Party Wall Surveying
Professional Party Wall advice for building owners, adjoining owners and property owners across London, helping projects and property disputes progress with confidence.
Party Wall Matters
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to protect both the building owner carrying out the works and the adjoining owner whose property may be affected. Whether you're planning an extension, loft conversion or excavation, or you've received a Party Wall Notice from your neighbour, understanding your rights and responsibilities is essential before work begins.
I'm Carrying Out Building Works
- Party Wall Notices
- Schedule of Condition
- Party Wall Awards
- Building Owner Advice
I've Received a Party Wall Notice
- Reviewing Notices
- Adjoining Owner Representation
- Schedule of Condition
- Protecting Your Interests
What Works Require a Party Wall Notice?
- Rear Extensions
- Side Extensions
- Loft Conversions
- Basement Excavations
- Chimney Breast Removal
- Building on the Boundary
- Excavating Near a Neighbour
- Underpinning
Who We Act For
- Building Owners
- Adjoining Owners
- Developers
- Architects
- Contractors
- Consultants
FAQS
Frequently Asked Question
Find answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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What is a Party Wall?
A Party Wall is a wall, boundary or structure shared between two neighbouring properties. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a legal framework for certain building works carried out on or close to shared boundaries, helping protect the interests of both the building owner and the adjoining owner.
Do I need a Party Wall Surveyor?
If your proposed works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, or you’ve received a Party Wall Notice from a neighbour, a Party Wall Surveyor can guide you through the legal process. We advise building owners, adjoining owners, homeowners, developers and contractors, preparing Notices, Schedule of Condition Reports and Party Wall Awards to help projects proceed smoothly while protecting everyone’s interests.
What happens if my neighbour does not consent to the Party Wall Notice?
If your neighbour dissents or does not respond within the statutory timeframe, a Party Wall dispute is deemed to have arisen under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. A Party Wall Surveyor (or surveyors acting for each owner) will then prepare a Party Wall Award, setting out how the works should proceed while protecting both properties
How long does the Party Wall process take?
The timescale depends on how quickly adjoining owners respond and whether a Party Wall Award is required. A Party Wall Notice must generally be served at least one or two months before work begins, depending on the type of works proposed. If all parties consent, the process can often be completed relatively quickly. Where a dispute arises and surveyors need to prepare a Party Wall Award, the process will usually take several weeks longer. We always recommend allowing sufficient time before your planned construction start date to avoid unnecessary delays.
Whether you're serving a Notice or responding to one
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