Building Owner | Party Wall Surveyors

Do you need a Party Wall Surveyor?

The Party Wall Act is separate from planning permission and building regulations. If your project is:

A rear or side extension
A loft conversion
Chimney breast or stack removal
Basement works

then it is likely you will need a Party Wall Surveyor. This means that you have an obligation to serve a Party Wall Notice on any adjoining owner. The process is very straightforward, but failure to comply can cause delays to your project and may have financial repercussions.

Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors assist and advise Building Owners on all party wall matters. We can act as your appointed Party Wall Surveyor.

We can also act as an Agreed Surveyor if the Adjoining Owner agrees to our appointment.

Acting for Building Owner where a Party Wall Award is Required

STEP 1 – Sign and date a letter of appointment we send to you so we can formally act on your behalf.

STEP 2 –Having reviewed your drawings and any structural engineer calculations we will serve the notices.

STEP 3 –Upon receiving a response to the notices, we will carry out a schedule of condition at the Adjoining Owner’s property.

STEP 4 –We will prepare the Party Wall Award and finalise it with the Adjoining Owner’s surveyor. When finalised we will issue the Award and schedule of condition to you.

Speak to a friendly team member today

0207 651 0000

When do you need a Party Wall Surveyor?

If you’re going to carry out building or construction work on a party wall the Act will apply:

Where you will build along the boundary between two properties.
Where you will excavate within a prescribed distance of a shared or adjoining structure.
Where you will alter a party structure.

Whose duty is it serve a notice on an adjoining owner?

The building owner. Or you can appoint a surveyor to do this on your behalf.

What happens if you do not serve a notice as required under the Act?

The Act carries no fines or penalties, but it is possible that your adjoining owner may apply to court for an injunction ordering you to stop work.

Who is responsible for paying the costs of the Party Wall Surveyor?

The building owner.

What is an Agreed Surveyor?

An Agreed Surveyor is where you and your neighbour are happy to agree to using the same surveyor who acts on an impartial basis. Using an Agreed Surveyor means the Building Owner is only responsible for one surveyor’s fees.

    
 
 
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   Roberto Marenghi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great dealings with Squarepoint, firstly as a neighbour 4 years ago and then as appointing them as our own party wall surveyors. Great communication from both Eve in the office and our surveyor Adam. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Richard Wynn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. Thanks Scott and the team !
  
 
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   Nick Dunn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First review for some time . Felt compelled to do it after receiving a great service from Squarepoint. We had a party wall issue and emotions were running high! Thankfully Scott was able to calm the situation with the other party, applying a compelling blend of experience and expertise which got us over the line and importantly allowed all parties to retain a constructive relationship going forward . This certainly wouldn’t have happened without Scott’s handling of the situation. Got lucky finding them, when compared to some of my friends experiences of other companies offering the same service. Feel like got a value for money a variety in todays world !
  
 
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   daniel briggs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had been hunting for a simple job that required a surveyors expertise, but had been struggling to find trust throughout my enquiries, until I spoke to Adam. The advice simply and honestly given by Adam on our first call was remarkable. His friendly but competent application and manner made it easy for me to hire him, and not only did he more than deliver on the required services, but his price was the most competitive I could find. Would highly recommend Eve and Adam @ Squarepoint
  
 
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   Pete Winter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had quite a complicated party wall issue when undertaking my house extension. Scott confidently resolved all related problems and promptly answered all our questions to put our mind at rest during the process. I would highly recommend using Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors.
  
 
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   Farah Qureshi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very very Professional from initial contact to project completion. Scott and the team handled our project efficiently and effectively. With clear, open and honest communication. We had an extention built and total internal refurb to a Victoran style property this included accomodation for a paralysed disabled person. The project was completed in expected timelines and that was credit to Squarepoint pushing the work through. The team at Mitre, the builders, electricians, plumbers and decorators all had a great working relationship with Scott they were fantastic, they met all our demands. Even accomodated our changes in the middle of the project, spoke to our neighbors for Party wall. They helped and worked with us to make our home the way we wanted it, in the budget we had. Can not thank all of them enough. Would highly recommend Square Point for all projects.
  
 
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   Laura Farmer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant and professional surveyors. They helped us sort out our Party Wall Agreement with patience, speed and professionalism throughout. They are helpful, polite and organised. They also had to deal with a very unprofessional surveyor that our neighbour had appointed - which they did brilliantly. The price was very fair and they kept us up to date throughout, offering advice and help when needed. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a surveyor.
  
 
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   Sean Galvin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “I was buying a refurbished property and got a couple of quotes for a survey. Most surveyors outlined that a full survey probably wasn't required given the refurbished state of the property. However, once I spoke to Scott who outlined it was worth it given the marginal difference in cost of the full survey compared to the value of the property and some of the concerns when buying a refurbished property, it was a no brainer for me. Scott also price matched the quote of a competitor and I felt from there in Scott was the best person to use. I'm grateful for Scott's initial advice with respect to the type of survey as many imperfections of the property would not have been picked up in a standard survey in order to be corrected by the vendor so it was well worth the money. The survey was a key tool in negotiating with the vendor. Scott's survey was very comprehensive, easy to read and he has an impressive eye for detail when it comes to locating defects in a property. Scott was also on hand to walk through the title documentation provided by the Vendor in relation to the refurbishment (such as building certificates, installation and works guarantees) to ensure I had all the relevant documents for completion purposes. I would thoroughly recommend Scott for any survey and have also been back to Scott for advice on another property since using him. A 10 out of 10 service.” Sean Galvin Lawyer

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Acting for Building Owner where a Party Wall Award is Required

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0207 651 0000

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