notice template UK homeowners can use with confidence? Hourican Associates provide a free Party Wall Notice generator for common residential works, including loft conversions, rear extensions, boundary walls, chimney breast removals and excavation works near neighbouring foundations.

A Party Wall Notice is a formal written notice served under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It is normally served by the building owner, or by a party wall surveyor acting with written authority, before notifiable works begin. The notice tells the adjoining owner what works are proposed, when they are expected to start, and which section of the Act applies.

Generate a free Party Wall Notice template

Use the form below to generate a ready-to-send Party Wall Notice document for common home improvement works. Once submitted, we will email your notice document to you. You can then serve it on your adjoining owner or ask our specialist London Party Wall surveyors to review, prepare and serve the notice for you.

Create your free Party Wall Notice

Complete the form below with the building owner details, adjoining owner details, property address and a description of the proposed works. Your notice will then be emailed to you.

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What is your position in the project: What's your position in the project? I am building and need to issue a notice My neighbour is building and i need to acknowledge a notice

What type of notice is relevant? What type of notice is relevant? Line of junction notice Three metre / six metre notice Party structure notice

I acknowledge receipt of notice to: I acknowledge receipt of notice to: Build on the line of junction of the said lands a party wall Build on the line of junction of the said lands a party fence wall Build on the line of junction of the said lands a wall wholly on my neighbours land Build projecting footings and foundations on my land Agree to proposals in the notice Dispute the necessity for underpinning or strenghtening foundations of my property Require property owner conducting building to underpin or strengthen my property Give consent to the works Dissent from the works

What is the intention of the building project? What is the intention of the building project? It is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a party wall It is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a party fence wall it is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a wall wholly on my own land It is intended to place projecting footings and foundations on your land at my expense It is intended to excavate & build within 3 metres to a lower level than the bottom of adjoining owners foundation It is intended to build within 6 metres of adjoining owners building to a depth defined in the act, underpinning is required It is intended to build within 6 metres of adjoining owners building to a depth defined in the act, underpinning is not required

Your full name:

Your email address:

Your phone number:

Your full postal address:

The address of your affected property if different from above:

The full name of property owner conducting building:

The full address of the property being built on:

The address of the property being built on if different from above:

The full name of the adjoining owner:

The address of the adjoining property:

Include necessary section 2 paragraphs from: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/40/section/2/

Relevant section 2 articles.:

Describe the proposed works:

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Once the above is completed & submitted a PDF of your acknowledgement will be emailed to you. All you have to do is print, date, sign the document & deliver it to the building property owner. Once the above is completed & submitted a PDF of your notice will be emailed to you. All you have to do is print, date, sign the document & deliver it to the adjoining property owner.

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Need us to check the notice before you serve it? Contact Hourican Associates for fixed-fee help from a qualified Party Wall surveyor.

Which Party Wall Notice template do I need?

The correct Party Wall Notice template depends on the type of work. Some London projects need more than one notice, especially where a rear extension involves both boundary works and excavations, or where a basement project affects neighbouring foundations and party structures.

For a full professional notice service, visit our Party Wall Notices London page. If your works involve excavation, see our Party Wall survey for excavations service.

Party Wall Notice templates for common works

Many searches for a free party wall notice template are linked to specific home improvement projects. The examples below show where a notice may be required, but each property and design should be checked on its own facts.

• Loft conversions: often require a Party Structure Notice where steel beams, padstones or structural works affect a party wall. Read more about loft conversion Party Wall notices.
• Rear extensions: may require a Line of Junction Notice, an Adjacent Excavation Notice, or both. Read more about rear extension Party Wall surveys.
• Basement works: usually require more detailed Party Wall advice because excavation depth, underpinning, structural sequencing and access can all matter. Read more about basement Party Wall surveys.
• Chimney breast removal: commonly requires a Party Structure Notice where the chimney breast or support works affect a shared wall. Read more about chimney removal Party Wall notices.

What should a Party Wall Notice include?

A Party Wall Notice should be clear enough for the adjoining owner to understand who is serving the notice, what works are proposed, where the works are taking place and when works are expected to start. In practical terms, you should prepare:

• The full name and address of the building owner or owners.
• The address of the property where the works are proposed.
• The full name and service address of each adjoining owner.
• A clear description of the proposed works and the relevant section of the Act.
• The proposed start date, allowing for the correct statutory notice period.
• Plans, sections and excavation details where a Section 6 Notice is required.
• A dated notice and a clear written response option for the adjoining owner.

If you need help checking ownership details, you can search the HM Land Registry Find a Property service . In some cases there may be more than one adjoining owner, including freeholders and certain leaseholders, so professional checking is recommended before serving notices.

How to serve a Party Wall Notice

Before serving a notice, it is often sensible to speak to your neighbour first so the formal document does not come as a surprise. The notice itself should be served in writing and you should keep a record of when, how and to whom it was served.

1. Confirm whether the Party Wall Act applies.
   Review the drawings, boundaries, foundations and proposed structural works. If the project involves a party wall, boundary wall or excavation close to neighbouring foundations, the Act may apply.
2. Choose the correct notice template.
   Select the correct Party Wall Notice template: Line of Junction Notice, Party Structure Notice, Adjacent Excavation Notice, or a combination of notices.
3. Identify every adjoining owner.
   Notices must be served on the correct adjoining owner or owners. For London flats, conversions and leasehold buildings, ownership can be more complex than it first appears.
4. Attach drawings where needed.
   Excavation notices should include plans and sections showing the location and depth of the proposed excavation and foundations.
5. Allow time for the statutory response period.
   The adjoining owner normally has 14 days to respond. If they dissent or fail to respond where the Act treats this as a dispute, surveyors may need to be appointed and a Party Wall Award may be required.

What happens after the notice is served?

After a Party Wall Notice is served, the adjoining owner can usually consent, dissent, request clarification, or do nothing. If they consent in writing, the works may proceed once the relevant notice period has expired, although the building owner still remains responsible for complying with the Act and avoiding unnecessary inconvenience.

If the adjoining owner dissents, or if no response is received where the Act treats this as a dispute, a Party Wall surveyor process begins. The owners may appoint one impartial Agreed Surveyor, or each owner may appoint their own surveyor. The surveyor or surveyors then prepare a legally binding Party Wall Award.

Do you need a Schedule of Condition?

A Party Wall Notice template deals with notification. It does not record the condition of the adjoining owner’s property before works begin. For many projects, especially loft conversions, extensions, excavation works and basement projects, a Schedule of Condition survey is strongly recommended.

A Schedule of Condition provides a written and photographic record of relevant parts of the neighbouring property before works start. This helps reduce uncertainty if damage is alleged during or after the works. Our Schedule of Condition surveys are typically £385–£585 + VAT, depending on the works and size of the property. Basement surveys are priced separately because they often involve a more detailed survey of the entire property.

Why use Hourican Associates?

Hourican Associates are a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying in London. We help building owners serve valid notices, keep projects moving and reduce the risk of delay, disagreement and avoidable cost.

• Specialist Party Wall surveyors for London homeowners, developers and adjoining owners.
• RICS-regulated Chartered Building Consultancy.
• Qualified members of the FPWS and Pyramus & Thisbe Club.
• Clear fixed-fee notice, survey and Party Wall Award services.
• Coverage across North, South, East, West and Central London.

Need a checked Party Wall Notice instead of a DIY template?

Send us your drawings, property address and a short description of the proposed works. We will confirm which notice or notices are likely to be required and provide a fixed-fee quote for preparing and serving them correctly.

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Party Wall Notice Template FAQs

Can I use a free Party Wall Notice template in the UK?

You can use a Party Wall Notice template as a starting point for works in England and Wales, but the notice still needs to be correctly completed, served on the right adjoining owner or owners, and matched to the correct section of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Which Party Wall Notice template do I need?

The correct template depends on the works. A Line of Junction Notice is used for certain new walls at or near the boundary, a Party Structure Notice is used for works to a party wall or party structure, and an Adjacent Excavation Notice is used for certain excavations within 3 metres or 6 metres of neighbouring structures.

Is a Party Wall Notice the same as a Party Wall Agreement?

No. A Party Wall Notice is the formal notification served before notifiable works. A Party Wall Agreement is a general phrase often used to describe either written neighbour consent or a Party Wall Award prepared by surveyors after dissent.

Read our guide: Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?

How long before works start should I serve a Party Wall Notice?

A Party Structure Notice usually requires at least two months’ notice. A Line of Junction Notice or Adjacent Excavation Notice usually requires at least one month’s notice. Notices should not be served too early because they are generally valid for 12 months.

What happens if my neighbour ignores a Party Wall Notice?

For works to an existing party structure or relevant excavation works, no written response within 14 days is generally treated as a dispute, meaning surveyors may need to be appointed. The position is different for certain new boundary wall notices, especially where a wall is proposed astride the boundary.

Do I need drawings with my Party Wall Notice?

Drawings are especially important for Adjacent Excavation Notices, where plans and sections should show the location and depth of the proposed excavation and foundations. Drawings are also helpful for many other notice types because they make the proposed works clearer.

Can Hourican Associates serve the notice for me?

Yes. Hourican Associates can prepare and serve Party Wall Notices from £150 + VAT per adjoining owner, subject to project details, number of notices and complexity.

Contact us for a fixed-fee notice quote.

Do I need a Schedule of Condition as well as a Party Wall Notice?

A Schedule of Condition is not the same as a notice, but it is often recommended. It records the condition of the adjoining owner’s property before works begin and can help reduce uncertainty if damage is alleged later.

Learn more about Schedule of Condition surveys .

Get your Party Wall Notice checked or served

A free Party Wall Notice template is useful for straightforward works, but serving the wrong notice or missing an adjoining owner can delay your project. Send us your plans and we will confirm the right next step.

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Hourican Associates are a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying in London. We are RICS-regulated and qualified members of the FPWS and Pyramus & Thisbe Club.