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With over 25 years of experience in construction and engineering, we are experts in all aspects of party wall surveying.Fully chartered members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and members of the Pyramus and Thisbe Society, all surveyors are professionally qualified to assist you or your business.

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Enabling property owners to move beyond disputes

In England and Wales, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a critical framework for managing construction activities that impact adjoining properties. This legislation sets out the legal requirements for notifying neighbours about intended works on party walls, boundary walls, and any excavations near neighbouring buildings. The act is designed to prevent and resolve disputes in a fair and efficient manner.

Notices must be served to adjoining owners before the commencement of any relevant works. This notice should detail the proposed works and must be given well in advance to provide sufficient time for response. If an adjoining owner does not consent to the works, the Party Wall Act requires that each party either appoints their own surveyor or jointly appoints a single surveyor to manage the dispute. This surveyor's role is pivotal; they are responsible for examining the proposed works, assessing potential impacts, and ensuring the interests of all parties are considered.

  • Building Owner's Surveyor
  • Adjoining Owner's Surveyor
  • Agreed Surveyor
  • Third Surveyor

A surveyor appointed under the Party Wall Act must possess a comprehensive understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of the legislation and relevant construction practices. Their expertise allows them to draft a Party Wall Award—an agreement that outlines the manner in which the works should proceed, measures for preventing damage, and, if necessary, a schedule for repairs and compensation. This award legally binds both parties and serves to mitigate conflicts by providing clear guidance and legal protections.

The importance of adhering to the Party Wall Act cannot be understated. It not only protects the structural integrity and legal rights of adjoining property owners but also ensures that the party carrying out the works can proceed within a framework that minimises legal risks and promotes good neighborly relations. By following the detailed procedures set out by the Act and engaging knowledgeable surveyors, parties can avoid lengthy and costly disputes, ensuring that construction projects advance smoothly and lawfully.

Our firm offers expert guidance and professional surveying services to assist both building owners and adjoining property owners through this complex legal landscape. We handle the entire process—from serving the initial notice and conducting thorough condition surveys to preparing and finalizing the Party Wall Award. Our skilled surveyors, well-versed in the intricacies of the Party Wall Act and adept in modern construction practices, ensure that all procedures are executed with precision and legal compliance. By choosing our services, you benefit from our commitment to upholding your interests and securing a smooth, dispute-free progression of your construction projects. Trust us to be your knowledgeable partner in navigating party wall matters effectively.

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Chelmsford Southend-on-sea Romford Ilford Basildon Billericay Wickford Whitechapel, Stepney, and Mile End Bethnal Green and Shoreditch Bow and Bromley-by-Bow Chingford and Highams Park Clapton East Ham Forest Gate and Upton Park Hackney and Dalston Hackney and Homerton Leyton Leytonstone Manor Park Plaistow Poplar and Millwall Stratford and West Ham Victoria Docks and North Woolwich Walthamstow Wanstead and South Woodford Clerkenwell, Finsbury, and Barbican North eastern area of The City Eastern area of The City Western area of The City Islington, Barnsbury, and Canonbury area East Finchley Finchley Central and Finchley Church End Finsbury Park and Manor House Highbury Highgate Holloway Hornsey Lower Edmonton Muswell Hill New Southgate North Finchley and Woodside Park Palmers Green Southgate South Tottenham and Seven Sisters Stoke Newington and Stamford Hill Tottenham Upper Edmonton Upper Holloway, Archway, and Tufnell Park Whetstone Winchmore Hill Wood Green and Alexandra Palace Enfield Camden Town, Regent's Park, and north Marylebone area Cricklewood, Neasden, and Dollis Hill Hampstead and Swiss Cottage Hendon and Brent Cross Kentish Town Kilburn, Queens Park, South and West Hampstead, and Brondesbury Park Mill Hill St John's Wood The Hyde, Kingsbury and Colindale Willesden, Harlesden, and Kensal Green Golders Green Waterloo, Bermondsey, Southwark and North Lambeth Abbey Wood Blackheath and Westcombe Park Brockley, Crofton Park, and Honor Oak Park Camberwell Catford and Hither Green Charlton Deptford Eltham Greenwich Kennington Lee Lewisham New Cross Peckham Rotherhithe Walworth Woolwich Crystal Palace and Norwood Anerley Dulwich East Dulwich Forest Hill Herne Hill South Norwood Sydenham West Norwood, Tulse Hill Thamesmead Westminster, Belgravia, Pimlico, and Victoria area Brixton Chelsea and Brompton Clapham Earl's Court Fulham and Parson's Green South Kensington South Lambeth Stockwell World's End and West Brompton Battersea and Clapham Junction Balham Barnes Mortlake Putney Streatham and Norbury Tooting Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield Wimbledon, Merton (Town), and Collier's Wood West Wimbledon, South Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Cottenham Park West End, including Mayfair, Soho and South Marylebone Paddington, Bayswater, and Hyde Park area Acton Chiswick Ealing Hammersmith Hanwell Kensington (central) Maida Hill, Warwick Avenue, and Maida Vale North Kensington Notting Hill and Holland Park Shepherd's Bush West Ealing West Kensington Bloomsbury and Gray's Inn area Holborn, Strand, and Covent Garden area West Central London West London East Central London East London North London North West London South London South East London South West London West London London Essex Kensington