About the author

This site explains party wall agreements, the surveyors who make them and what happens when things go wrong. It is written by Ivan Larkin, a party wall surveyor who prepares awards for building owners, for neighbours, and for both together.

About Ivan

Ivan Larkin ACABE MFPWS MPTS practises as a party wall surveyor across London and the South East. Before specialising he spent over 37 years in construction, among other things as an NHBC- and LABC-registered house builder, which means he reads a set of structural drawings the way a builder will use them.

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How these guides are kept accurate

Each page is dated with its last review and links to the sections of the Act that it relies on. The guidance applies in England and Wales and is general information, not advice on your own circumstances.

Who is behind this site

The publisher is Simply Party Walls Ltd, the firm Ivan practises through (England and Wales, company no. 15523789; registered office 79 Hillside, Banstead, Surrey SM7 1EZ), and enquiries sent from here go to that practice.

Using our diagrams

All diagrams here are our own. If you would like to reuse one, get in touch through the contact page. We generally say yes, so long as the diagram carries a link to its original page.

Talk to Ivan

Speak to Ivan on 07477 207993, or send a message.

Need a party wall surveyor?

Ivan Larkin acts for building owners, for neighbours, and as one agreed surveyor for both. Fixed fees, agreed in writing before anything starts.

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