Party Wall Surveyors 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.
Building Owner Services
Need to serve party wall notices for your extension, loft conversion, or basement? We handle the entire process from initial advice through to party wall awards, ensuring your project proceeds smoothly and legally.
Fast Notice Processing
Party wall notices have strict statutory timeframes. Our efficient service ensures all notices and awards are served within required deadlines to keep your project on track.
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No hidden costs or surprise fees. The price we quote for party wall services is exactly what you pay – transparent pricing you can trust and budget for.
Party Wall surveyor Costs 2025
Understanding party wall surveyor fees in London. AC Design Solution offers transparent pricing with no hidden costs for all party wall services:
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
INDIVDUAL
- 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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12 YEARS PARTY WALL EXPERIENCE
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What is the Party Wall etc Act 1996?
The Party Wall Act 1996 governs work on shared walls, boundaries, and excavations near neighbouring properties in England and Wales. The Party Wall Act provides a framework. It prevents and resolves party wall issues between neighbours. This applies when building work affects party walls, boundary walls, or excavations close to neighbouring structures.
The Party Wall Act 1996 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 next door property and neighbour’s property.
Types of Building Works Under The Party Wall Act
New Boundary Walls - When You Need to Serve Notice
Work to Party Walls - Notice Requirements
Excavations Near Neighbour Properties
Our Process
Which Party Wall Notice Do I Need to Serve for Building Works?
The steps
The Party Wall Survey Process and Party Wall Award
Service of Party Wall Notice to Next Door Owner
The process starts with serving party wall notices on your neighbors. Our party wall surveyor specialists prepare detailed notices. These include work descriptions, plans, and all required information under the Act. We serve notices correctly and on time. This avoids delays to your party wall matters.
Response to Party Wall Notice - When to Appoint a Surveyor
After party wall notices are served, next door owners have 14 days to respond. They can consent, dissent, or serve a counter notice. If they don’t respond, they’re automatically deemed to have dissented under the Party Wall Act.
We explain what each response means. We help building owners understand their options. We also represent next door owners who receive notices. We protect their interests throughout the party wall 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.
Party Wall Award - Building Works Approval
The party wall 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 party wall awards are full yet workable. They provide clear guidance throughout construction.
What Happens After I Serve A Party Wall Notice
After serving party wall notices, 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 notice requesting additional work. They might not respond within 14 days. They’re then deemed to have dissented under the Party Wall Act.
Work can proceed under the party wall notice. It’s advisable to prepare schedule of condition reports. These document existing conditions and protect both parties’ interests.
The party wall matters proceed to the surveyor appointment stage. Each party must appoint a party wall surveyor. A single ‘agreed surveyor’ can be appointed by mutual consent. The party wall surveyors then negotiate a party wall 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 notice requests. our Party Wall 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
Our party wall surveyor London experts can check if ongoing work needs party wall notices. We advise on protecting your interests as a next door owner.
Q. I Started Construction But Need to Serve Party Wall Notice
Yes, stop immediately. Continuing without following rules can result in legal action and damage claims. The building owner should serve notice later. This depends on specific circumstances and party wall matters involved.
Contact our party wall surveyor London team immediately for urgent advice. We help regularize your position and minimize project delays.
Q. When Does The Party Wall Act Apply to Building Works?
The Party Wall Act applies to work in England and Wales. This affects party walls, new boundary walls, or excavations near next door properties. Specific triggers include cutting into a party wall. This includes building on boundaries and excavating within 3-6 meters of neighbouring buildings.
The Act doesn’t apply in Scotland or Northern Ireland. These have different legal frameworks. Our party wall surveyor London specialists can quickly assess whether your project needs party wall steps and professional guidance.
Q. Construction Noise From Neighbour - Party Wall Matters
The Party Wall Act doesn’t directly control noise. Party wall awards typically include working hours and noise provisions. Your neighbour might have a party wall award. Check they’re following agreed hours and methods.
For other noise issues not covered by the Party Wall Act, contact your local authority’s environmental health department. Our party wall surveyor London team can also advise on noise-related party wall issues.
Q. Do I Have to Allow Contractors Access - Next Door Owner Rights
A party wall award might grant access rights. You generally must allow reasonable access during agreed hours. You can require proper notice, insurance coverage, and security measures. The award should specify access requirements and conditions.
Our party wall surveyor London professionals ensure awards include appropriate access provisions. These balance construction needs with property owners’ rights and security concerns.
Q. Why Should I Appoint a Party Wall Surveyor for Building Works?
Appointing an experienced party wall surveyor protects your interests. This applies throughout the party wall 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 party wall surveyor London team have technical expertise. We assess construction impacts. We negotiate appropriate protections and ensure Party Wall Act following. The cost of professional party wall service is typically far outweighed by the protection provided.
Q. Can Building Works Start Before the Party Wall Award?
No. Construction work covered by the Party Wall Act cannot start until next door owners consent. It cannot start until a party wall award is agreed and served. Starting work prematurely can result in legal action. This causes significant complications to your party wall matters.
Planning ahead and allowing sufficient time for the party wall process is essential. This avoids project delays. Our party wall surveyor London service helps ensure proper timing.
Q. What if My Neighbour Won't Pay Party Wall 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 party wall surveyor London specialists assist with cost recovery. We provide detailed reports supporting claims for reasonable surveyor fees. We act on behalf of affected owners.
