Party Wall Surveying

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Expert advice, notices and awards for Party Wall matters between neighbouring owners.

We act for building owners and adjoining owners, preparing notices, schedules of condition and Party Wall Awards in accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Fees Tailored To Your Project

Every project is different. Fees depend on:

REGULATED BY RICS

We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, giving you professional standards and peace of mind.

Fast Turnaround

Efficient service and prompt report delivery.

Clear Reports

Easy to understand findings and advice.

Fixed Fees

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 governs works to shared walls, boundary structures and excavations near neighbouring properties.

If you plan works covered by the Act, you must serve notice on adjoining owners and may need a Party Wall Award.

We act impartially to protect both parties and keep your project moving.

Loft Conversions

Works affecting a shared party wall.

Rear Extensions

Excavations near a neighbour's foundations

Basement Works

Digging below neighbouring foundation level.

Removing Chimney Breasts

Works to a shared chimney structure.

New Boundary Walls

Building on or astride a boundary line.

Underpinning

Strengthening or altering a party structure.

Party Wall Notices
Preparing and serving the correct statutory notices.
 
Recording the condition of the adjoining property before works.
Preparing the legal Award setting out rights and obligations.
 
Representing building owners or adjoining owners.
Resolving disagreements impartially under the Act.
Inspecting on completion to confirm no damage.

Loft Conversions

Rear Extensions

Basement Excavation

Chimney Removal

Boundary Walls

Underpinning

New Foundations

Structural Beams

Why Use a Party Wall Surveyor

Avoid Costly Disputes

Protect your relationship with neighbours and avoid legal action.

Statutory Compliance

Ensure your works fully comply with the Party Wall Act.

Impartial & Professional

We act fairly to protect both parties' interests.

Keep Projects Moving

Prompt notices and awards to avoid project delays.

The Party Wall Process

STEP 1

Initial Advice

STEP 2

Notice Served

STEP 3

Neighbour Response

STEP 4

Surveyor Appointment

STEP 5

Schedule of Condition

STEP 6

Party Wall Award

STEP 7

Works Commence

Party Wall Surveying Across Birmingham & The West Midlands

We regularly work throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Party Wall surveyor?
If your works are covered by the Act and a neighbour dissents, a surveyor is required.
 
A legal document setting out how and when works may proceed and protecting both owners.
 
 
A surveyor (or surveyors) will prepare an Award to resolve the matter impartially.
A record of the adjoining property’s condition before works begin.
Who pays the fees?
Usually the building owner carrying out the works pays the reasonable surveyor fees.
Notices require up to two months’ notice; awards can often follow within weeks.
Often yes, where works affect the shared party wall.
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

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