Party Wall Surveying For Smooth, Stress-Free Projects
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Neighbourly notices to legal agreements, handles every step with zero stress.
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Expert guidance for residential and commercial builds.
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Fast & fair party wall agreement.
Local Party Wall surveyors in London
A local expert can be very beneficial in handling party wall issues. Our party wall surveyors know the myriad of the UK’s regulations, and interpersonal social relations with the neighbours. If you are considering a loft conversion, home extension, basement excavation, or any renovation works close to a boundary, we guarantee compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We undertake every duty, from serving notices to drafting and presenting protective works agreements, safeguarding your project and your peace. With Paramountbuilt, you receive speedy service, professional guidance, and effortless answers at your convenience.
What is the Party Wall Act?
The Party Wall Act 1996 sets out the laws in England and Wales regarding the work that can be carried out in proximity to a shared wall, boundary or structure. A vital part of the Act deals with proper notification and the right to appoint a surveyor.
This covers loft conversions, extensions, structural alterations and excavations. Paramountbuilt guides you through all the steps. Complying with the legal framework so you can serve notices, draft agreements, and get consent prior to servicing the project. There is no need for formality because it is a fight delaying the project on legal or neighbourly terms.
Search The Best For Your Homes
At Paramountbuilt, we provide a comprehensive list of services related to party walls aimed to help you safeguard your project while remaining amicable with your neighbors. From notices to full planning consent, our skilled party wall surveyor in London manages everything legal and ensures it is as stress-free as possible.
Party Wall
Notices
Our party wall solicitors makes sure that all requisite notices are adequately served to adjoining owners, and takes up the responsibility on your behalf while ensuring every notice is valid.
The party wall specialist creates fair and clear agreements that highlight your rights, responsibilities, and the project scope to avoid future hurdles.
Adjoining Owner Representation
Adjoining surveyors will talk on the behalf of the adjoining owners to review proposals, the team negotiate for terms and safeguard your property interests.
Agreed Surveyor Role
Working for both sides, we assume the role of a neutral, agreed-upon surveyor in charge of overseeing the entire process, allowing parties to avoid expenses and time delays.
Advice for Homeowners & Developers
Professional insight on every concern regarding the party wall, no matter if it’s a structural shift, a basement extension, or a planned loft conversion.
Types of work covered under the Party Wall Act
Our Party Wall Procedure
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Initial consultation
Our party wall company undertakes an initial consultation to understand the project and suggest if there is a need for the party wall notice service.
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Serving a party wall notice
Prepare and serve the legally compliant notice to the neighbours and establish proper communication.
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Handling the neighbour's response
Address the neighbours and all their responses: their consents, requests for surveyors, or concerns.
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Schedule of condition report
The London-based surveyors capture the condition of the site in detail through inspection to safeguard clients from false damage claims.
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Party wall award preparation
If there is a requirement, we draft a party wall award and stipulate terms for legally binding criteria to safeguard both sides.
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Ongoing support
Our RICS party wall surveyors professionally manage and resolve any emerging issues that arise during the ongoing process.
Building works that require notice under the Party Wall, etc. Act 1996:
- Section 1: For Development over the Boundary Line
- Section 2: Work on an Existing Party Wall
- Section 6: Adjacent Excavation In the Proximity of a Neighbour’s Wall or from 3 to 6 Meters
If each section is followed properly, you not only safeguard yourself from potential disputes but also ensure your project proceeds seamlessly and legally. Need notice serving assistance or help deciphering which section pertains? Paramountbuilt experts are ready to assist.
Serve notices the right way with us.
Avoid costly mistakes. Get professional help for your party wall notice now! We handle the paperwork, you focus on the project.
When do I need to serve a Party Wall Notice?
When planning construction activities that may impact a Party Wall, Boundaries, or adjacent foundations, you are required to serve a Party Wall Notice. Standard illustrations include loft conversions, building extensions, basement digs, or removal of chimney breasts. Notice, as a matter of law, must be given 1 to 2 months prior to the work’s commencement, determined by project specifics.
In order to serve it correctly, these details must be included:
- Proposed works overview,
- Work commencement date,
- Accompanying plans/drawings (where available),
- Notice with specified details must, in every circumstance, be served in full.
Inadequate notice serving can result in building disputes, legal standstills, or worse, putting a halt to your construction in progress.
What Cuts Paramountbuilt Over The Others?
Responsive and transparent
We contact you in a timely manner, provide you with all necessary information pertaining to your issue, and respond to all your queries.
Professional accreditation
All our surveyors are accredited, supervised, and have the requisite experience in the Party Wall Act and have the relevant structural compliance.
Best practices
All projects are conducted to the highest industry standards and in accordance with the legal requirements to ensure everything is done efficiently.
Fast turnaround times
Serving notices and drafting agreements are all completed in a timely manner to ensure there are no interruptions to construction schedules.
Neighbour-friendly approach
We focus on legal diplomacy and maintain strong relations with neighbours while legally defending your rights.
Nationwide service
All the surveyors are readily available to assist with the projects regardless of your property’s location in the UK.
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FAQs
Most of the work that requires a party wall survey and condition report includes loft conversions, extensions, and boundary excavations.
Usually, the building owner who will be undertaking the work is the one who pays for the surveyors, including the adjoining owner’s surveyor if one is appointed.
It can be completed in as little as 2 weeks, but may also extend to over 4 weeks due to the complexity of the survey, the neighbour’s response, and the number of surveyors involved.
The respondent has a period of 14 days to expect a response. In case the recipient dissents or does not respond, surveyors are appointed, and the process for the Party Wall Award begins.
Only with your permission or after serving notice under the Act, any drilling carried out without authorisation is likely to breach the law.
No solicitor is necessary because a party wall surveyor will take care of all the legal formalities including notices, contracts, and agreements as is required by the Act.