Think of THE neighbours

You may be knocking down rather than building onto your home, but going open plan can still require party wall notifications to neighbours if you live in a terraced or semi-detached home. This is because new supporting beams may need to be positioned in party walls. remember that you have to give neighbours written notice – but it’s always best to tell them in person first. You can download a notice to use from the government’s gov.uk site, or call in a specialist party wall surveyor for professional advice.