Party Wall Surveyors In London
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What Is The Party Wall Act?
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We are committee members of the Pyramus & Thisbe Club, an elite group of surveyors, who are experts in Party Wall matters.
Our team has also had a direct input in the drafting of the new RICS guidance note on Party Wall legislation and procedure. As part of this process, we have spoken nationally on the topic at RICS roadshows and industry events such as Grand Designs Live.
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Common Works Involving Party Wall Matters
Loft Conversions
Internal Works
New Walls
Home Extensions
Basement Conversions
Why You Should Choose Us
Accuracy and Efficiency
We can help to protect your property from damage caused by your neighbour’s works. Our surveyors accurately assess your home’s structural condition so that any damage is promptly spotted and dealt with accordingly so that you do not incur any costs.
Over 120 Years Of Experience
Our vast experience and expertise in Neighbourly Matters ensures that we can help you reach an agreement and prevent the need to go to court.
Top Rated Chartered Surveyors
We make sure that the relevant permissions and consents are obtained by your neighbour to work on the party wall and maybe even your land. Take advantage of our highly recommended party wall surveyors in London.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Party Wall Act etc 1996 is a piece of legislation in England and Wales intended to enable development to take place whilst providing protection for adjoining owners and occupiers. The act does this by preventing building work taking place by one neighbour that could undermine the structural integrity of shared walls or neighbouring properties.
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A party wall is one that separates adjoining homes belonging to two or more owners.
This is a surprisingly complex area of the law as it covers multiple types of wall. Typically, a party wall is the wall that physically separates adjoining occupiers in terraced or semi-detached houses.
For further guidance on your party wall matters, please contact our team.
The surveyor(s) settle the dispute by making what is known as a Party Wall Award. This award will set out the following:
- Full details on the works to be carried out.
- How and when exactly the planned work is to be undertaken.
- Any additional work which might be required.
- Typically the award will hold a record of the condition in which the adjoining property is in prior to work taking place.
- Permission for a surveyor to carry out inspections whilst work is underway, ensuring the award is being complied with.
Typically the building owner pays all costs associated with the Party Wall Award, this includes the adjoining owner’s surveyors’ fee.
Whilst you cannot stop someone from exercising the rights given to them by the act, you might be able to influence how and when the work is carried out.
If you do not respond to your notice, you will be deemed to be in dispute with them.
For more information on the rights of an adjoining owner, please contact our experts.
Get in touch as soon as possible and we will appoint one of our RICS Chartered Surveyors to ensure you and your property are protected.
Our offices are based in the heart of London from which our team travel across the Greater London Area and beyond, to provide Party Wall Surveying services.