Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Party Wall Surveys

Whether you're planning building work or your neighbour is, we handle the full party wall process: notices, schedules of condition, and awards, so construction can proceed without dispute.

We act for both parties

Building Owner

You're doing the work, whether that's an extension, loft conversion, or excavation. We serve notices, prepare the Award, and manage the process.

Adjoining Owner

Your neighbour is doing the work. We protect your property's interests, and your neighbour covers our fees.

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Our services

What's included

Party Wall Notices

Drafting and serving valid notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, so 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 such as 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

✓Building a new wall at or astride the boundary

✓Cutting into a party wall (e.g. inserting a steel beam)

✓Removing a chimney breast on a party wall

✓Loft conversions affecting the party wall or structure

✓Rear or side extensions near the boundary

✓Excavating within 3 metres of a neighbouring foundation

✓Excavating within 6 metres where depth exceeds the neighbour’s foundation

✓Underpinning or strengthening a party wall

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. This is 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 £950 · Fixed-fee quotes

Need a party wall surveyor?

Tell us about your project or the notice you've received. We'll come back with a clear quote, no obligation.

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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.

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View sample report