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Party Wall Surveyors

At James Howell Designs, our experienced party wall surveyors provide expert assistance for projects where building works affect shared walls, boundaries, or neighbouring structures. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, certain works require formal agreements to protect both the building owner and the adjoining owner. Our role as party wall surveyors is to ensure your project is legally compliant while safeguarding neighbouring properties and helping you avoid costly disputes.

The process begins with serving the correct Party Wall Notices to adjoining property owners. This step formally initiates the process and informs neighbours of the intended works. At James Howell Designs, our party wall surveyors prepare and issue these notices accurately and in line with the law, ensuring your project gets off to the right start. If your neighbours choose to appoint their own surveyor, we liaise with them professionally to keep the process moving smoothly.
A key responsibility of our party wall surveyors is carrying out Schedules of Condition. This involves recording detailed notes and photographs of the adjoining property before works commence. By documenting existing cracks, wear, or structural issues, we create an impartial record that protects all parties and prevents disputes should new damage be alleged once the works are complete.

We also prepare legally binding Party Wall Agreements, known as Awards. These documents set out how the works will be carried out, specify protective measures, and confirm access rights for inspections. Our party wall surveyors take care to create agreements that balance the building owner’s plans with the adjoining owner’s rights, ensuring the works proceed fairly and in line with the Act. Where necessary, our team can also carry out site inspections during construction to check that work is being completed as agreed.

Party wall surveyors are typically required for a variety of construction projects, including cutting into party walls to insert beams for loft conversions, excavating near neighbouring foundations, or extending onto a boundary line. At James Howell Designs, we combine technical expertise with a practical, solution-focused approach, helping homeowners and developers progress their projects without unnecessary delays or disputes. By instructing our qualified party wall surveyors, you can move forward with confidence, knowing your project is fully compliant and professionally managed.