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Party Wall Surveyors in Southwark

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

Planning building work in Southwark—such as a rear extension in Dulwich, a loft conversion in Peckham, or structural alterations near shared walls in Bermondsey or London Bridge? If your project affects a party wall, boundary line, or involves excavations close to a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. We help you handle the process correctly—serving notices, recording condition, and agreeing Awards—so your build can move forward with less risk of delays or disputes.

We provide a clear, professional service for:
Party Wall Notices • Schedule of Condition Reports • Party Wall Awards across Southwark.

  • 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.

Why Southwark Property Owners Need a Party Wall Surveyor

Southwark has a mix of Victorian terraces, conversions, flats, and tight boundary lines, which means even “normal” home improvements can become notifiable under the Act. Getting the process right early helps protect both properties and reduces the chance of neighbour disputes.

Why it matters in Southwark

  • Terraced housing and conversions mean shared walls are common
  • Extensions often sit close to neighbouring foundations and boundaries
  • Loft works typically involve steelwork into party walls
  • A Schedule of Condition protects both sides before the build begins
  • Correct notices reduce delays when builders are booked
  • A Party Wall Award clearly sets out access, protections, and responsibilities

If you share your plans, we can quickly confirm whether your work is notifiable and what steps you need next.

What Does a Party Wall Surveyor Do?

A Party Wall Surveyor helps you stay compliant by:

  • Preparing and serving legally valid Party Wall Notices
  • Advising on the correct sections (typically Sections 1, 2 & 6)
  • Managing neighbour responses and appointments if consent isn’t given
  • Producing a detailed Schedule of Condition
  • Agreeing a legally binding Party Wall Award where required
  • Reducing disputes through clear, calm communication

The Express Party Wall Difference

In Southwark, we combine local experience with a calm, practical approach to party wall matters—keeping notices, inspections, and awards clear and compliant. Expect fast communication, straightforward advice, and a focus on protecting your project and neighbour relationships.

Speed without shortcuts

notices prepared quickly, correctly, and served with proof.

Central London experience

used to basements, heritage buildings, mews houses, and mansion blocks.

Neighbour-first communication

we handle adjoining owner questions calmly to reduce delays.

Clear, fixed-fee guidance

transparent pricing and no surprise add-ons.

Builder + architect friendly

we work smoothly with drawings, method statements, and programme dates.

Party Wall Process in Southwark: Step-by-Step

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

01
Free Initial Check

Share your drawings and we confirm if the Act applies

02
Identify Adjoining Owners

We confirm who needs notice (freeholder/leaseholder etc.).

03
Serve the Correct Party Wall Notices

Proper wording, dates, and details to avoid delays.

  • 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 correctly.

05
Schedule of Condition (Pre-Works Inspection)

Photos + notes recorded before works start.

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

Rules agreed for access, methods, protections, and responsibility.

Common Party Wall Scenarios in Southwark

Loft Conversions & Steel Beams

Cutting into the party wall for beams, raising walls, and structural changes.

Excavations & Foundations (3m Rule)

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

Rear Extensions Near the Boundary

New foundations close to neighbouring structures and boundary-line works.

Party Fence Walls & Garden Boundaries

Repairs, rebuilds, or changes to shared boundary walls.

Common works in Southwark affected by the Party Wall Act

Southwark projects often involve tighter spaces, more stakeholders, and more sensitive buildings.

  • Rear/side extensions and structural openings
  • Loft conversions (steel beams into party walls, raising wall height)
  • Chimney breast removal
  • Basement works and underpinning (where applicable)
  • Works to boundary / party fence walls (garden walls)
  • Excavations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s property (and deeper excavations further out in some cases)
  • New walls built on or up to the boundary line

Book a Party Wall Surveyor in Southwark

Want to start your project with confidence? We make the Party Wall process simple—correct notices, thorough condition records, and practical Awards when required.

  • Free initial check of your plans
  • Notices prepared and served correctly
  • Schedule of Condition inspections to protect both properties
  • Awards managed efficiently if consent isn’t given
  • Local experience across Southwark

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Areas Covered in Southwark

We support homeowners, landlords, and developers across Southwark, including:

Bermondsey • Borough • Camberwell • Denmark Hill • Dulwich (East/West) • Elephant & Castle • Herne Hill • Kennington (Southwark side) • London Bridge • Nunhead • Peckham • Rotherhithe • South Bermondsey • Surrey Quays • Walworth

If you’re elsewhere in the borough, we still cover it—send your postcode and we’ll confirm next steps quickly.

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

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.

Southwark Party Wall FAQs

1) Do I need a Party Wall Notice for my extension in Southwark?

If your works touch a shared wall, involve building on/near the boundary, or require excavation near a neighbour’s foundations, you likely need to serve notice. Send your plans and we’ll confirm quickly.

2) What if my neighbour disagrees or doesn’t respond?

A disagreement (or no response) triggers the surveyor procedure. We guide you through appointing surveyor(s), recording condition, and agreeing an Award so the project can proceed legally.

3) How long does the Party Wall process take?

It depends on neighbour response and complexity. Starting early and serving correct notices is the best way to avoid delays—especially when contractor dates are fixed.

4) Who pays the party wall surveyor fees?

In most cases, the building owner carrying out the works pays the reasonable costs—particularly where the works mainly benefit their property.

5) What is a Schedule of Condition?

A detailed written and photographic record of the adjoining property before works start. It helps prevent disputes about damage later.

6) Can we use one surveyor for both parties?

Often yes—both owners can agree to use an Agreed Surveyor for straightforward projects. If matters are complex, each side can appoint their own surveyor.

7) Is Southwark mostly flats—does the Act still apply?

Yes. Flats often involve party walls and floors/ceilings. Notices may need to go to freeholders, leaseholders, or managing agents depending on the ownership structure.

8) Does a Party Wall Award replace planning permission?

No. A Party Wall Award is separate and deals with neighbour protections and legal procedures under the Party Wall Act. Planning and building control requirements may still apply.