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Party Wall Surveyors in London

Fast, compliant party wall notices and awards across all London boroughs — get expert help today.

Areas Covered – Party Wall Surveyors Across London Boroughs

Handle notices, schedules of condition, and awards quickly and correctly across all London boroughs.

Common types of works that affected by the Party Wall Act. 

  • Extensions
  • Loft conversions
  • Chimney removal
  • Basements
  • Works to boundary walls
  • Any excavations within 3m of your neighbours property
  • Any construction along boundary line
Find out more about the Party Wall Act and process here.

We provide Party Wall Notices, Schedules of Condition, and Party Wall Awards across all London boroughs and the City of London. From Victorian terraces and period conversions to mansion blocks and modern developments, our surveyors help you follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 correctly—so your build stays compliant, protected, and on schedule.

Whether you’re planning a rear extension in Wandsworth, a loft conversion in Islington, or a basement excavation in Kensington & Chelsea, we make the process straightforward: correct notices, clear neighbour communication, robust documentation, and practical agreements where needed.

Popular Areas We Regularly Work In

We frequently support party wall matters across areas such as:
Islington, Hackney, Croydon, Wimbledon (Merton), Stoke Newington, Blackheath, Spitalfields, Leyton, Enfield, Camden, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and Greenwich.

If your borough or neighbourhood isn’t listed above, don’t worry—we still cover it. Send your postcode and we’ll confirm availability and next steps.

What the Party Wall Act Covers (Common Notifiable Works)

The Party Wall Act may apply if your project includes:

Works to a Party Wall / Party Structure (Section 2)

  • Cutting into a shared wall to insert steel beams
  • Removing chimney breasts attached to a party wall
  • Raising or thickening a party wall (often during loft conversions)
  • Cutting chases for structural work or weatherproofing
  • Underpinning or strengthening a shared wall

Works at the Boundary Line (Section 1)

  • Building a new wall on the line of junction (boundary line)
  • Building up to the boundary (and needing permissions/agreements)
  • Altering or rebuilding a shared boundary/party fence wall

If you’re unsure, send your drawings—we’ll confirm quickly whether the Act applies and what notices are needed.

Why London Projects Need Party Wall Support More Often

London has unique building conditions that make party wall matters more common:

  • Terraced streets and conversions mean shared walls are everywhere
  • Older structures can be more sensitive to movement and vibration
  • Basements and rear extensions are frequent, especially in high-demand areas
  • Leasehold/freehold layers in flats can mean multiple adjoining owners to notify
  • Tight contractor timelines—correct notices prevent last-minute hold-ups
  • Access constraints (scaffolding, passageways, party fence walls) need clarity early

If your neighbour consents to the notice, you can proceed without much delay. But if they dissent (or don’t respond), a party wall surveyor is essential to move things forward legally and efficiently.

Typical Projects We Handle Across London

Clients commonly come to us for:

Rear extensions

including RSJs and structural openings

Loft conversions

steelwork and party wall raising

Basement excavations

underpinning and deep groundworks

Side return extensions

close to neighbour walls/foundations

Chimney breast removals

party wall related

How the Process Works (Simple Overview)

Here’s what the typical process looks like when you work with us:

01
Free Initial Check

of drawings to confirm notifiable work

02
Identify Adjoining Owners

(including leaseholders/freeholders where needed)

03
Serve the Correct Party Wall Notices

with accurate details and timings

  • Prepare the right notices for your type of work (Sections 1/2/6)
  • Issue with correct dates, drawings, and descriptions
04
If no consent

appoint surveyor(s) and agree the process

05
Schedule of Condition (Pre-Works Inspection)

to protect both properties

  • Inspect and photograph key areas in the adjoining property
  • Create a signed record to reduce disputes later
06
Party Wall Award & Start Works

 issued (when needed) so work can proceed confidently

Common Party Wall Scenarios in London

Loft Conversions & Steel Beams

Cutting into a party wall to insert beams or raising the party wall for a loft.

Rear/Side Extensions Near the Boundary

Building on or close to the boundary line, including new walls and structural work.

Basement Excavations & Underpinning

Deep digging that can affect neighbouring foundations—common in many London areas.

Party Fence Walls & Garden Boundary Works

Repairing, rebuilding, or altering shared garden walls and boundary structures.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re planning works anywhere in London, we’ll help you take the right steps—quickly and correctly.

  • Free initial check of your plans
  • Notices served correctly (Sections 1, 2 & 6)
  • Schedule of Condition inspections
  • Party Wall Awards managed efficiently
  • London-wide coverage across all boroughs
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London Boroughs We Cover (All 32 + City of London)

We cover every London borough, including:

Areas We Cover in London:

  • Angel
  • Archway
  • Barnsbury
  • Canonbury
  • Clerkenwell
  • Farringdon
  • Finsbury
  • Finsbury Park
  • Highbury
  • Holloway
  • Islington Central
  • Kings Cross (Islington side)
  • Mildmay
  • Newington Green
  • Pentonville
  • Tufnell Park (Islington side)
  • Upper Holloway

From residential projects to commercial developments, we offer:

  • Party Wall Notices
  • Party Wall Agreements (Awards)
  • Schedule of Condition Reports
  • Neighbourly Dispute Advice

North London

  • Barnet

  • Camden

  • Enfield

  • Hackney

  • Haringey

  • Islington

 

South London 

  • Bexley

  • Bromley

  • Croydon

  • Greenwich

  • Kingston upon Thames

  • Lambeth

  • Lewisham

  • Merton

  • Richmond upon Thames

  • Southwark

  • Sutton

  • Wandsworth

 

East London

  • Barking and Dagenham

  • Havering

  • Newham

  • Redbridge

  • Tower Hamlets

  • Waltham Forest

Central / Additional Authority

  • City of London (separate authority, included in our coverage)

 

West London Boroughs

  • Brent

  • Ealing

  • Hammersmith and Fulham

  • Harrow

  • Hillingdon

  • Hounslow

  • Kensington and Chelsea

  • Westminster

 

Party Wall Surveyor Across London Boroughs

  • Barking and Dagenham
  • Barnet
  • Bexley
  • Brent
  • Bromley
  • Camden
  • Croydon
  • City of London
  • Ealing
  • Enfield
  • Greenwich
  • Hackney
  • Hammersmith and Fulham
  • Haringey
  • Harrow
  • Havering
  • Hillingdon
  • Hounslow
  • Islington
  • Kensington and Chelsea
  • Kingston upon Thames
  • Lambeth
  • Lewisham
  • Redbridge
  • Richmond upon Thames
  • Southwark
  • Sutton
  • Tower Hamlets
  • Waltham Forest
  • Wandsworth
  • Westminster

The following fees are indicative for a small project [rear extension], as Building Owner Surveyor. All fees are subject to a formal fee quote.

Preparation of Notices

£49

The first step is to notify neighbours of the works and their rights under the Party Wall Act. This is a legal obligation and fulfilled by serving notices that allow the neighbour the option of either agreeing for the works to proceed without a full Party Wall Award, or to have an Award drawn up.

In event it is agreed that no Party Wall Award is required, it can still be beneficial to produce a Schedule of Condition.

  • Review of plans to identify required notices.
  • Legal searches to identify legal 'neighbours' [freeholders, leaseholders, tenants]
  • Contact with neighbours, completion and serving of the required notices.
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The Party Wall Award

£500

Having served the notices, where the neighbour, or both parties prefer to have a Party Wall Award drawn up, the Party Wall Act terms this a ‘dispute’.

In practice it doesn’t necessarily mean a disagreement, just that both parties want to protect their property and rights by recording the nature of the works to avoid future disagreement, litigation and costs. This is done by creating a Party Wall Award.

  • Act as Building Owner Surveyor
  • Drafting and serving of the Party Wall Award.
  • Providing 'Ten Day Notices' in event neighbour does not respond.
  • Making required appointments on behalf of the building owner.
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Acting as 'Agreed Surveyor' Included within award price.

The Party Wall Act allows the neighbour to the works to have their own surveyor appointed and paid for by the building owner.

This is where costs can rise significantly. On simple projects, if we can get agreement of the neighbour, we will act for both parties as Agreed Surveyor, saving substantial costs.

  • Conduct site visit and inspection of neighbouring property affected areas.
  • Visual and photographic inspection in production of schedule.
  • Follow up inspection at completion of the works.
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Schedule of Condition

£250

Even where no formal Award is created, it is highly advisable to record the condition of the affected area of the neighbour’s property at the outset, thereby protecting both parties interests.

This can also be requested by the adjoining neighbour.

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* Fee excludes VAT. All prices are subject to formal quotation.

FAQs – Areas Covered (Party Wall Surveyors London)

1) Do you cover all London boroughs?
Yes — we provide Party Wall services across all 32 London boroughs plus the City of London.

2) Which areas do you regularly work in?
We work throughout London and frequently handle projects in areas such as Islington, Hackney, Westminster, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea, Wandsworth, Southwark, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Croydon, Enfield, Merton (Wimbledon), Lewisham (Blackheath), and Waltham Forest (Leyton).

3) What Party Wall services do you provide in each borough?
We handle: Party Wall Notices, Schedule of Condition inspections, Party Wall Awards, and neighbour communication—covering Sections 1, 2, and 6 where relevant.

4) What types of works are usually notifiable under the Party Wall Act?
Common notifiable works include extensions, loft conversions with steel beams, chimney breast removal, basements/underpinning, boundary wall works, and excavations within 3m (sometimes 6m) of a neighbour’s foundations.

5) How quickly can you confirm if my project is notifiable?
Usually quickly once you share your plans or a brief description. We’ll confirm whether the Act applies and what notices are needed.

6) How much notice do I need to give my neighbours?
In most cases, notice is 1–2 months, depending on the type of work and which section of the Act applies. Serving early helps avoid delays.

7) What happens if my neighbour doesn’t respond?
If there’s no response within 14 days, a dispute is deemed to have arisen and surveyor(s) must be appointed to progress matters and, where required, produce an Award.

8) Who pays the Party Wall surveyor fees?
In most cases, the building owner (the person carrying out the work) pays the reasonable Party Wall costs—especially when the works benefit their project.

9) Do you deal with flats and mansion blocks as well as houses?
Yes. We regularly work on flats, conversions, and mansion blocks, where multiple adjoining owners (freeholder/leaseholders/managing agents) may need to be notified.

10) Is a Schedule of Condition necessary if my neighbour consents?
It’s not always legally required, but it’s strongly recommended. A Schedule of Condition provides a clear before-works record and helps prevent disputes later.

11) Can you serve notices to multiple adjoining owners?
Yes. Where needed, we can help identify all relevant adjoining owners and ensure notices are served correctly to reduce the risk of invalid service.

12) What if my borough isn’t listed on the page?
No problem — we still cover it. Send your postcode and project details, and we’ll confirm next steps.