Planning to extend, convert your loft, or add a basement? If your project affects a shared wall or neighbouring boundary, the Party Wall Act requires you to serve formal notice on your neighbour(s).
We handle the entire process for you — from reviewing drawings and serving notices to conducting inspections and preparing awards. Our involvement ensures that your works proceed lawfully and without unnecessary delays.
Before construction begins, we carry out a Schedule of Condition on your neighbour’s property to record all existing defects. This protects you from potential false damage claims and provides documented evidence for peace of mind.
We manage all communication and coordination with your neighbours or their surveyor, so you can focus on your project with confidence.
We offer a comprehensive range of Party Wall services for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners, including acting as the Agreed Surveyor for both parties.
Our services include:
• Free impartial advice on your rights and obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
• Preparation and service of Party Wall Notices — all notices are bespoke, compliant, and sent by first-class post.
• Review of architectural and structural drawings for proposed works.
• Land Registry searches to verify ownership and addresses.
• Detailed Schedule of Condition Reports, with 150–250 photographs, written notes, and thumbnails appended to the report.
• Drone surveys providing aerial views of roofs, boundaries, and inaccessible areas.
• 10-day reminder notices and correspondence management.
• Drafting, reviewing, and serving Party Wall Awards.
We undertake site visits, inspect adjoining properties, and record every visible crack, defect, and condition before works commence. High-resolution photographs are stored securely, ensuring complete documentation.
Whether acting as the building owner’s surveyor, adjoining owner’s surveyor, or agreed surveyor, we offer a complete end-to-end package — from notice to award — ensuring compliance, protection, and peace of mind.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours when construction works affect shared or adjacent structures. It provides a clear legal framework for protecting both properties and maintaining neighbourly harmony.
The Act covers three main categories:
1. Section 1 – Line of Junction Works: Building a new wall at or astride the boundary line.
2. Section 2 – Party Structure Works: Alterations or repairs to an existing party wall or structure, such as inserting steel beams or raising the height of the wall.
3. Section 6 – Adjacent Excavations: Excavating within three or six metres of an adjoining property, depending on foundation depth.
We prepare and serve accurate Party Wall Notices, undertake Schedules of Condition, and draft Party Wall Awards that clearly set out the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Our professional process ensures compliance, prevents disputes, and gives you complete legal protection.
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice, you are legally entitled to appoint your own surveyor to protect your interests. We can act on your behalf to ensure that your property is fully safeguarded during your neighbour’s construction works. We will:
Our role is to act impartially yet firmly, ensuring your property remains protected and that any damage or inconvenience is handled professionally. We help maintain good neighbourly relations while ensuring your legal rights are upheld at every stage.
Fixed Fees
At Master Party Wall Surveyors Limited, we believe in fairness, transparency, and professionalism. We offer fixed-fee quotations and free impartial advice to help you understand your obligations before you commit to any work.
Our philosophy is simple — we aim to resolve issues between neighbours, not profit from them. We take pride in our reputation for honesty, fairness, and technical accuracy.
As proud members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS), we follow the highest professional standards and ethical practices. With us, you’ll receive straightforward advice, transparent pricing, and an approach focused on achieving a practical and amicable resolution.
Our fixed-fee structure ensures that you always know where you stand — no hidden extras, no surprises.