PARTY WALL SURVEYOR IN WANDSWORTH

Planning works or received a party wall notice in Wandsworth? With over 40 years of practice across London and more than a decade working in South West London, we help building and adjoining owners avoid delays, disputes, and costly mistakes. Enquire today for a free quote.

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WHEN DOES THE PARTY WALL ACT APPLY?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies when building works may affect a shared wall or boundary. It protects both the person doing the work (the building owner) and the affected neighbour (the adjoining owner).

You’ll likely need a party wall surveyor if the works involve:

Modifying a shared wall or structure – like chimney breast removal, installing steel beams, or converting a loft
Excavating within 3 metres of another building – common with rear extensions or basements
Building up to or astride a boundary – like a new garden wall or side extension

These projects are frequent in Wandsworth, especially in areas like Putney and Balham.

Whether you’re planning the works or responding to a notice, our party wall surveyors can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in South West London please contact us today.

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Why Building Owners in Wandsworth Choose Us?

For building owners, seeking early advice from a qualified RICS surveyor helps reduce misunderstandings and avoid unnecessary costs. If a notice you serve results in a dispute, a surveyor can then be formally appointed to manage the process.

Here’s how we can help:

Draft and serve legally compliant party wall notices
Advise on reducing the risk of neighbour objections
Manage the award process if a dispute arises

Worried About a Party Wall Notice You’ve Received in Wandsworth?

If you’re an adjoining owner and have received a party wall notice, you have three options:

Consent to the works
Dissent and use the same surveyor as your neighbour
Dissent and appoint your own surveyor

We can help you assess the risks and protect your property.

In older homes – especially around Clapham Junction and Earlsfield – even minor construction can cause cracks or disruption.

A schedule of Condition gives you peace of mind should damage occur.

Our Other Services in South West London

RICS Homebuyer Survey

Designed by the RICS as a cost-effective method of minimising risk, the HomeBuyer Report (or Level 2 Survey) is designed to provide buyers with enough information to make a reasoned and informed decision on whether to proceed with their purchase.

Residential Building Survey

A Building Survey is categorised by the RICS as a Level 3 survey i.e. the most detailed type of survey available. It not only describes the visible defects but considers potential problems caused by hidden flaws and provides an outline of repair options and the likely consequences of inactivity.

Leasehold valuations

Our surveyors have extensive experience of valuing for lease extension and freehold purchases from small studios to blocks with tens of flats.

Property valuations

All of Peter Barry’s Chartered Surveyors who undertake Red Book work are also Registered Valuers and are experienced in a variety of valuation fields. We pride ourselves on our professional approach based on consistency, objectivity and transparency.

Building project management and consultancy

Our Project Management team provide bespoke professional services in assisting our clients to manage the process of design, planning, procuring and overseeing construction works for a variety of types of building.

OUR RECENT PROJECTS IN WANDSWORTH

– Loft extension with steel supports – Magdalen Road, Earlsfield

– Deep excavation for rear extension – Southfields

– Structural works to flats – Battersea Reach

Every property is different. So is every case. Our local knowledge helps us resolve disputes quickly and fairly.

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CONTACT US

If you require free advice or a quote in relation to a residential surveying matter in South West London please contact us today.

EMAIL US

Or Call 020 7471 8932

BEST PARTY WALL SURVEYOR NEAR YOU IN SOUTH WEST LONDON

We operate across South West London, including Wandsworth, from our local office in Fulham. Use the map below to find us or get directions.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

New Kings House
136-144 New Kings Road
Fulham
London
SW6 4LZ

Telephone: 020 7471 8932
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

AREAS WE COVER IN SOUTH WEST LONDON

We cover the south-west of London from our office at New Kings House, 136-144 New Kings Road, Fulham including the areas noted below.

Brixton SW2
Streatham Hill SW2
Chelsea SW3
Clapham SW4
Clapham Common SW4
Clapham Park SW4
Earls Court SW5
Fulham SW6
Parsons Green SW6
Knightsbridge SW7
South Kensington SW7
Battersea SW8
Nine Elms SW8
Vauxhall SW8
Stockwell SW9
West Brompton SW10
Clapham Junction SW11
Lavender Hill SW11
Balham SW12
Barnes SW13
East Sheen SW14
Mortlake SW14
Putney SW15
Putney Heath SW15
Roehampton SW15
Norbury SW16
Streatham SW16
Furzedown SW17
Tooting SW17
Tooting Bec SW17
Earlsfield SW18
Southfields SW18
Wandsworth SW18
Colliers Wood SW19
Merton Park SW19
Wimbledon SW19
Raynes Park SW20
West Wimbledon SW20

Party Wall Frequently Asked Questions

Why Wandsworth Residents Trust Peter Barry?

– Over 40 years of experience with party wall matters in London
– Chartered Surveyors regulated by RICS
– Deep knowledge of local property types – from Victorian homes to new builds
– Transparent, responsive service

What is a Party Wall?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into force on 1^st July 1997 and is now enshrined in English law. It stipulates the rights and responsibilities that must be observed for anyone planning to work falling within its scope. Read more about the Act here.

What is a Party Wall Agreement?

For surveyors who undertake this form of work day in day out, it can be easy to assume that there is good general understanding as to what a party wall award includes and entails. That assumption is regularly proven wrong when our team is speaking to potential clients and detailing the 3 response options to the notices. Learn about party wall agreements here.

When Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement?

Completing the party wall awards is often the last part of the jigsaw required to allow work to commence on site and the process which leads up to that point can be delayed for any number of reasons; from technical queries relating to the proposed works to the appointed surveyors’ holiday arrangements. It’s therefore advisable to get started as soon as possible but when is the perfect time to start the process by serving notice?

Can Neighbours Refuse Party Wall Agreement?

It is not uncommon to discover that your neighbour has gone ahead with building works that technically fall under party wall legislation. Indeed, at Peter Barry Surveyors, we are used to getting two or three phone calls a week from Adjoining Owners whose neighbours are carrying out qualifying works without having served notice as legally required by the Party Wall Act. Click here to learn what to do when your neighbour ignores the Party Wall Act.