Find party wall surveyors near you. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires written notice before loft conversions, extensions, basement works and other notifiable projects. Agreed surveyor service from £800. Allow 6–10 weeks from notice to sealed Award.
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An agreed surveyor typically charges £800–£1,400. Separate surveyors each charge £700–£1,200, with the building owner paying all fees. Surveyors also cover nearby areas.
6–10 weeks from serving notice to a sealed Party Wall Award.
Cutting into a party wall, raising or underpinning it, building at the boundary, and excavating within 3–6 metres of a neighbouring structure. Rear extensions, loft conversions, chimney breast removals and basement conversions are the most common triggers.
If your neighbour doesn't respond within 14 days, a surveyor can be appointed on their behalf. The process can proceed without their active participation.
A legally binding document setting out how works will be carried out, hours of working, protection measures and compensation payable for any damage.
A photographic record of your neighbour's property before works begin — protecting both parties if damage is subsequently alleged.
The building owner (person carrying out works) pays all fees, including those of any surveyor appointed for the adjoining owner.
No — surveyors must be independent of both parties to the dispute.