About Us
Certified Party Wall Surveyors
We are Party Wall Surveyor specialists operating in London and Essex. Our services cover all aspects of the Party Wall act. Whether you are a building owner about to do embark on a project or you are an adjoining owner and have received a building notice, we will provide you with free impartial advice.
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We are a dedicated Party Wall Surveyor specialist and have 20+ years within the construction industry. We understand the need for clear communication between all parties and making sure the process is quick and efficient.
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Contact us at any time to discuss your particular project. We will provide you with easy to follow advice and explain the proceses of Party Wall Awards.
Party Wall Surveyor
Does the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 affect me?
ARE YOU INTENDING TO CARRY OUT WORK WHICH INVOLVES:
● Work on an existing wall, ceiling or floor structure shared with another property?
● Building on or at the boundary with another property?
● Excavating near a neighbouring building or structure?
If so you must find out whether the work falls within the scope of the Act. If it does you must serve the statutory notice on all those defined in the Act as ‘adjoining owners’.
Determining if a particular building project is within the scope of the Act is often more complex than simply checking the general criteria stated above. Failure to correctly identify the status of your project could result in the building works being unlawful. If you are in any doubt you should always seek professional advice.
What If I do not notify my adjoing owners regarding my proposed works?
It's the law -
Failure to comply with this legislation may result in the works being unlawful. If you are unsure you should seek professional advice.
What happens if the adjoining owner does not reply to my notice after 14 days?
Under section 1 of the Act, where you wish to build a new wall on the line of junction, you will have the right only to build on your own land.
In respect of a notice served under sections 2 and 6 of the Act, if there is no reply to the notice after 14 days then a dispute is deemed to have arisen and you and your neighbour must appoint a surveyor. If your neighbour still fails to respond, then after giving a further ten days to reply, you may appoint a surveyor on his behalf.
Who Pays for the Surveyors fees?
Usually the Building owner intending to do the works will pay for fees also know as 'costs'. however the surveyors will make final determinations.
What does a surveyor do?
Surveyors prepare the award, which is a legal document between the two owners. Surveyors normally meet at the property and prepare a schedule of condition (although not a requirement of the Act). The schedule of condition assists all parties as any damage that may be caused can be checked against it and compensation awarded if required.