Party Wall Surveyors | Olympic Surveyors
At Olympic Surveyors, we provide expert Party Wall surveying services, ensuring your construction projects comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Whether you're planning to carry out work near a shared wall, excavate near a neighbouring property’s foundation, or alter any boundary structure, our experienced surveyors are here to help you navigate the legal requirements and ensure a smooth process.
What is a Party Wall Surveyor?
A Party Wall Surveyor is a specialist who helps resolve disputes and ensures that construction works affecting shared walls or boundary structures comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The Act protects the interests of both property owners involved in any work that could impact a shared structure or boundary. This includes situations where you are carrying out construction work within 3 metres of a party wall or excavating below the foundation level of a neighbouring property.
Why Do You Need a Party Wall Surveyor?
When planning construction work near a party wall or boundary, you may need to serve a Party Wall Notice. While it’s possible to serve the initial notices yourself, if the notice is incorrect, you risk invalidating the process, which may lead to costly delays. To avoid this, it’s advisable to seek professional advice from a Party Wall Surveyor who can ensure the notices are correctly served and compliant with the legal requirements.
If your neighbour does not consent to the Party Wall Notice you serve, it results in a dispute that requires the appointment of surveyors to resolve. At this point, a Party Wall Surveyor will step in to make an Award that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties, ensuring the work can proceed without conflict.
Our Party Wall Survey service includes the preparation and serving of the necessary notices, as well as the resolution of any disputes that arise between neighbours regarding works to a shared wall or structure. The main aspects covered include:
When Do You Need a Party Wall Surveyor?
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you are required to serve a Party Wall Notice if you plan to carry out any work that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or party fence wall. This includes:
If your neighbour does not consent to the notice, or if a dispute arises, you will need to appoint a Party Wall Surveyor to manage the dispute and prepare a Party Wall Award.
Get in Touch with Our Party Wall Surveyors
If you're planning construction work near a shared wall or boundary, Olympic Surveyors can guide you through the Party Wall process and ensure that all legal requirements are met. Our expert Party Wall Surveyors will help resolve any disputes and provide the necessary documentation to keep your project on track.
Contact us today to arrange a consultation or to learn more about how our Party Wall Surveying services can assist you.
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