WHAT IS A PARTY

WALL SURVEY

In brief,  this refers to the case of two or more properties sharing a Party Wall.  A Party Wall Surveyor is then required to assess, provide clarifications, impartial advice and then proceed in the preparation and administration of a Party Wall Award or Agreement, under the Party Wall Act of 1996. Usually based on the alterations or structural works required

As per the Party wall Act, our surveyors will represent, either as the Building Owner surveyor or the Adjacent Owner surveyor.  

DO I NEED A PARTY

WALL AWARD

A Party Wall Surveyors will be required if yo intend to do anything on the list below:

• The construction of a new wall at the boundary of two properties
• Alterations to a Party Wall (for example, removal of a chimney breast or insertion of steel supporting beam)
  
• Knocking down or rebuilding a boundary wall under a Line of Junction Notice
• Excavations near the neighbouring property within 3-6 metres of the foundations
• Removal and/or rebuilding of the existing Party Wall

Party Wall Notices must be served for any work being done in relation to a Party Wall.

PLEASE NOTE : If you have already instructed another Party Wall Expert, under Party Wall legislation, we will be unable to help you. It is really important, therefore, that you select the right expert in the first place. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.