Party Wall
Legislation &
Neighbourly
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Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

We'll help you understand and manage your obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with transparent fixed fee pricing, fast responses, and continued after support.

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Chartered Institute of BuildingThe Pyramus & Thisbe SocietyFaculty of Party Wall SurveyorsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Working to recognised professional standards

About us

A specialist firm of surveyors operating across London and the South East, with a dedicated team committed to delivering an outstanding service to every client.

Combining professional expertise with a personal, empathetic approach, our team recognises that every matter is unique. Taking the time to listen, communicate clearly and understand each client’s individual circumstances, we work towards achieving the best possible outcome for everyone involved.

With an exclusive focus on Party Wall matters, the firm provides expert guidance, tailored advice and a genuinely personal touch at every stage.

Specialist focus

Party Wall surveying is our sole focus. By concentrating exclusively on Party Wall matters, we've developed deep, specialist expertise in the legislation, procedures and practical issues that arise throughout the process. From straightforward residential works to complex projects, our focus means you're dealing with people who genuinely know Party Walls inside out.

Experienced surveyors

You can feel confident in our professionalism and the high standards we uphold. All of our surveyors are members of at least one of the following professional bodies and adhere to their respective codes of conduct: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, the Pyramus & Thisbe Society, and the Chartered Institute of Building.

Personal approach

A personal service, with clear communication at every stage. We understand that Party Wall matters can feel complicated, unfamiliar and sometimes sensitive. That's why we take the time to listen, understand your particular circumstances and explain things clearly, providing calm, practical advice tailored to your individual matter.

Reduced cost and stress

We believe the smoothest way to manage party wall matters is through clear communication and transparency. Respecting your neighbours' concerns and working together helps achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Invoice on completion

We believe our clients should only pay once we've delivered the service we've promised. That's why we don't ask for payment in advance. We issue our invoice only after your Party Wall Award has been completed and issued.

Continued support

Our service doesn't end when the Party Wall Award is served. We're available throughout your construction project to answer questions, provide practical guidance, and help resolve any issues that may arise.

What is the Party Wall Act?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the legislation that governs building work affecting a shared boundary in England and Wales. It allows owners to carry out legitimate works to their own property while protecting the neighbour next door from damage, disruption and unwelcome surprises.

In practice, the Act covers the walls, floors and boundary structures you share with an adjoining owner, together with any excavation deep enough to affect their foundations. Before work begins, a formal notice must be served. Where the neighbour dissents, a surveyor's Award sets out exactly what may be done, when, and who pays for what.

The Act applies across England and Wales to works on or near a shared structure: most commonly the wall between semi-detached or terraced homes, garden boundary walls built astride the line, and excavations within three or six metres of a neighbouring building. It sets out who must be notified, how much notice is required (two months for works to the wall itself, one month for excavations), and the procedure for resolving disagreements without going to court.

The Act in plain English

Scope, notice periods, awards and your rights — plus free guides to download.

Read the full guide

Type of work covered by the Act

Most residential projects that touch, sit on, or dig near a shared boundary are covered. These are the four we see most often.

Rear and side extensions

Extensions to the rear or side

Building out at the back or side of a house generally means a new wall goes up against the dividing line, or the existing shared wall is cut into for the new structure. Because next door's property is directly affected, the work falls within the Act. Digging new footings alongside their foundations is caught by it as well.

Trigger

A new wall on the line, work into the shared wall, or digging alongside it

  • Rear and side-return additions
  • Wraparound extensions
  • New walls along the boundary
  • Footings dug beside a neighbour
Loft conversions

Loft conversions and structural change

Steel beams, trimmed joists and new openings formed at loft or first-floor level often rely on the wall shared with next door to carry the load. Where the structure between two homes is being altered or used for support, notice is required before the work starts.

Trigger

Anything altering, or taking support from, the structure shared with next door

  • Loft and dormer conversions
  • Steelwork and new openings
  • Joists bearing on the shared wall
  • Removing chimney breasts
Garden walls

Walls along the boundary line

A garden or boundary wall standing on the line between two properties is shared in law, even where only one owner built it. Putting up a new one, or raising, rebuilding or taking down a wall that is already there, means the neighbour must be told in advance.

Trigger

Any new wall on the line, or changes to one already standing there

  • New garden and boundary walls
  • Raising or rebuilding in place
  • Taking down a wall on the line
  • Walls straddling the boundary
Basements

Basements and groundworks

Deep digging can undermine a neighbour's foundations, so the Act sets distance rules. Notice is needed for excavation within three metres of their building, and within six metres where the dig goes below the level of their footings. Basement boxes, light wells and new foundations all count.

Trigger

Excavation within three or six metres of a neighbour's foundations

  • Basement and light-well digs
  • Underpinning and new footings
  • Drainage and service trenches
  • Work inside the 3m / 6m limits

Professional bodies

We work to recognised professional standards. All of our surveyors are members of at least one of the following professional bodies and adhere to their respective codes of conduct.

Chartered Institute of Building
The Pyramus & Thisbe Society
Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

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We operate across London and the South East, serving homeowners and developers in councils throughout the region.

Hertfordshire
Luton
Surrey County Council
Thurrock Council
Chelmsford City Council
Croydon
Castle Point
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Rochford District Council
Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Redbridge
London Borough of Newham
Lambeth
Kensington & Chelsea
Islington
London Borough of Hounslow
Havering London Borough
Harrow Council
Haringey London
Hammersmith & Fulham
Hackney
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Enfield Council
Ealing
Camden
Bromley
Barnet London Borough
Hertfordshire
Luton
Surrey County Council
Thurrock Council
Chelmsford City Council
Croydon
Castle Point
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Rochford District Council
Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Redbridge
London Borough of Newham
Lambeth
Kensington & Chelsea
Islington
London Borough of Hounslow
Havering London Borough
Harrow Council
Haringey London
Hammersmith & Fulham
Hackney
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Enfield Council
Ealing
Camden
Bromley
Barnet London Borough

What people say about working with us.

“From the first phone call to the final Award, everything was handled with total professionalism. They made a confusing process genuinely straightforward and kept me informed at every step.”

Sarah

“Excellent service throughout. Clear communication, fair pricing and a schedule of condition that gave me real peace of mind. Highly recommend.”

Priya T

“My neighbour was doing work and I had no idea what my rights were. They explained everything clearly, represented me and it cost me nothing. Five stars.”

Seb62

“Professional, knowledgeable and reassuring. The notice was served promptly and the whole matter resolved without fuss. Couldn't have asked for more.”

Dave R

“I was dreading the party wall process but they took care of everything. Friendly, responsive and genuinely on my side. A real five-star service.”

HelenW

“Specialist expertise that shows. They knew the Act inside out and resolved a tricky dispute efficiently. Invoiced only on completion, as promised.”

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