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Party Wall Surveyors in South London

Trusted Party Wall Surveyors across South London - fast notices, clear advice, and a smooth award process to keep your project moving.

Trusted Party Wall Surveyors in South London

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.

Planning building work in South London—from a loft conversion in Clapham to a rear extension in Balham, or excavation works in Greenwich or Dulwich? If your project affects a shared wall, boundary, or involves digging close to a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. We help you follow the correct legal process, protect both properties, and keep your build moving smoothly.

We provide a fast, clear service for:
Party Wall Notices • Schedule of Condition Reports • Party Wall Awards across South London.

Why South London Property Owners Need a Party Wall Surveyor

South London is packed with Victorian terraces, Edwardian homes, conversions, and garden extensions—and many projects sit close to neighbouring walls and foundations. A Party Wall Surveyor helps you stay compliant, reduce delays, and avoid disputes.

Why it matters in South London:

  • Terraces and conversions mean shared walls are common
  • Rear extensions often sit close to boundary lines and neighbouring foundations
  • Loft conversions usually involve steelwork into party walls
  • Schedules of Condition help prevent “damage claim” disputes later
  • Correct notices reduce delays when contractors are booked
  • Awards set clear working rules, access rights, and protections

What Does a Party Wall Surveyor Do?

A party wall surveyor is a qualified professional who:

  • Interprets the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
  • Drafts and serves Party Wall Notices
  • Resolves disputes between neighbours
  • Prepares legally binding Party Wall Awards
  • Conducts Schedule of Condition Reports to protect both parties
  • Ensures your construction complies with the law

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.

The Express Party Wall Difference (South London)

Fast, clear party wall surveying with proactive neighbour communication—keeping your project compliant, protected, and progressing without delays.

Fast Notice Preparation

Accurate notices issued quickly with correct dates and details

Clear Neighbour Communication

We handle questions calmly to prevent friction

Thorough Schedule of Condition

Detailed records with photos before work starts

Practical, Fair Awards

Sensible protections agreed with minimal disruption

South London Coverage

Support across all boroughs for lofts, extensions, and basements

Party Wall Process in South London: Step-by-Step

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

01
Free Initial Check

Send your drawings and we confirm if the Act applies.

02
Identify Adjoining Owners

We help confirm who must receive notice (freeholders/leaseholders).

03
Serve the Correct Party Wall Notices

Correct sections, dates, and descriptions to avoid invalid notices.

  • Prepare the right notices for your type of work (Sections 1/2/6)
  • Issue with correct dates, drawings, and descriptions
04
Neighbour Response & Surveyor Appointment

Consent, dissent, or no reply handled properly.

05
Schedule of Condition (Pre-Works Inspection)

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

Access, protections, methods, and responsibilities agreed so work can begin.

Common Party Wall Scenarios in South London

Loft Conversions & Steel Beams

Cutting into the party wall for beam pockets, raising walls, and roof-level structural works.

Rear Extensions Near the Boundary

New foundations close to neighbours, drainage changes, and walls on/near the line of junction.

Excavations & Foundations (3m Rule)

Digging that may affect neighbouring foundations—common for extensions and deeper footings.

Party Fence Walls & Garden Boundaries

Repairing or rebuilding shared boundary walls and garden structures.

South London: What Makes Party Wall Work Different Here?

South London homes often have long rear gardens, tight side access, and shared walls on terraced streets. This creates common pressure points—especially around access, noise, and protecting finishes in neighbouring properties.

  • Rear extensions are frequent, so boundary/foundation notices are common
  • Side access is limited in terraces, so access agreements matter
  • Older housing stock increases sensitivity to vibration and movement
  • Neighbours are close, so clear communication reduces disputes
  • Build timelines are tight, and correct notices prevent last-minute hold-ups

Book a Party Wall Surveyor in South London

Ready to start confidently? We keep the Party Wall process simple—clear advice, correct notices, detailed condition reports, and efficient Awards when required.

  • Free initial check of your plans
  • Notices prepared and served correctly
  • Schedule of Condition inspections
  • Coverage across all South London boroughs
  • Coverage across all London boroughs with responsive support

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Areas Covered in South London

We cover all South London boroughs and nearby neighbourhoods, including:

Lambeth • Southwark • Lewisham • Wandsworth • Greenwich • Croydon • Bromley • Sutton • Kingston upon Thames • Merton • Richmond upon Thames (south-side areas)

Popular areas we regularly support:
Clapham, Brixton, Balham, Tooting, Streatham, Dulwich, Peckham, Deptford, Blackheath, New Cross, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Norwood, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Battersea, Putney, Wimbledon, Mitcham, Sutton, Purley, Beckenham, and Bromley.

If your area isn’t listed—don’t worry. We still cover it. Share your postcode and we’ll confirm next steps quickly.

Areas We Cover in South 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

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.

South London Party Wall FAQs


1) Do I need a Party Wall Notice for my South London extension?

If your work affects a shared wall, involves building on/near the boundary, or requires excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations, you likely need notice. Send your drawings and we’ll confirm quickly.

2) How much notice do I need to give in South London?

Many works require 1–2 months’ notice depending on the section of the Act. Serving early is the best way to avoid delays.

3) What if my neighbour refuses or doesn’t respond?

A refusal—or no response—triggers the dispute procedure. Surveyor(s) are appointed and an Award may be agreed so the project can proceed lawfully.

4) Can we use one surveyor for both properties?

Yes, if both parties agree, an Agreed Surveyor can act for both—often suitable for straightforward lofts and extensions.

5) What is a Schedule of Condition and do I really need it?

It’s a detailed record of your neighbour’s property before work begins. It’s one of the best ways to prevent arguments about cracks or damage later.

6) Who pays the party wall surveyor costs?

In most cases, the building owner carrying out the works pays the reasonable costs, particularly where the work benefits their property.

7) Does the Party Wall Award replace planning permission?

No—an Award is separate from planning and building control. It sets out the legal protections and procedures under the Party Wall Act.

8) I live in a flat in South London—does the Act apply?

Yes. Flats often share walls, floors, and ceilings. Notices may need to be served on freeholders/leaseholders or managing agents depending on ownership.