PWP SURVEYORS
Professional Residential Party Wall Surveyors
SERVICES
Expert Party Wall Solutions
The Role of the Party Wall Surveyor
The Party Wall Surveyor’s sole purpose is to determine the dispute that has arisen between the parties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the Act”). This is done by way of an ‘Award’, which is a legally-binding statutory determination that resolves the dispute and authorises the notifiable works to proceed lawfully.
Fee Proposals
Our fee proposals for building owners ensure accurate estimations, and no hidden extras.
Inspection Expertise
We offer thorough schedule of condition inspections, highlighting potential issues. We ensure that any damage caused to the adjoining owners property by works being carried out under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, will be repaired to a high standard.
OUR STORY
Expert Residential Party Wall Surveyors: Our Story
We, as a team of dedicated experts, began our journey with a passion for precision and excellence in surveying. Specialising in Residential Party Wall Surveying, we laid the foundation for our business on integrity and thoroughness.
Over time, our commitment to providing accurate assessments and professional services has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry. Today, we continue to grow, offering first class party wall surveying solutions while maintaining our reputation as specialists in residential property surveying.
WHY WORK WITH US
Our Expertise Shines
Fast Service
We deliver quick and efficient Party Wall Awards to save delays on your building projects.
Accurate Reports
Our detailed Schedule of Conditions provide precise information on the condition of your property..
Customer Satisfaction
We prioritise client needs, offering personalised services to ensure a smooth party wall surveying experience.
UNIQUE APPROACH
Innovative Solutions for Party Wall Issues.
We pride ourselves on offering cutting-edge methods to evaluate properties, ensuring accurate and detailed assessments.
Our team continuously seeks new technologies and approaches to provide our clients with the most advanced party wall property surveying services available.
About PWP Surveyors
The Party Wall etc Act. 1996
THE ACT
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into force on the 1st July 1997 and provides the framework for preventing or resolving disputes in relation to party walls, party structures, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.
Anyone intending to carry out work (anywhere in England & Wales) of the kinds described in the Act must give Adjoining Owners notice of their intentions.
As Party Wall Surveyor's what can we do under the Act?
Acting on behalf of Building Owners. As party wall advisors we can act for building owners serving all relevant notices, preparing schedules of condition and agreeing party wall awards in close liaison with architects and engineers.
Acting on behalf of Adjoining Owners.
We can act for adjoining owners where party wall notices have been served upon them to ensure they are correctly represented under the Act and the correct legal procedures are followed prior to works commencing on site.
Acting on behalf of both owners as Agreed Surveyor.
We can act for both owners where they have both agreed that a single surveyor is suitable to determine the matter in dispute. This option is most suitable where the matter/s in dispute are not contentious and normally of a simple nature or connected to residential type works.
Questions & Answers.
The party Wall etc. Act 1996
Q. What type of work is covered by the Act?
A. Various work that is going to be carried out directly to an existing party wall or structure. New building at or astride the boundary line between properties Excavation within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbouring building(s) or structure(s), depending on the depth of the proposed foundations.
Q. What is a party wall?
A. The main types of party walls are: a wall that stands on the lands of 2 (or more) owners and forms part of a building - this wall can be part of one building only or separate buildings belonging to different owners, a wall that stands on the lands of 2 owners but does not form part of a building, such as a garden wall but not including timber fences, a wall that is on one owner’s land but is used by 2 (or more) owners to separate their buildings. The Act also uses the expression ‘party structure’. This could be a wall or floor partition or other structure separating buildings or parts of buildings in different ownership, such as in flats.
Q. What does the Act cover?
A. The Act covers: new building on or at the boundary of 2 properties, work to an existing party wall or party structure, excavation near to and below the foundation level of neighbouring buildings. This may include: building a new wall on or at the boundary of 2 properties, cutting into a party wall, making a party wall taller, shorter or deeper, removing chimney breasts from a party wall, knocking down and rebuilding a party wall, digging below the foundation level of a neighbour’s property.
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Our Services
We can offer expert advice in all areas concerning the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We offer a bespoke service for each of our client as no two jobs are the same.
We are passionate about what we do and this has helped develop a close working relationship with a wide variety of clients across the UK.
Building Owners
Our services for Building Owners include the following:
- Serving appropriate party wall notices under the Act.
- Liaising with Adjoining Owner's Surveyors.
- Preparing Schedule of Conditions.
- Preparing and agreeing the Party Wall Award with the Adjoining Owner's Surveyor.
- Attending to any matters during the works.
- Signing off Party Wall Awards upon completion.
Adjoining Owners
Our services for Adjoining Owners include:
- Checking that party wall notices have been served correctly.
- Agreeing the Schedule of Condition with the Building Owner's Surveyor.
- Agreeing the Party Wall Award.
- Undertaking a final inspection to confirm if any damage has occurred.
- In the event that damage has occurred, we will agree with the Building Owner's Surveyor the cost of any necessary repairs or compensation payments.
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