Party Wall Advice for Owners of Properties in Forest Gate

If you’re thinking about extending your Forest Gate property, there may be party wall matters to consider. We can advise on the service of notices, preparing schedules of condition and acting as appointed surveyor if a dispute arises. We also regularly act for adjoining owners in Forest Gate, ensuring that their properties are adequately protected during the works.

Works falling within the scope of the Party Wall Act not only include those that directly affect a party wall, such as cutting in beams or removing chimney breasts, but also new walls constructed either up to or astride the boundary and adjacent excavation. Many owners are surprised to find out that excavating foundations on their own land, set back from the boundary, may fall within the scope of the Act if they are within 3.00m metres of a shared or adjoining structure.

Our team of specialist party wall surveys are on hand to guide you through the process.

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If you planning to undertake work falling within the scope of the Act or have received a party wall notice please call for some free advice or drop us an email.

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Recent Activity in Forest Gate E7

Our Director Justin Burns is appointed by the adjoining owner in a long running party wall dispute on one of the residential roads to the east or Forest Gate.

The building owner demolished their end of terrace property several years ago and put temporary shoring in place as the site was to remain empty. Over the following several years cracks developed in the adjoining property and it was ultimately discovered that the foundation to the shores was inadequate.

In this scenario, the building owner must compensate the adjoining owner and occupiers for any loss or damage suffered as confirmed in section 7(2) of the Act. In this case the remedial works included the partial re-building of the adjoining owner’s property. With more complicated cases, such as this, the dispute can be determined in several stages as professional opinion is sought and tests undertaken. As each determination is made it is confirmed to the owners in a further award.

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PARTY WALL PROCEDURES

Read more about party wall procedures including what works fall within the scope of the Act, the procedures to be followed and how our team of experienced surveyors can help the process run as smoothly as possible.

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BUILDING OWNERS

If you are planning to undertake works falling within the scope of the Act find out more about what we can do for you including preparing the notice(s), recording a schedule of condition or acting as the appointed surveyor.

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ADJOINING OWNERS

If your neighbours are preparing to undertake works that may affect your property or if you've recently received a party wall notice find out more about the options and available and which best suits your circumstances.

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BASEMENT EXTENSIONS

Excavating a basement extension is one of the riskier types of work falling within the scope of the Act. Find out more about the special characteristics of this type of work and how they impact party wall procedures.

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If you require advice on any residential surveying matter please call us for some free advice or drop us an email.

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About Forest Gate

Situated in the London Borough of Newham, Forest Gate is a residential area that borders Manor Park and lies just to the south of Wanstead Flats.

Forest Gate enjoys some of the amenities of nearby Upton Park, with Green Street just nudging into its territory. There is a good selection of period property, ranging from large houses to conversion flats in Victorian buildings. However, there is also a great deal of more modern housing. This is standard across much of the East End as bomb damage was extensive here during the Second World War and housing had to rebuilt quickly. Wanstead Flats Park is a big selling point for this area. It is part of Epping Forest and is a massive area of open grassland that provides a huge amount of recreational space for residents.

Trains from Forest Gate mainline station will take you into London Liverpool Street in under 15 minutes. There is no underground station here but Wanstead Park is fairly close and this is on the Central line.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

Patman House
23-27 Electric Parade
George Lane
South Woodford
London
E18 2LS

Telephone: 020 8530 2555
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

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If you require advice on any residential surveying matter please call us for some free advice or drop us an email.

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WHY CHOOSE PETER BARRY

PARTY WALL SPECIALISTS

We have a team of surveyors specialising in party wall matters so you can be sure that your appointed surveyor is an expert in the field.

RICS Surveyors

Our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can rely on their honesty, integrity and professionalism.

Regulated Company

Peter Barry Surveyors are Regulated by the RICS ensuring that you have a free to use method of redress should anything go wrong.

Best Practice

Our team have a duty to keep up to date with the latest party wall case law and this will be reflected in the advice that you receive.

Governing Bodies

The team are also members of party wall specific governing bodies the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors or the Pyramus & Thisbe Society.

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Irkus Altuna

We worked with Peter Barry Surveyors to get our HomeBuyer survey. They were very professional, everything progressed in a timely manner and the report was exactly what we needed.Communication was spot on and we were efficiently updated through the process.

Harry Tucker

Callum helped me with Party Wall awards for a basement, loft conversion and rear-extension project in SW6. Callum was highly professional, super friendly and always quick to respond to any emails/phone calls. It wasn't the simplest of PW awards (multiple neighbours on both sides), but Callum is hugely knowledgeable and I had full confidence in him throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and will reach be in touch for all future projects.Thank you again, it’s been a pleasure working with you!

Ron Colvin

We are very pleased with Peter Barry Surveyors. Steve Hobbs was very efficient and professional. Would definitely recommend them.

William Chen

Very quick response and detailed report provided - many thanks to the team!

John Smith

Excellent service by Callum. I was advised about party wall agreements, options open to me & kept up to date as things progressed. Highly recommended.

Bruce Bulgin

We had a swift turnaround for a lease extension valuation

David Watson

Justin Burns provided a comprehensive RICS Home Survey report and was available for a follow up phone call. The quick turnaround from survey to report to phone call helped a time sensitive process and was really appreciated. Highly recommended.

Mike Mike

From start to finish everyone was very pleasant and helpful that dealt with my survey. I would definitely recommend and use them again.

Sumair Ahmed

Prompt and excellent customer service. Very professional work, and I would definitely recommend them.

Fay Potter

David Breeze was an incredibly thorough and personable surveyor. He didn't have to call to talk me through the report but he did so in great detail. The report itself was incredibly detailed and really helped us. I'd have no hesitate in recommending this company and David in particular.

Charles Raife

David Breeze was great, talked me through report thoroughly and very knowledgeable about the area. Would use again

Fozia Nasir

I carried out a RICS Level 2 Home Survey through Perry Barry Surveyors and they were brilliant. Really efficient and thorough with reliable and prompt communication, cannot recommend them enough!

Steve Wise

We worked with David Brazier & Shaun Blake at Peter Barry Surveyors on a party wall award. We found them very professional, efficient, friendly and helpful. It was our first time going through this process and they made it a straightforward and painless experience for us. Highly recommended.

Nigel Monk

Justin did a great job.his communication was excellent, all the way through a drawn out process by other party. would highly recommend him.thanks

Tadhg O'Keeffe

We had an excellent experience with Peter Barry. The survey was carried out quickly and was very clear and detailed. The survey was very thorough and our surveyor David Breeze was so helpful. He gave a huge amount of guidance and advice over the phone, walking us through all the points raised and giving very practical advice. As first time buyers this was fantastic and we would highly recommend! Coordination and communication was really easy and we were so glad we decided to go with Peter Barry

Dikla Cohen

I've used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors multiple times now and they have consistently been trustworthy, professional, available for consultations and reasonable price wise. The reports provided were thorough and helpful.

Giuseppe Pio Cascavilla

Very good experience! My surveyor, David, highlighted the major critical points of the property and is helping with great advice. Outstanding customer care as well, with prompt and clear replies. 5 stars.

Veronika Hulikova

Peter Barry surveyors have made the whole process of getting a survey very simple. I opted for the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 Survey Report (survey only). The whole process took around 10 working days from me initially reaching out to the survey sent over to me. The process was very smooth and the team kept me up to date on all the steps. The final report was of a high standard and has helped me understand what additional issues/ costs I may face not only immediately but also in future. I would definitely recommend Peter Barry Surveyors.

Brian Morris

Excellent service overall from Shaun Blake at Peter Barry Surveyors.The initial survey had to be postponed last minute due to a potential collapse in the chain, but that was no problem.The report was exceptionally detailed and comprehensive, very often including details and recommendations which I would not have expected e.g. it is recommended that you enquire about this document further etc.The follow up service was also exceptionally good, with a walkthrough of the issues raised in the report in plain English, including e.g. X may take a roofer 3-4 days, Y will probably be 2-3 more years before it becomes a more serious concern etcFinally, Shaun said he would be happy to take a look over specific documents we had requested on the back of the survey, and when we sent these on he swiftly replied with a very useful and entirely comprehensive review.

Paul Sullivan

I dealt with Justin Burns and he acted quickly and professionally to set up a party wall award for me.I would certainly recommend their services.

Anna Elliot

Justin Burns at Peter Barry carried out a party wall survey on our behalf. His service was prompt, courteous and professional. I would highly recommend them.

Stephanie Barranger

Very efficient and quick on follow ups, providing further insights and photos. Overall great communication, very happy with the service and would recommend to others!

Ben Tilbury

Justin was excellent, he was easy to communicate with and quick to respond to any questions and resolved our party wall award very quickly. Highly recommend his services.

Andrew Copson

Valuation for leasehold extension done rapidly and skilfully.

Paul Pick-Aluas

Really great service! Prompt and thorough

Helena Morris

I was very happy with the service provided by Matthew and the team for a recent property valuation required for a lease extension.

Andrew Watkinson

Used PBS for a level 3 survey for a property. They were professional and efficient.

Very detailed report and they were happy to answer any questions. Would recommend

Ameesh Patel

Highly recommend. Very thorough surveyors. Although my first experience buying a house I think it is worth paying a bit more to get a proper job done. Not the best communication but overall very happy.

E Mason

I would highly recommend this company. Justin gave an excellent level of service, sound advise - everything was dealt with in a professional, speedy manner.

Cemal Arikan

After being disappointed by a different surveyor in Holborn, I approached this company which had great reviews and I decided to go ahead. Mr Steve Hobbs carried out the survey for my flat and also to put on the report how much the lease extension should cost. The Landlord however was very unreasonable and wanted nearly £10k more than what Mr Hobbs had stated and so Mr Hobbs went ahead with the negotiation and managed to get the premium down to nearly £10k less than what the unruly landlord wanted. Thanks for your service and I will always come back!

Marcus Mangan

Matt was my surveyor. He was helpful, friendly and most importantly meticulous. I would recommend him to a friend.

Henry Smith

Very professional, responsive and quick. Overall a good experience

Louise Lee

Administrator Joanne was super quick to get me into their system and assigned Surveyor, David Breeze to the property I'm purchasing. David is delightful, wonderful, knowledgable, even helpful after surveying the property to assist me with outstanding tasks to make sure I was comfortable and understood the reports.

Dilip Chakraborti

We used Peter Barry to carry out a Level 3 survey and were thoroughly impressed by both the organisation and communication when organising the survey but also the after care. James Peck was very helpful in advising us on what the outcomes meant for our purchase and what our next steps could be. Recommended.

Jason Butler

I found PBS to be super professional and very efficient. From the initial enquiry, to the delivery of the level 3 survey, they were easy to deal with and delivered on time. The surveyor (Justin) even followed up with a phone call to clarify aspects of the survey. Excellent value for money and nice people to deal with.

Aoife Laing

The team at Peter Barry were fantastic. Very quick to answer all queries and get booked in and very helpful, Ishrat was great and helped me organize a survey quickly and easily. John Boret was my surveyor and was thorough and great to work with. They answered all of my questions and were helpful, even when I had a further question later in my purchasing process.

Pete Gallagher

Friendly and efficient service

Henry Tran

it was a pleasure to work with James Merewether.He took time to answer all our questions.He is very generous with his time and offered to answer our neighbour's questions if needed.He is very customer oriented, practical and friendly.The process was smooth.Highly recommend James for his professionalism, promptness and expertise.I will definitely want to work with him in the future.

Henry Tran

Madeline Hambury

We needed a valuation for our lease extension application and the whole process was so smooth with Peter Barry. We were also able to save money with their desktop valuation option which, given the cost of a lease extension, was really helpful.

Matthew Couldridge

Peter Barry surveyors were fast, efficient and really easy to deal with. We received a comprehensive report on the property we are buying in just a couple of days. Would use them again in future.

Kenny A

I found the team very professional, the survey was booked promptly and the survey report was comprehensive. David the surveyor called to give me a verbal overview of what to look out for. I'm very satisfied with our engagement

Nicky Chapman

Very good & professional surveyors. Excellent communication & speedy on resolving issues. Would definately use again. Thank you.

sara brouwer

We requested a Level 2 survey from Peter Barry, and our surveyor David Breeze was a godsend! As first-time buyers we were facing a lot of unknowns, and David went above and beyond to help us with the process. At our request, David gave us a call straight after surveying the property and talked us through his findings. He was extremely generous with his time, and had extensive knowledge of the local property market as well as the condition of the property itself. He answered all of our questions in-depth and even gave some useful insight into how to get the best out of our solicitors and estate agents. The survey report followed swiftly and was comprehensive and clear. We are very grateful to David, Joanne and the wider Peter Barry team for their service - working with them was one of the best decisions we made during the buying process.

Emily “Viajadora Inglesa”

Excellent service from Peter Barry Surveyors. They were very professional and able to conduct survey really quickly after I made an equiry. The Valutation Report was delivered within days. I would recommend using.

Mark B

Very happy with the Level 3 Building Survey we requested from Peter Barry Greenwich - it was constructed promptly and was very helpful. Thanks in particular to our surveyor Steve who answered the questions we had on the survey and to Joanne for arranging and delivering.

Georgie Murrin

Very satisfied with the results. Callum helped both parties reach a fair agreement with ease and professionalism. Would highly recommend.

isabelle c

Would recommend Peter Barry for a pre-purchase level 2 survey. Prompt response, survey booking in, and a very helpful and thorough report. They were happy to promptly answer any follow up questions too. Thanks very much.

Russell Greatbatch

Contacted Peter Barry Surveyors to discuss a shared Chimney Stack. Both Daniella who took my original query and then Shaun Blake who discussed my issue in more detail were both amazingly helpful.Thank you to you both for putting my mind at rest and outlining a plan in resolving my issue going forward.

Nancy F

Very detailed survey provided, arranged quickly and easily. Great customer service Thank you

Charles Norm

Fantastic company. This is the first time we worked with Peter Barry Surveyors to survey our plans for a loft room conversion. From start to finish the whole team was fantastic. Great communication throughout and they worked efficiently to help meet our deadlines. Jack and Mathew were particularly great to work with. Can't rate them higher and we're so glad they're local to us - we'll be going to them for any future builds. I can highly recommend them to others.

Rhonda Cox

I recently turned to Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors with a tricky issue involving a party wall and our neighbour’s new loft, extension and gutters/downpipe rainwater flooding. After sending across documents requested, I was contacted by William Weaver at Peter Barry. He was excellent and offered me sound advice and guidance to move forward. William clearly has vast experienced in property and his knowledgeable was invaluable. It was refreshing not to interact with a faceless online portal. I would definitely recommend Peter Barry and William Weaver to anyone needing a surveyor and help with party walls. Many thanks.

Keith Young

Peter Barry were recommended by another independent surveyor who could not accommodate us due to work and holidays. The housebuying process and engaging a surveyor is entirely new to me. David Breeze who performed our survey exceeded all expectations I had. Not only was his report excellent but he has spent a considerable amount of time with us post-survey patiently explaining the significant and not-so-significant findings, answering all our questions and giving us invaluable advice on defect remediation and the homebuying process in general which I would have considered to be far outside the original remit but is very, very much appreciated.

John Cryer

William was very knowledgeable and provided excellent and objective advice.

Stacey Venn

Incredibly friendly company, easy to use and efficient. Thanks Steve and team!

Paul Church

Justin was great and visited the property very quickly and had a great turnaround time to providing us with a detailed survey and photos of any issues found at the property. It helped us feel informed for our purchase of the property. I would use Peter Barry Surveyors again in the future.

Hannah Bennett

We have been so happy with Justin and the team. They have been prompt, thorough and professional and have answered all our questions. Ishrat has also been wonderful. Thank you!

C K Pensoy

Callum Escott of Peter Barry Surveyors worked for us in an extensive refurbishment project in the Kensington area. He was particularly diligent in resolving a party wall issue with the adjacent property and he successfully brought the matter to conclusion. I recommend him and his company without reservation

Jonathan Eyers

Provided excellent, comprehensive advice about specific issues with my property without my having to make any prior commitment to progress to paid services. Recommended for their expertise, and your peace of mind.

Maelle

Peter did an amazing job of surveying our flat. Very professional service. Thank you very much

Peter Fundela

Needed to get a survey for a lease extension, Peter Barry was recommended to me by another surveyors. I found the process very quick and easy as I had the spec of the property. I had a few questions regarding the survey, so I left a msg for Steve who rang me back straight away and answered my questions.

Margaret Huggins

I found your company to be very prompt and very efficient . The survey carried out was of high standard and exactly what I asked for.

Ann Strydom

As a first time buyer, I really appreciated the very prompt and helpful advice provided by Matthew Price at Peter Barry Surveyor.

Emma Farrall

Excellent Service provided.

Andrei Skorobogatov

Many thanks for good quality work - especially to Callum Escott who was very supportive and engaged throughout.

Anne O

The report Justin Burns wrote was excellent and showed expertise. It was extensive, detailed and it gave us a very good idea of the state of the house. He also kindly offered to answer any extra questions we had, after reading the report. I will certainly come back to him for the next report (since we didn't buy this property).

Nick Jones

Speedy and thorough service - thanks!

Camilla Parsons

Excellent service and William is always willing to help and go that extra mile!

Mia Walls

Peter Barry were very helpful through the whole survey process from booking through to sending us the results. Joanne was always very prompt and professional. Our survey was very detailed and Peter Barry were always happy to answer any additional questions we had.

James Collerton

I very much recommend Peter Barry! We used them for a property in Walthamstow and they were rapid and professional. We particularly appreciated them coming back to us with more advice following our questions on the report, and their support throughout the whole process. Would use again!

Sunny Patel

Very polite and friendly team in particular Joanne Bartlett. The survey report was easy to understand yet very detailed. Great experience and i will definitely be using them again.

Tk Chiam

A little pricey but I am very pleased with their service and professionalism. Ishrat was helpful and kept us updated throughout the process.

Malcolm Monteiro

Nicole Reid

I highly recommend Peter Barry surveyor for his professional and responsive approach in supporting us with our extension project.

George Clarke

I highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors. Communication with Joanne throughout the process was excellent and were able to get our survey completed and report back to us promptly. They identified a few issues that have subsequently helped reduce the purchase price. Will definitely be using them in the future!

Geoff de Burca

I needed a valuation of my leasehold property to start the process of buying the freehold. Steve Hobbs provided an excellent service, and was very clear and helpful in explaining the process and answering my questions. Would recommend.

Dominic Higgins

I had excellent service from the Peter Barry Team and Steve Hobbs who carried out a lease extension survey report for me. Was supplied in quick time and the whole experience was very efficient and smooth. Highly recommended!

Susanna Winsnes

Excellent service

Philip Georgiadis

Caroline Alhadeff

This is the second time we have used Peter Barry for a Building Survey Report.The report we received was really thorough, easy to read and included a lot of helpful comments on things to check with our solicitor.The service is very efficient and we were kept updated throughout. It was very easy to arrange to speak to our surveyor (Shaun) who was easy to talk to and patient with our questions.We would recommend Peter Barry to friends and family.

Cristina Santos

Peter Barry Surveyors came highly recommended for our Homebuyer survey from family members. As first-time buyers the entire buying process can be quite overwhelming but having a survey that you can trust is essential. Ishrat and John kept their communication at all times and were very prompt booking the survey and answering any questions we add. A note I would just put forward, old houses surveys can be extensive and scare anyone out as well. This was the case with us, however call your surveyor to ask questions and arrange the specialist checks they advise prior to any panic.

Seb L

Had a great experience with James at PBS handling a party wall matter. All round professional and good comms. Our neighbours chose to use them as a joint surveyor and they seemed to act positively but fairly for all parties.

Richard Nguyen

Callum Escort was extremely professional in aiding me for my home. He ensured that the process was efficient and collaborative with friendly advice; I would highly recommend!

Anthony Mazen

Peter Barry Surveyors were excellent. Justin and Ishrat were very responsive, the report was pulled together extremely quickly and was very comprehensive and easy to understand. As a result not only do we feel like we are walking into our house purchase with our eyes open, but we have already been able to get the seller to cover the cost of items we hadn't appreciated were even issues. Worth every penny! Thank you.

Cameron Weights

Having been a previous employee at Peter Barry I had no hesitation in engaging them on a Home Buyers report for a property I am purchasing in Hove. Shauns report was highly informative and delivered to us quickly to ensure no delay in the buying process.

Theresa Alexander

Amazingly efficient , and professional. We were very happy with the service.

Edie Lobo

Professional and efficient surveyors. The process was clear and east throughout. Many thanks!

Ian Press

Very helpful. Their comprehensive survey enabled us to make an informed decision about the purchase of a property we had been looking to buyEdit - I have now had a second survey done and am very happy with the service and the report received.*Edit - and now I have had a survey completed on a third property. Again, excellent service and advice from the surveyor.

Mark Hopkins

Very quick, accurate and clear survey from this company. Helpful around the queries I had and even followed up a couple of weeks after the survey to see if I understood everything. Would definitely recommend.

William Ottway

An excellent, professional and prompt service. I've used Peter Barry Surveyors twice now in the past 18 months and can thoroughly recommend. They're responsive, friendly and most importantly deliver the required output without issue.

Helen Bull

I would highly recommend Callum Escott who has provided a fantastic client service and completely turned around what had been a substandard service from the team that left him to pick my case up.

Mo Hoseini

We had a great experience with the team at Peter Barry, from admin to surveyor. They are all super professional, and we will use their expertise and service again. Thanks to both Mattew and James.

Alexander Chapman

We required a quick desktop Lease Valuation Report. After searching the interest for local quotes, not only their fees are very competitive, their service quality is also smooth and professional. Report was returned very quickly and liaising with team members Steve and Joanne, I felt that all my queries were dealt with smoothly.Recommend and Thank you!

Khetan Raghavani

Callum provided us services for party wall agreements, he was very helpful in explaining and managing the process for us and getting the agreements complete.

Joseph Antoniou

Excellent professional service. I used Peter Barry Surveyors for my lease extension. Their valuation report was prompt and clear. I signed up to their negotiation service and their strategy was tailored to my needs. Strongly recommended.

Ellen Bazley

Excellent experience using Peter Barry Surveyors, Joanne always communicated with us promptly and the whole process of booking our survey was extremely easy and hassle free. Would highly recommend.

Katie Gillard

Callum was really supportive in getting our party wall agreement in place quickly so there was no delay to our project.

Amber Robinson

Great customer service, very helpful and quick to respond to queries.

Gabriele Lico

We worked with Callum at Peter Barry for our complex extension project where he worked on the party wall awards. We could not have better things to say. Callum was always available and responsive, very knowledgeable and always ready to help. We drove us through the process always having the time to discuss when needed. Great experience, would recommend to anyone looking for someone reliable and efficient. Will definitely refer business over!

Dikla Cohen

I've used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors (North London Office) multiple times now and they have consistently been trustworthy, professional, available for consultations and reasonable price wise. The reports provided were thorough and helpful. This has especially been valued after a terrible experience with a different surveyor I was tempted to use once due to slightly faster availability. I highly recommend using them and will not think twice if and when I need another survey done.

Laura Fenton

Very fast turnaround and great communication from Matthew Price and his team. They went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed from the get go.

Daniel Prinz

Can absolutely recommend PCB. All valuation issues and negotiations regarding a lease extension very handled excellent and in time.

Stefan Georgiev

Peter Barry Surveyors came recommended by our architect, and we were very happy with their services. Callum Escott was very professional, kept us updated and got things sorted with our neighbor in no time. It was difficult to get hold of the owner at first as the property is rented out and the owner lives abroad. So they needed a little help from us chasing up the owner otherwise we would have missed the legal timeframe for getting a response. This is where we feel they could have been a bit more proactive... Overall great experience working with them and would highly recommend their services.

Pernia Price

Peter Barry provide great customer service particularly timely communication. Thank you Joanne & Nick for being so helpful!

James Mackenzie

We recently had to get a party wall agreement arranged and completed at speed due to our building work commencement date being brought forward. The team at PBS was great. Efficient, professional, and helpful in getting everything sorted with the least amount of fuss and ensuring we could start the building work on time. Happy to recommend them.

Lou G

I recently used the services of Peter Barry and was extremely satisfied with their work. My surveyor, Shaun, was knowledgeable, thorough and provided clear and concise reports detailing their findings and recommendations. I felt confident making informed decisions based on their expert advice. I would also like to acknowledge Joanne whose communication throughout the process was excellent, I would highly recommend their services.

Sam McNeil

I am an architect, I worked with Callum Escott on what we thought was to be a simple party wall notice. It became much more complicated but Callum helped me with patience and professionalism. Highly recommend.Sam McNeil

Alexandra Rybacki

I was nervous about party wall agreements for our extension as we have 5 different neighbours. James and the team were fantastic: so responsive to questions, really knew their stuff and kept me updated every step of the way. We got a very positive outcome and the whole experience was entirely stress-free thanks to them. I’ll definitely use them when I need a surveyor in future.

Sarah Kerley-Burton

We were represented by Callum Escott of Peter Barry for two Party Wall Agreements and he was lovely to work with both times.He was very patient when I was unclear about something, his communications were always very speedy and easy to understand, and the agreements were rapped up very promptly.It felt like having a real ally as we navigated this new territory.

Hervé Durán

Excellent experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Very good service - would recommend!

Paul Morris

I was really impressed with Peter Barry. I am a first time buyer so the whole process is a bit of a labyrinth and they were quick and efficient. I called with the surveyor (Shaun) the day after the survey and went through the survey in detail with him. He was articulate, generous and easy to chat with. I had particular anxieties about the roof and Shaun went up and took a look, something all the other surveyors I spoke with wouldnt do. Happy to recommend

Julien Le Doaré

Very friendly and easy to communicate with the team. The report was simple and precise.

Pete Gow

Thorough, timely and wholly professional service by Callum Escott. Some months ago Callum was assigned to us as a Party Wall surveyor during a neighbours work, so when the time came to do our own renovations, we couldn't think of anyone else we would rather use.

Dina Nadeem

Jamie Lowe

Really positive experience. Would recommend this firm

A C M

I contracted Peter Barry to provide me with a valuation for a Property Lease Extension. Steve Hobbs at Peter Barry provided an efficient, professional and cost competitive service and a complete report to enter the Lease negotiations. Very satisfied.

Maureen Greensmith

We recently used the services of Peter Barry to survey and report on a property in South Woodford that we are looking to purchase.We found the them polite and efficient. The survey was carried out promptly and the report delivered to us without delay.We opted for the Home Buyers Report and the findings gave us the confidence to move forward but also highlighted areas that we need to ask our solicitors to look into.We would have no hesitation in using their services again and in recommending the firm to others looking to have properties surveyed.

David Lucas

I was very pleased with the communication and speed of service. Thank you.

James Beaumont

Exceptional and speedy support from a very professional and personable firm. I had a Party Wall matter that needed turning round quickly and Matthew and Bawor managed to do so at every stage of the process. They responded quickly to my queries and all matters were dealt with whilst I also got a great education in Party Wall considerations! Superb advice and execution throughout - thanks!

Narendra Varsani

We used Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors to carry out the party wall agreement and Callum Escott was leading who was very professional and kept us updating regularly until the award was issued.I will recommend Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors to others and thanks for the professional services given to us.

Hilma Pascal

We needed to obtain a party wall agreement in place at short notice. We instructed Callum Escott from Peter Barry in South Woodford. Callum provided an efficient and prompt service from our initial instructions to completion of the party wall award and in time for the works to commence.

Heather Steed

Callum Escott was immensely helpful and helped out in an immensely stressful situation at short notice. Thank you so much

Christine Kyriacou

We needed surveyors to act on our behalf for party wall agreement and we were recommended Peter Barry. They were very efficient in responding back to us and Callum was very professional and most happy to explain the process involved. Callum was also most approachable if we needed to ask any further questions, will be definitely recommending Peter Barry.

Ian Ross

Callum Escott was assigned to our case for a party wall agreement. He was very professional and thorough. Peter Barry will be our first port-of-call for future work & I will be recommending to friends and family. Thanks!

Olivia Gordon

Peter Barry have acted as Party Wall Surveyors on two recent residential projects I have worked on. Callum Escott was very helpful and efficient - great service.

Phil Watson

The team were very professional in their handling of the survey

Essex Property Consultants Ltd

Having used Peter Barry surveyors for a party wall in connection with our neighbours loft 2 years ago we decided to instruct James on behalf of our mother in laws extension. The communication throughout was excellent and James and the team dealt with everything in a swift manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending.

Thinh Tran

Peter Barry provided an excellent service. I had a homebuyer survey carried out by them and found that it was simple to arrange and the turn around to be quick. Communication was good throughout the process. Would recommend.

Benjamin Gilpin

I recently contacted Peter Barry Surveryors to carry out a desktop valuation, on short notice, for a residential property that they had previously performed a detailed valuation on, a few years prior. Steve Hobbs was highly responsive to my request and delivered the report very quickly. An efficient and thoroughly professional service.

Lewis Green

Wanted to give a review of Peter Barry Surveyors and especially Callum as the service has been so professional. Callum is extremely efficient and knowledgeable and took the time to fully explain the process and guide me through each step carefully. He acted quickly at the outset allowing me to start work promptly which saved me money and time. I have no hesitation in recommending Callum and in fact will do my best to do so going forward. Thank you - A very happy customer !

Max Johnson

Amazing, professional service, detailed report, and very good customer service. Matthew is knowledgeable and very helpful.I also worked with Shaun and he was brilliant as well - very detailed and produced an excellent report for me. Thank you

Kenneth M

Meytal Mitchell Vainstub

We found Peter Barry Surveyors online and decided to trust the praising reviews on their new home survey service.And we are more than pleased we have done so!Steve Hobbs carried our survey and the report was very thorough, detailed and well communicated.The report itself arrived promptly as agreed and answers to our constant questions during the process were all communicated swiftly and kindly to us.We are grateful and gladly recommend them.

George Brodie

Peter Barry were very responsive, quick and helpful. Shaun (our surveyor) did a fantastic job and was very responsive when we required him to be.

Jessica Park

I contacted Peter Barry to discuss their defect survey service. I was helped by Shaun who gave me sound advice on when such surveys are useful, the type of access required for them to be effective, and, importantly, what they will not reveal. I really appreciated his helpfulness and honesty, which ultimately saved me money. This excellent customer service is what will bring me back to this business when future needs arise.

Penny Smith

Excellent service from Peter Barry Surveyors. Excellent communication throughout the process and rapid response - survey and report completed within 10 days of booking. When my link person was on leave another colleague happily took over and ensured our report was sent quickly. Report was fantastically detailed with photo’s and specific recommendations. Report was also easily understood. Would highly recommend.

Monika Pirani

I am really grateful to James Merewhether and his team for a very professional and friendly service which helped to resolve a dispute that lead to a party wall agreement. I am particularly grateful to James for his immense patience and his detailed report.

Sophie Latham

Great professional and personable service. Fee's are very reasonable and the work detailed

damien wilson

Very happy with the work carry out by Callum Escott on my behalf.Both professional and prompted.Would definitely use Peter Barry again

Neelam Akhtar

I would highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors. I was very impressed with the service I received and how quickly they were able to deal with the party wall agreement, the service was excellent, very professional and efficient. Our surveyor during this process was William Weaver and he was absolutely brilliant, he made the process easy and kept it stress free.

simone prandi

Been using Peter Barry Surveyors and the support given has been incredible as always contacted me to update on each step.I will definetly them and especially Callum who has been great on his side.

Max Johnson

Great service! Excellent to work with and would highly recommend - thanks

Charlee Ryman

Christopher L

Easy to use service, efficient and thorough survey in connection with a house purchase.

Alice Noctor

We used Peter Barry for the survey for our property purchase. Very impressed with the speed and efficiency of Joanne as well as the detailed report from the surveyor.

Francesca Morosini

I have used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors to help me with a party wall matter, whereby my neighbour planning to do works to his property tried to bypass the correct and required procedure in these matters. I decided to use my own surveyor. I was allocated Mr William Weaver who was a very professional, pleasant and attentive surveyor; as was his very efficient and equally attentive and agreeable administrator Ishrat. This was my first time dealing with Peter Barry Surveyors and the experience has been very positive; I have no hesitation in recommending William Weaver and the team at Peter Barry Surveyors.

Ashwin Bhanderi

Callum Escott was very professional and well spoken during his visit and carried out his survey well thank you Callum

Andrew Baker

Had Peter Barry Surveyors come in to undertake structural survey on house when noticed cracks appearing over window following period of dry weather. Excellent service provided, very methodical and well presented report to give insurance company.

Charlotte Green

They completed the survey very promptly and thoroughly, and were happy to answer any questions I had.

Terence O'Sullivan

Professional throughout on both the administration and surveying side. Many thanks to the excellent team.

Joanna Odoherty

I recently used Peter Barry Surveyors (Matthew Price) to assist me with the valuation of my property and the subsequent lease extension negotiations with my Landlord. Matthew prepared a desk top valuation report using floorplans I already had for my property, which was less expensive than but still very in-depth. Having never been through a lease extension process before he made it so much simpler for me. When I received the Landlord's counter offer which was initially quite high I was a little worried. Matthew was extremely professional and very efficient in keeping me updated. Matthew successfully negotiated with the landlords valuers on my behalf to reduce the lease premium down by over £2,000 on their initial offer. A very good outcome and I was extremely appreciative for all his efforts on my behalf.

Rebecca Daly

Clear report and efficiently organised

ann maria gruszkos

The surveyors' support team are well informed and responsive.

Sal Singh

Great service! Thank you for fantastic service Callum Escott and your new colleague that came with you! Highly recommend your company! Thank you for checking our loft and the third party wall works.

Suzanna den Dulk

We commissioned a survey for a flat in Primrose Hill. We were very happy with the professional way the report was presented and the details provided. Would recommend.

Vince P

The surveyor service is professional and efficient. Much satisfied and appreciated.

Steven Margolis

For the past approximately 6 months we have been represented by Callum Escott, surveyor at Peter Barry Surveyors, with regard to a Party Wall issue relating to our neighbours building works. I have found him to be helpful, reliable and efficient at all times in my dealings with him

Raj Sis

We used Peter Barry for our Party Wall Agreement. Our Surveyor for the Award was Callum Escott. From start to finish he dealt with our case professionally. We would recommend him due to his knowledge and speediness in the process.

Evaldas Memkus

The efficient and professional work carried out by Callum Escott. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Mark Earles

Matthew was excellent, the service was fast he explained everything would recommend this company to anyone

Kathryn Beamish

We have used Peter Barry Surveyors in Ipswich to carry out a survey for a property we are buying. They carried out the survey in a timely manner and we had the report within days. Very prompt and professional service. Would recommend.

Helene Theros

Had a very smooth experience with the surveyors. Highly recommend.

Felix Frith

Excellent service.

Lawrence Castle

I used Peter Barry Surveyors in Ipswich to carry out a RICS 2 survey for a property I was buying. Ishrat and Justin were extremely helpful and replied to all of my questions quickly. They carried out the survey in a timely manner and I was very happy with their service.

Kai L

Very quick "desktop" lease extension report done at about half the price of most other specialist valuers. If only dealing with lawyers and freehold owners could be this easy!

Shaun McConnell

Very professional, very prompt, great advice, would recommend.

Maxi Hamilton

Prompt and efficient service for a leaseold valuation. Easy to deal with and would highly recommend.

Sarah Nasiry

The team at PBS are super efficient and great at communicating which I highly appreciated, especially as a nervous first-time buyer. Would 100% recommend!

Venkat Reddy

I have worked with Katie from Hendon branch, she’s incredibly quick to complete the survey for my party wall and understands the customer need and expedite the things to get it done and communicate very well during the process, highly recommend 👍

Joseph Antoniou

Extremely professional, efficient and receptive to the needs of the client. Very much appreciated them providing a fast turnaround delivering me a valuation report when I requested it.

Nick Rajpal

Fantastic experience dealing with Peter Barry Surveyors. Katie was incredibly helpful in organising both party wall notices and subsequently the party wall award. Really impressed by the swift turnaround and constant communication throughout. Will definitely use them again!

Balsam Al kubayassi

Excellent service

roberta sapsford

We used Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors (Steve Hobbs and Joanne Bartlett) to carry out our recent valuation report for our lease extension; we had already used them previously (Justin Burns) to draw up a party wall agreement. Both times they were truly excellent; they explained the end-to-end process to us, were efficient and responsive to our questions, pleasant to deal with, and the reports were delivered in super quick time. We have no hesitation at all in highly recommending their services (and have already done so) to others.

Joanne Brooks

Excellent, prompt and professional service from beginning to end. Would highly recommend this company.

Alpesh Patel

We used Peter Barry service for Party Wall agreement the service was excellent .Very quick to react and deal with our very difficult neighbour .Matthew Price was very helpful and professional .Highly recommended. Alpesh

Dovrat Keren

We used Peter Barry service for home buyer survey - they managed to book a survey in a short notice, comunication was very good and the survey wasdetailed and afficient

Kevin De Souza

Had a very good experience with Peter Barry from first phone call of enquiry through to receipt of survey. Recommended!

R L

Good prompt service with clear and understandable report sent ahead of guided timelines. Linda and Siobhan were on hand to answer any questions- would definitely recommend.

Keziah Methuen-Jones

Used for building survey report and found them to be very prompt with responses and kept me in the loop with what was going on.First time buyer but the report appears to be comprehensive and thorough.

Ben Hall

Great, helpful staff, prompt and efficient service. Would definitely use again

Paul Mawdsley

We commissioned a lease extension valuation report from PBS. Matthew produced a very thorough and professional report promptly after visiting the property. Would recommend and use again.

Alex Kypreos

Used Peter Barry Surveyors for a Home Buyers Report - they were responsive and had great communication throughout the process. They were even able to book my survey in at very short notice. Highly recommend!

Chris Hammond

We used Peter Barry for both a Homebuyer Report and a leasehold extension report. Both services were carried out efficiently, with any questions answered promptly. The reports were detailed and allowed me to progress our house move. Would use them again and have recommended to others.

Ruby Gregory

I recently had a survey with Peter Barry and was impressed with the level of detail. I walked away without buying the property because of the report, it really highlighted issues I couldn't have seen without an experts knowledge. Thank you!

Mike Selby

Peter Barry Surveyors carried out a full building survey for us in April 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown. Naturally things moved slightly slower than would otherwise have been the case, but the process went ahead in straightforward fashion and the report, once delivered, was professional and comprehensive. Quite satisfied.

Qian Lu

I don't know much about surveys and have no point of comparison. But our purchase survey went well.I would have liked a bit more guidance from Peter Barry regarding the process. We were first time buyers and didn't really know when to make the payment or what are the next steps.

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