Building work in Ealing—like a loft conversion in Acton, a rear extension in South Ealing, or structural alterations in Hanwell—often involves shared walls, close boundaries, or foundations near neighbouring properties. If your works touch any of these, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. We help you handle the process properly from day one, with clear documentation and calm neighbour communication to keep your project moving.
We cover: Party Wall Notices • Schedules of Condition • Party Wall Awards • Neighbour liaison
Ealing has a strong mix of terraces, semis, conversions, and boundary-tight plots. Extensions, loft steels, and excavation for foundations frequently trigger party wall requirements—especially where properties sit close together or share structural elements.
Typical notifiable works include:
Property owners in Ealing often need clear guidance, quick communication, and surveyors who understand how local homes are laid out. From Victorian and Edwardian terraces to 1930s semis and converted flats, different property types can create different Party Wall issues. We help make the process easier by explaining what is needed, handling the paperwork correctly, and keeping both owners and neighbours informed throughout.
If your planned work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, it helps to know what happens next. We guide clients through each stage so the process feels manageable and clear.
We look at the plans and confirm whether the work is likely to fall under the Party Wall Act.
We confirm who needs to be notified, including freeholders or affected neighbouring owners.
We draft the correct notices and make sure they are served properly and on time.
If neighbours consent, the process is simpler. If they dissent or do not reply, surveyors may need to be appointed.
Where required, we document the condition of the adjoining property before work begins.
Party wall costs in Ealing will depend on the type of work, how many adjoining owners are involved, and whether your neighbour consents or asks for a formal award. For straightforward projects, the process may only involve preparing and serving notices. For larger or more sensitive works such as loft conversions, rear extensions, or excavation near neighbouring foundations, a party wall award and schedule of condition are often recommended.
| Service | Indicative Fee | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation of Notices | £49 | Review of plans, identifying the required notices, legal checks to identify adjoining owners, and serving the notices correctly |
| Party Wall Award | £500 | Acting as Building Owner Surveyor, drafting and serving the award, ten day notices where required, and related appointments |
| Schedule of Condition | £250 | Visual and photographic record of the adjoining property before works begin |
| Comprehensive Homeowner Party Wall Awards | From £799 | For projects where a more complete fixed-fee award service is needed |
We cover the whole London Borough of Ealing, including:
Ealing • Ealing Broadway • Acton • Southall • Hanwell • Greenford • Northolt • West Ealing • Perivale • Northfields • South Ealing • Park Royal (Ealing side)
If your street isn’t listed, we still cover it—share your postcode and we’ll confirm quickly.
Express Party Wall also supports homeowners across nearby West London areas, including
Brent,
Hounslow,
Hammersmith and Fulham,
Richmond upon Thames and wider
West London.
1) Do I need a Party Wall Notice for an Ealing rear extension?
Often yes—especially if you’re excavating near a neighbour or building on/near the boundary.
2) How much notice do I need to give?
Many works require 1–2 months’ notice, depending on the type of work.
3) What if my neighbour ignores the notice?
A non-response is treated as a dissent, and the surveyor process is used to progress matters properly.
4) Can we use one surveyor for both sides?
Yes—an Agreed Surveyor can act for both if both owners agree, often quicker for straightforward works.
5) What is a Schedule of Condition?
A dated photo and written record of the adjoining property before works start. It protects both sides and reduces disputes.
6) Who pays the surveyor fees?
In most cases, the building owner carrying out the works pays reasonable costs.
7) Does a Party Wall Award replace planning permission?
No. Planning/building control are separate. The Award covers protections and procedure under the Party Wall Act.
8) I’m in a flat/conversion in Ealing—does the Act apply?
Yes, and it may involve notifying freeholders/leaseholders or managing agents. We’ll help identify the correct parties.
