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Common types of works that affected by the Party Wall Act.
Find out more about the Party Wall Act and process here.
If you’re planning to renovate, extend, or build in Islington, there’s one crucial aspect of the process that’s often overlooked party wall matters. With rows of terraced and semi-detached homes tightly packed together, party wall issues are common in this vibrant North London borough. Whether you’re a building owner or a neighbour, understanding your legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is essential to avoid disputes and delays.
That’s where we at Express Party Wall Surveyor come in. Based in London and experienced in Islington property law and planning, our qualified party wall surveyors offer fast, fair, and professional service ensuring your construction runs smoothly from day one.
Islington is a borough known for its historic Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, and increasingly, modern infill developments. Many of these properties share walls, foundations, or boundary lines making them subject to the Party Wall Act.
You may need a party wall surveyor in Islington if you’re planning:
Even seemingly minor works can legally require you to serve a Party Wall Notice on your neighbours. Failing to do so can result in legal delays, injunctions, or costly disputes not to mention strained neighbour relationships.
A party wall surveyor is a qualified professional who:
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.
At Express Party Wall Surveyor, we focus on speed, clarity, and fairness qualities that are especially important in a busy borough like Islington. Here’s why local homeowners and developers choose us:
Time is of the essence. We serve notices on the same day and follow up with proper documentation.
Here’s what the typical process looks like when you work with us:
Contact us with your plans. We’ll assess whether your work falls under the Party Wall Act and provide free advice.
Extending your kitchen or living room into the garden? You’ll likely be working close to the boundary, affecting shared walls or fences.
Adding a dormer or raising the party wall to match the new roof height often requires notice and a surveyor’s oversight.
One of the most sensitive projects basement excavations must be handled carefully to avoid damaging neighbouring foundations.
Removing a shared chimney breast from a party wall must be done under a Party Wall Award to protect adjoining properties.
At Express Party Wall Surveyor, we believe that party wall matters shouldn’t delay or derail your construction project. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, or architect, our team is here to guide you through every step with expertise and efficiency.
Contact us today for consultation and get your project off the ground legally and smoothly.
At Express Party Wall, we provide professional Party Wall Surveyor services throughout Islington and surrounding areas. Whether you’re planning home extensions, loft conversions, or other structural works, our expert surveyors ensure full compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — helping you avoid disputes and delays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
