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Keeping neighbours on side
If you are excavating near a boundary, cutting into a shared wall or building up to the line of junction, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 almost certainly applies. Getting the process right protects both sides and avoids the disputes that stall projects.
We act for building owners and adjoining owners alike — serving notices, preparing schedules of condition and drawing up awards.
Duration · Depends on notice periods
Best for · Homeowners extending or excavating, and neighbours who have received a notice.
Starting at · Fee on request
What’s Included
Advice on whether the Act applies to your works
Notices drafted and served on adjoining owners
Schedules of condition recording the neighbouring property before works begin
Party wall awards prepared and agreed
Acting as agreed surveyor or as your appointed surveyor
Ready to book this service?
Fee on request · Service duration varies by coat and care needs
FAQS
Which level of survey do I need?
It depends on the property's age, condition and what you plan to do with it. A Level 2 suits conventional homes in reasonable order; a Level 3 suits older, altered or run-down properties, and anything you intend to renovate. Tell us the address and we'll advise before you commit.
Isn't the mortgage valuation enough?
How much will it cost?
How long does it take?
Do I need a party wall surveyor?
What happens after I get the report?
Still not sure what you need?
Tell us about the property and we'll point you to the right survey.
