Planning an extension, loft conversion or renovation? If your work affects a shared wall, boundary or neighbouring property, you may need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
At DPG Surveyors, we help homeowners, developers and adjoining owners understand their rights and responsibilities, making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Whether you're carrying out building work or have received a party wall notice from your neighbour, we'll provide clear, impartial advice to help you move forward with confidence.
Protect your property and avoid unnecessary disputes.
Party wall matters can feel complicated, especially when you're unsure of the legal requirements or how your neighbours might be affected.
Our experienced surveyors help you understand what's required, manage the necessary procedures and resolve disagreements fairly.
From preparing notices to agreeing Party Wall Awards, we're here to help protect everyone's interests while keeping things running smoothly.
Expert support at every stage of the process.
Homeowners planning extensions or loft conversions
Property owners building on or near a shared boundarys
Developers undertaking construction or excavation works
Neighbours who have received a Party Wall Notice
Owners looking for professional advice on party wall disputes
From your first enquiry to a clear way forward.
Share the address and details of your new-build or recently completed home.
We will assess whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and explain the steps you may need to take.
Where required, we'll assist with notices, inspections, Schedules of Condition and Party Wall Awards.
With the necessary party wall procedures completed, you'll have a clearer understanding of your rights and responsibilities before work begins.
We offer a wide range of surveying services
To help you with your process, we have provided answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our friendly team.
A party wall is typically a wall shared between two properties, such as the dividing wall in a terraced or semi-detached house. The Act can also cover certain boundary walls and structures separating flats, including floors and ceilings.
You may need a Party Wall Surveyor if you're planning work affecting a shared wall, building at a boundary or excavating near a neighbouring property. If the Act applies and a dispute arises, a surveyor or surveyors must be appointed to resolve it.
Yes, if your proposed work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you'll generally need to serve formal notice on the affected neighbours before work begins. The required notice period depends on the type of work.
If your neighbour dissents or doesn't respond within the statutory period, a dispute is deemed to have arisen. A surveyor or surveyors can then be appointed to resolve the matter through a Party Wall Award.
A Party Wall Award is a legally binding document prepared by the appointed surveyor or surveyors. It sets out the permitted works, how they should be carried out and any measures needed to protect neighbouring properties.
Costs vary depending on the type of work, the number of affected neighbours and the complexity of the matter. Contact our team for a personalised quote based on your project.
Where a dispute has arisen under the Act, you should not begin the relevant notifiable works until the Party Wall Award has been made and the applicable notice requirements have been satisfied.
Neighbours who have received a Party Wall Notice
Wanstead Works
34-40 High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RJ
0208 087 1969
office@dpgsurveyors.co.uk
