Party Wall Surveyors in West London
Our RICS-regstered Party Wall surveyors work with homeowners, dvelopers, and commercial property companies throughout West London, providing specialist support across a range of Party Wall matters.
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Why Choose Stokemont for Party Wall Surveying?
We provide clear advice on all Party Wall matters to building and adjoining owners across West London. With a wide range of property types and building projects across the area, we understand that no two Party Wall matters in West London are ever the same.
Our experienced surveyors hold membership and accreditation with leading professional bodies, including RICS, CABE and CIArb, combining recognised professional expertise with extensive experience of Party Wall matters.
Our experience spans West-London’s extensive property landscape, including period terraces, semi-detached homes, converted flats, and new-build properties. This gives us an extensive knowledge of the construction projects ad neighbourly issues commonly encountered across the area.
Team Qualifications
Our team of surveyors are not only highly experienced but importantly they are also qualified.
We’re proud to confirm our surveyors hold membership status and accreditation to some of the world’s leading professional governing bodies including; the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Pyramus and Thisbe Club (P&T).
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West London is a large and constantly evolving area, with historic Victorian and Edwardian buildings sharing space with new-build homes, apartment blocks, and modern commercial buildings.
With such a diverse property landscape, a wide range of building works can fall under the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including:
Whether you’re renovating a home in Shepherd’s Bush, planning a loft conversion in Chiswick, or extending a commercial property in Kensington, consulting an expert Party Wall Surveyor first can help avoid unnecessary complications later in the process.
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What Is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides the legal framework for certain types of building work that could affect shared walls, structures, or boundaries between neighbouring properties. The legislation protects the rights of both building and adjoining owners while helping to prevent or resolve any disputes that may arise.
The Act applies throughout England and Wales and sets out procedures that must be followed by each party before qualifying works can begin.
What Types of Work Are Covered by the Party Wall Act?
Knowing whether your proposed work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is essential before proceeding. Many residential and commercial building projects carried out across West London can fall within the remit of the Act. These can include:
Works On an Existing Party Wall or Structure
Building work that affects an existing Party Wall or shared structure may fall under the requirements of the Party Wall Act. This can include increasing the height of a Party Wall, removing chimney breasts, inserting steel beams, or making structural alterations as part of an extension or loft conversion.
Excavations Near Neighbouring Properties
If you’re planning excavation work close to neighbouring structures, you may need to give notice to your neighbour. This can depend on its distance and depth in relation to neighbouring foundations and whether works could affect or compromise these foundations.
The Act can apply to rear and side extensions, basement excavations, and other significant groundworks.
Building on or Near the Boundary
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can also apply when a new wall is being built on or astride the boundary line between two neighbouring properties.
Want to know whether your work is covered by the Party Wall Act?
Read our guide to works covered under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
How Much Does a Party Wall Surveyor Cost in West London?
The cost of hiring a Party Wall Surveyor in West London can vary depending on certain factors. This can include the complexity of the proposed works, whether the Party Wall Notice has been consented to or dissented to, and whether a Party Wall Award or dispute resolution is required.
Our typical costs for Party Wall services are:
- Party Wall Notice: £39+VAT
- Schedule of Condition Report: From £395+VAT
- Party Wall Award: From £700+VAT
At Stokemont, we’re committed to providing a high-calibre professional service at a competitive price. Contact us today to discuss your proposed works and receive a free, no-obligation quote.
What Happens When You Hire a Party Wall Surveyor in West London?
Where the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, there are several steps that need to be followed before works can begin. We can guide owners through every Party Wall procedure and ensure the relevant requirements are followed.
Initial Advice
Your Party Wall Surveyor will review the proposed works to determine whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and advise you on the relevant requirements and next steps.
Notice Served
A Party Wall Notice will be prepared and served on the affected adjoining owner.
Consent or Dissent
The adjoining owner can either consent or dissent to the proposed works.
Surveyor Appointed
If an adjoining owner dissents, the owners can either agree to appoint a single agreed surveyor to oversee the dispute or each appoint their own Party Wall Surveyor.
Party Wall Award
The surveyor(s) will prepare a Party Wall Award establishing how and when works can proceed, alongside the responsibilities and protections for each party.
Works Monitored
Once the Party Wall Award is established, works can proceed in line with its terms. Where necessary, a surveyor can remain involved to ensure the terms of the Award are being followed.
Party Wall Advice for Building and Adjoining Owners in West London
The Party Wall process can differ substantially for building and adjoining owners, with your role and responsibilities depending on whether you are the one carrying out the works or the one affected by them.
Our West London Party Wall Surveying services can assist building and adjoining owners with:
Building Owners
We assist building owners with:
- Determining whether the Act applies
- Preparing and serving Party Wall Notices
- Schedule of Condition Reports
- Party Wall Awards
- Resolving neighbour disputes
Adjoining Owners
We assist adjoining owners with:
- Reviewing Party Wall Notices
- Explaining the party wall process
- Protecting neighbouring properties
- Schedule of Condition Inspections
- Party wall dispute resolution services
Party Wall Services in West London
Stokemont provides a range of specialist Party Wall and neighbourly dispute services to homeowners and businesses across West London:
Areas We Cover in West London
We provide Party Wall Surveying services throughout West London, supporting building and adjoining owners with residential and commercial disputes in local boroughs and neighbouring areas.
Our surveyors also provide Party Wall services throughout the capital, including North, South, and East London.
West London Party Wall Surveyor FAQs
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How early should I appoint a Party Wall Surveyor in West London?
If an adjoining owner has dissented to proposed works, appointing a Party Wall Surveyor early can help ensure a smoother process and prevent disputes from escalating or further complications arising down the line.
Seeking professional assistance early also means you’re fully aware of your rights and responsibilities from the start and can help speed up the process of agreeing on the terms of the work so that construction can proceed.
However, not every Party Wall matter will require the immediate appointment of a surveyor. If an adjoining owner consents to the work, then the works may be able to proceed without the involvement of a surveyor at all.
Do I need a Party Wall Surveyor for Basement or Extension Work?
Not always. Whether you need a Party Wall Surveyor for basement or extension works will depend on the nature and location of the proposed works and whether these works fall under the criteria outlined in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Basement excavation and extensions can often fall under the Act where excavation takes place close to neighbouring foundations, works could potentially affect an existing Party Wall, or construction is taking place on or near a boundary line.
If the Act applies, the building owner will need to serve a Party Wall Notice. A surveyor will then need to be appointed if the adjoining owner dissents to the proposed works.
Can my neighbour stop my building work under the Party Wall Act?
Potentially. An adjoining owner may be able to take action and attempt to halt building work under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 if the terms outlined in the Party Wall Award have been breached or not followed correctly.
Typically this would involve an adjoining owner seeking an injunction to stop the works until the matters in question are resolved.
Potential reasons for a neighbour seeking to stop building work under the Party Wall Act include:
- Works causing or risking damage to an existing Party Wall or structure.
- Excavation or building work affecting existing neighbouring foundations.
- Works taking place outside the allotted timeframes outlined in the Party Wall Award.
- Work being carried out in a way that breaches the terms of the Award, such as using prohibited construction methods or equipment.
If you’re an adjoining owner looking to stop ongoing Party Wall works, or a building owner seeking a resolution to resume works, get in touch today for professional, impartial support.
Can one agreed surveyor act for both neighbours?
Yes. It’s common for a single agreed surveyor to be appointed in Party Wall matters, with the surveyor obligated to act impartially and work to resolve all matters in accordance with the framework outlined in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
However, if the building and adjoining owners cannot agree on a single surveyor, they will each need to appoint their own surveyor, with the two surveyors then working together to resolve the matter.
Here are some Party Wall Surveying projects we've done in the past:
Rutland Mews South, Knightsbridge, SW7
The Stokemont team were very pleased to be able to assist with the completion of a Party Wall Surveying Schedule of Condition Report for a stunning mews house located on Rutland Mews South, Knightsbridge, SW7. The neighbouring works included a single storey basement conversion and extension on Rutland Street.
Timeline: 27 days
High Street Kensington, London, W8
The Stokemont team were very pleased to be able to assist with the completion of a Party Wall Award for this mid level flat located on High Street Kensington, London. The construction works included the removal of internal structural walls, the introduction of new steel support and the replacement of floors and ceilings.
Timeline: 12 days
St Stephen's Terrace, Stockwell, SW8
The Stokemont team were very pleased to be able to assist with the service of Party Wall Notices, a Schedule of Condition Report and Agreement of a Party Wall Award on this mid terraced turn of the century home on St Stephen's Terrace, Stockwell. The Party Wall works included the installation of steel work into the Party Wall and relocation of internal walls.
Timeline: 22 days
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