Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Party Wall Surveys
Whether you\u2019re planning building work or your neighbour is, we handle the full party wall process \u2014 notices, schedules of condition, and awards \u2014 so construction can proceed without dispute.
We act for both parties
Building Owner
You\u2019re doing the work \u2014 extension, loft conversion, excavation. We serve notices, prepare the Award, and manage the process end to end.
Adjoining Owner
Your neighbour is doing the work. We protect your property\u2019s interests \u2014 and your neighbour covers our fees.
Our services
What\u2019s included
Party Wall Notices
Drafting and serving valid notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — ensuring you comply with the statutory process before work begins.
Schedule of Condition
A detailed photographic record of the adjoining property’s condition before construction starts, protecting both parties from future disputes.
Party Wall Award
The formal agreement setting out how the works will proceed, including access arrangements, working hours, and protective measures.
Building Owner representation
Acting on your behalf if you’re carrying out work — loft conversions, extensions, excavations, or structural alterations affecting a shared wall.
Adjoining Owner representation
Protecting your interests when your neighbour’s proposed works could affect your property. Your neighbour covers the surveyor costs.
Dispute resolution
If agreement can’t be reached between surveyors, we facilitate resolution through the statutory Third Surveyor process.
When you need a party wall surveyor
Common triggers under the Act
How it works
The party wall process
Initial consultation
Send us your plans or tell us about the notice you’ve received. We’ll advise on which notices are required and what the process involves.
Serve Party Wall Notices
We draft and serve the correct statutory notices on all affected adjoining owners, ensuring compliance with the Act.
Schedule of Condition
We carry out a detailed photographic survey of the adjoining property, recording its condition before any work begins.
Party Wall Award
If the neighbour dissents, we prepare the Party Wall Award — the formal agreement covering how the works will proceed, protections in place, and dispute resolution.
Construction proceeds
With the Award in place, work can begin. We remain available for site visits, monitoring, and resolving any issues that arise during construction.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
From \u00a3950 \u00b7 Fixed-fee quotes
Need a party wall surveyor?
Tell us about your project or the notice you\u2019ve received. We\u2019ll come back with a clear quote \u2014 no obligation.
View a sample Party Wall Award
See the format of a Party Wall Award prepared under the Act. This anonymised example shows the recitals, operative clauses (working hours, access, insurance, damage and fees), signature block and appendices you would receive.