Boundary & Neighbour Disputes
Advice and resolution support for boundary disagreements and neighbour disputes connected to shared walls and structures.
Boundary Disputes for Derby Properties
Not every disagreement between neighbours falls neatly within the Party Wall Act's notice-and-award process — boundary disputes can involve questions about exactly where a legal boundary sits, historic fencing or wall positions, or disagreements that have built up over time without ever being formally addressed.
We provide advice on boundary matters connected to party walls and structures, helping clarify the actual legal and practical position before a disagreement escalates further.
Where a dispute does relate to notifiable work under the Party Wall Act, we handle it through the formal notice and award process. Where it's a broader boundary question, we can advise on the right next steps, which may include recommending specialist boundary or legal advice where the matter extends beyond party wall surveying.
Our aim throughout is a fair, proportionate resolution — not escalating a disagreement further than it needs to go.
Situations We Help With
Boundary Wall Disagreements
Disputes over the position, ownership or condition of a boundary wall.
Unauthorised Works
Addressing works carried out on a shared wall without proper notice.
Alleged Damage Claims
Assessing and responding to claims of damage from neighbouring works.
Access Disagreements
Resolving disputes over access needed to carry out works.
Fence & Garden Wall Disputes
Boundary disagreements involving fences and garden party walls.
Long-Standing Disagreements
Bringing a formal process to disputes that have developed over time.
Boundary Disputes — Common Questions
Not always. Party wall matters are specifically about notifiable works under the Act, while boundary disputes can involve broader questions about where a legal boundary actually sits. We'll clarify which applies to your situation.
Get in touch so we can assess the situation. Depending on the circumstances, this may still be resolved through the Party Wall Act process, even if notice wasn't properly served beforehand.
Yes, we can assess alleged damage against any existing schedule of condition, or advise on next steps if no schedule was prepared beforehand.
Our role is as party wall surveyors. If a dispute extends beyond party wall matters into territory needing formal legal advice, we'll say so and can point you toward the right next step.