Planning a home extension, loft conversion, basement excavation or structural alteration in Newham? Understanding your responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is an important part of preparing your project.
At Newham Express Party Wall, we provide professional party wall surveying services designed to keep your project moving while protecting relationships with neighbouring property owners.
Our experienced surveyors work with homeowners, landlords, developers, architects and contractors throughout Newham. Whether you need to serve a Party Wall Notice or have received one from a neighbour, we provide straightforward guidance at every stage.
Our aim is simple: minimise unnecessary delays, reduce the risk of disputes and help your building project progress with confidence.
A party wall is commonly a wall shared between two properties, although the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can also apply to certain boundary structures and excavation works close to neighbouring buildings.
Depending on the type and location of your proposed work, you may need to notify adjoining property owners before construction starts.
We prepare and serve the appropriate Party Wall Notices on adjoining property owners and guide you through the required procedure.
We record the visible condition of neighbouring properties before construction begins, providing useful evidence if concerns arise later.
Where a dispute arises under the Act, we prepare impartial Party Wall Awards setting out how the relevant works should proceed.
Where both property owners agree, a single impartial Agreed Surveyor can act for both parties under the Act.
We support property owners carrying out works from the initial assessment and notice stage through to any required Award.
Received a Party Wall Notice? We explain your rights and can act as your appointed surveyor where required.
Helping make the Party Wall process clear and straightforward.
We review your proposed building works and advise whether the Party Wall Act is likely to apply.
Where required, the appropriate notices are prepared and served on adjoining property owners.
The neighbouring property may be inspected and its visible condition recorded.
Where a dispute arises, surveyors are appointed in accordance with the Party Wall Act.
Where required, an Award is prepared setting out the procedures for carrying out the relevant works.
We remain available to assist with party wall matters as your construction project progresses.
We focus on making party wall matters straightforward, efficient and easy to understand for property owners across Newham.
We provide professional party wall surveying services throughout the London Borough of Newham, including:
Express Party Wall also provides surveying services throughout East London and neighbouring London boroughs.
You may need a notice if your extension involves work to a shared structure, work on the boundary or certain excavation close to a neighbouring property. We can review your plans and advise whether the Act applies.
Many loft conversions in terraced and semi-detached homes involve inserting structural beams into a shared party wall. In these situations, Party Wall Notices may be required.
If an adjoining owner does not consent, a dispute may arise under the Act. Surveyors can then be appointed to deal with the relevant party wall matters and prepare an Award where required.
The Party Wall Act can frequently apply where terraced properties share walls and the proposed construction affects those structures. The requirement depends on the specific works.
Yes. Where both property owners agree, one impartial Agreed Surveyor may act under the Party Wall Act.
Yes. A Schedule of Condition records the visible condition of the neighbouring property before building work starts and can provide useful evidence if concerns about damage arise later.
Planning an extension, loft conversion, excavation or structural alteration? Speak to Express Party Wall for professional advice and a clear quotation.
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