Party Wall Surveyors In London 

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (Party Wall Act of 1996)

If you are looking to start a project that affects one or more of you adjoining property owners then you would potentially require a Party Wall Agreement by a professional party wall surveyor.

 

So, Where do I start and how do I find a reputable party wall surveyor near me ?

The First Step is to identify which neighboring properties, if any, have the potential to be affected by building work and to notify the owners by serving them with a party wall *notice.

If you are looking to carry out building works to the Party Wall itself then you will need to provide your adjoining owner with two months notice.

*In cases where there is excavation required within three meters of adjoining property requires a one month notice in London and throughout the UK.

 

Party Wall Surveyor Agreement

If your neighbor dissents to the notice then you will each need to appoint a party wall surveyor.

The two surveyors will then work together and prepare and serve a Party Wall Award on all affected parties. In most instances your neighbors will be happy to use the same surveyor as you. By doing so, it keeps your overall party wall costs down if you are building.  It can also speed up the process as there are less people involved in making the award.

If your neighbor concurs in the appointment of a party wall  surveyor then this surveyor is referred to as an agreed party wall surveyor and they must act impartially at all times.

 

The Fixed Price Party Wall Survey Difference

A professional party wall survey service should record written and photographic (including before and after drone) evidence of the condition of all the parts of your property that could be affected by the work. A survey not only provides peace of mind to both parties whichever side of the building operation being undertaken as it protects both from any fraudulent claims for damage and any legal requirements.

 

*In all normal circumstances the cost of the party wall survey is payable by the person carrying out the building operations and not the adjoining owner.

 

Fixed Price Party Wall Limited conducts business differently than most surveyors in London and around the UK providing clients with an upfront fixed price, no ups, extras or gimmicks for their fully documented party wall service from start to finish, including post project.

This is the only price you will pay and  will never be asked for a penny more.Straight forward, easy management of any party wall concerns you may have guaranteed.

 

*as required by the Party Wall Act of 1996