Party Wall Surveyor London
Need a party wall surveyor London? Our Party Wall Faculty qualified team navigates the complexity of the Party Wall etc Act 1996, ensuring your project complies with legal requirements while protecting your interests and preserving neighbour relations across London and the South East.
Adjoining Owner Services
Need to serve party wall notice for your extension, loft conversion, or basement? We handle the entire party wall survey from initial consultation through to party wall award, ensuring your project proceeds smoothly and legally across Greater London, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Fast Notice Processing
london party wall notice have strict statutory notice periods. Our efficient surveying practice ensures all documentation and party wall award are served within required deadlines to keep your project on track across North London.
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No hidden costs or surprise fees. The price we quote for boundary wall services is exactly what you pay – transparent pricing you can trust and budget for.
Party Wall surveyor London Costs 2025
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CONSENT TO PARTY WALL NOTICE
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- Land Registry compliance check.
- Review of drawings.
- Drafting and finalising notice.
- If neighbouring consents no further actioned is required
CONSENT WITH SCHEDULE OF CONDITION
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- Land Registry compliance check
- Review of drawings.
- Drafting and finalising notice.
- Site visit to review Adjoining owner side.
- Drafting and finalising Schedule of condition
No further action required
Concur to appointment with single surveyor
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- Land Registry compliance check
- Review of drawings.
- Drafting and finalising notice.
- Site visit to review adjoining owner side and building owner
- Drafting and finalising Schedule of condition
- Finalise party wall award
DISSENT TO THE NOTICE & APPOINT OWN SURVEYOR
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- Land Registry compliance check
- Review of drawings.
- Drafting and finalising notice.
- Site visit to review Adjoining owner side.
- Drafting and finalising Schedule of condition
- Finalise party wall award
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What is the Party Wall etc Act 1996?
The 1996 legislation governs work on shared walls, boundaries, and excavations near neighbouring properties in England and Wales. This framework prevents and resolves disputes between neighbours. This applies when building work affects shared structures, boundary walls, or digging close to neighbouring structures.
The legislation covers three main types of work. It gives both building owners and adjoining owners specific rights and duties. Building owners carry out work. Adjoining owners are affected neighbours. Understanding these requirements is crucial before starting any construction project. This protects the adjacent property and neighbour’s property.
Types of Building Works Under The Party Wall Act
New Boundary Walls - When You Need to Serve Notice
This covers construction of new walls on or within one metre of your boundary line. This includes garden walls, garage walls, or extension walls. These sit exactly on the property boundary. The building owner must serve formal documentation. They must get agreement from their neighbour before starting work.
Work to Shared Walls - Notice Requirements
Chimney breast removal is a common example requiring formal documentation under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. When removing a chimney breast from a shared wall, you must appoint a surveyor and serve proper documentation. This ensures structural safety and protects neighbouring properties. The longer timeframe allows time for the formal steps if neighbours dissent.
Excavations Near Neighbour Properties
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Which Notice Do I Need to Serve for Building Works?
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Party Structure Notice (Section 3) – When You Need to Serve
Required for work to existing shared or party walls. This includes cutting into a shared wall for beam insertions, raising wall height, installing structural supports, or demolishing and rebuilding sections.
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Notice of Adjacent Excavation (Section 6) – Next Door Owner Protection
Required when excavation work is planned within 3 metres of an adjoining property and to a depth lower than its foundations. This ensures any impact on neighbouring structures is assessed and agreed before construction begins.
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Notice of Excavation within Six Metres (Section 6) – Requirements
Required for deeper excavation between 3–6 metres of neighbouring properties, where the work could affect stability at a 45-degree line from the adjoining foundations.
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The Party Wall Survey Process and Schedule of Condition
Service of Party Wall Notice to Next Door Owner
The process starts with the building owner to serve notice on your neighbors. Our party wall experts prepare detailed party wall notice. These include work descriptions, plans, and all required information under legislation. We serve documentation correctly and on time. This avoids delays to your party wall matters across the London area.
Response to Documentation - When to Appoint a Surveyor
Before work starts, we prepare detailed schedule of condition reports. These document the adjoining owner’s property current state. This includes full photography and measurements. This provides crucial protection for both parties in any party wall agreement.
Our schedule of condition reports are thorough and legally robust. We use modern photography and measurement techniques to ensure accuracy. This helps should any damage claims arise during the party wall survey process.
Schedule of Condition Reports for Property Protection
Before work starts, we prepare detailed schedule of condition reports. These document next door properties’ current state. This includes full photography and measurements. This provides crucial protection for both parties in any party wall agreement.
Our schedule of condition reports are thorough and legally robust. We use modern photography and measurement techniques to ensure accuracy. This helps should any damage claims arise during the party wall process.
Final Award - Building Works Approval
The final award is a legal document. It sets out everyone’s rights and duties. It describes the proposed works. It includes access provisions, working hours, and dispute resolution steps. Our surveyors work to agree awards. These enable construction while protecting next door owners.
We focus on practical solutions. These let projects proceed efficiently while including appropriate safeguards. Our awards are comprehensive yet workable. They provide clear guidance throughout construction.
What Happens After I Serve Documentation
After serving formal papers, next door owners have 14 days to respond. They respond to the building owner’s proposals. They can consent to the work, dissent, or serve a counter request asking for additional work. They might not respond within 14 days. They’re then deemed to have dissented under the legislation.
Work can proceed under the formal documentation. It’s advisable to prepare condition reports. These document existing conditions and protect both parties’ interests.
The matters proceed to the surveyor appointment stage. Each side must appoint a surveyor. A single ‘agreed surveyor’ can be appointed by mutual consent. The surveyors then negotiate a final award.
This requests the building owner to carry out additional work. This would benefit the next door owner. The building owner can consent or dissent to counter requests. Our surveyors provide expert advice and representation.
Party Wall Surveyors London Common questions
Planning a home extension? Our FAQ section addresses the key questions homeowners ask about structural engineering requirements, costs, timelines, and design processes to help you make informed decisions about your project.
Q. My Neighbour is Doing Building Works But Hasn't Served Notice
Your neighbour might be doing construction without serving formal papers. You have options. First, talk to them directly. They may not know about their legal duties under the legislation. If this doesn’t help, you can serve documentation. You can also seek advice about stopping the work.
Our London experts can check if ongoing work needs formal documentation. We advise on protecting your interests as a next door owner.
Q. I Started Construction But Need to Serve Documentation
Contact our London team immediately for urgent advice. We help regularize your position and minimize project delays.
Q. When Does The Act Apply to Construction?
The legislation doesn’t apply in Scotland or Northern Ireland. These have different legal frameworks. Our London specialists can quickly assess whether your project needs formal steps and professional guidance.
Q. Construction Noise From Neighbour - Boundary Matters
The legislation doesn’t directly control noise. Awards typically include working hours and noise provisions. Your neighbour might have an award. Check they’re following agreed hours and methods.
For other noise issues not covered by the legislation, contact your local authority’s environmental health department. Our London team can also advise on noise-related boundary issues.
Q. Do I Have to Allow Contractors Access - Next Door Owner Rights
Appointing an experienced surveyor protects your interests. This applies throughout the survey process. You might be the building owner or next door owner. Professional representation ensures your rights are protected. Steps get followed correctly.
Our experienced London team have technical expertise. We assess construction impacts. We negotiate appropriate protections and ensure legislation compliance. The cost of professional service is typically far outweighed by the protection provided.
Q. Why Should I Appoint a Surveyor for Construction?
Appointing an experienced surveyor protects your interests. This applies throughout the survey process. You might be the building owner or next door owner. Professional representation ensures your rights are protected. Steps get followed correctly.
Our experienced London team have technical expertise. We assess construction impacts. We negotiate appropriate protections and ensure legislation compliance. The cost of professional service is typically far outweighed by the protection provided.
Q. Can Construction Start Before the Award?
No. Construction work covered by the legislation cannot start until next door owners consent. It cannot start until an award is agreed and served. Starting work prematurely can result in legal action. This causes significant complications to your matters.
Planning ahead and allowing sufficient time for the process is essential. This avoids project delays. Our London service helps ensure proper timing.
Q. What if My Neighbour Won't Pay Surveyor Costs?
You might be a next door owner whose surveyor fees haven’t been paid by the building owner. Contact them directly with formal payment demand. If this fails, pursue through debt recovery or seek legal advice.
Our London specialists assist with cost recovery. We provide detailed reports supporting claims for reasonable surveyor fees. We act on behalf of affected owners.
