Our services
Party Wall Surveying Services
Whether you're planning building works or have received a party wall notice, we provide expert, impartial advice and surveying services across London.
Building owner services
Acting for Building Owners
If you're planning works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you have legal obligations to your neighbours. We guide you through every step — from serving the correct notices to appointing a surveyor and agreeing an Award.
Works that require a party wall notice
- Rear or side extensions
- Loft conversions
- Basement excavations
- Structural alterations to a shared wall
- New buildings at or astride the boundary
- Excavations within 3–6 metres of a neighbouring structure
What we do for building owners
Party Wall Notices
We prepare and serve the correct statutory notices on your behalf, ensuring full legal compliance from the outset.
Schedules of Condition
A detailed photographic and written record of the adjoining property's condition before works begin, protecting you from unfounded claims.
Party Wall Awards
We negotiate and agree a Party Wall Award with the adjoining owner's surveyor, setting out the rights and obligations of both parties.
Ongoing Support
We remain available throughout your project to resolve any disputes or queries that arise during the works.
What we do for adjoining owners
Notice Review
We review the notice you've received and advise you on your rights and the best course of action.
Surveyor Appointment
We act as your appointed surveyor, representing your interests throughout the process at no cost to you — the building owner pays our fees.
Schedule of Condition
We carry out a thorough inspection and record the condition of your property before any works commence.
Award Negotiation
We negotiate the Party Wall Award to ensure your property is properly protected and any damage is addressed.
Adjoining owner services
Acting for Adjoining Owners
Received a party wall notice from your neighbour? You have rights under the Act and you don't have to face this alone. We act solely in your interest to ensure the proposed works are safe, properly documented, and that your property is protected.
As an adjoining owner, you are entitled to appoint your own surveyor and the building owner is responsible for paying their reasonable fees.
Party wall notices
Understanding Party Wall Notices
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires building owners to serve specific notices before certain works can begin. There are three types of notice, each covering different types of work.
Party Structure Notice
Required for works to an existing party wall or party fence wall — such as cutting into the wall, raising its height, or underpinning it. Must be served at least two months before works begin.
Line of Junction Notice
Required when building a new wall at or astride the boundary between two properties. Must be served at least one month before works begin.
Notice of Adjacent Excavation
Required when excavating within 3 metres of a neighbouring structure to a depth lower than its foundations, or within 6 metres in more complicated scenarios involving deeper foundations such as piling or basements. Must be served at least one month before works begin.
Not sure where you stand?
We offer free initial advice with no obligation. Tell us about your project or the notice you've received and we'll explain exactly what needs to happen next.