Party Wall

Party Wall and Boundary Matters

The Party Wall Act is intended to enable development whilst protecting adjoining owners and occupiers. It places obligations on the owner who wishes to undertake such development to notify neighbours in writing of what is proposed. If necessary, the Act then provides statutory procedures for appointing surveyors who then resolve matters by way of an "award".


The Act covers:


1. New Building works at, or astride, the boundary between two properties.


2. Structural work affecting an existing shared/party wall, including repairs, alterations, extending or reducing the wall, cutting in to the wall and underpinning.


3. Excavating or constructing foundations within three metres of a neighbour's building where the new foundations will go deeper than the neighbour's.


4. Excavating or constructing foundations within six metres of a neighbour's building where the new foundations will cut a line drawn downwards at 45 degrees from the bottom of the neighbour's foundations.

Building Owners


Statutory notice served to your neighbours in advance, and resolution of any disputes that may arise, resulting in a party wall award.

Adjoining Owners


Advice provided before making a decision and complete a schedule of conditions on your behalf prior to any work taking place.

The Building Owner who is carrying out the works normally pays the fees of the Surveyors. Fees for such services vary according to the nature and extent of the works.

We offer the following services:


  • Preparing and serving Party Wall Notices


  • Production of Party Wall Contract - Party Wall Award


  • Review Party Wall Notices received


  • Provide Condition Report of Adjoining Owners property - Schedule of Conditions


  • No fee consultation to review process


  • Meet with Client on site


  • Final condition inspection on completion


  • Fixed fee for all surveying work carried out


Please contact us to arrange a competitive quote or to find out more information.