PETER BARRY ARE CHARTERED SURVEYORS SPECIALISNG IN PROPERTY SURVEYS AND PARTY WALL MATTERS

Based at our offices in Kensington, our team of RICS Regulated Surveyors can arrange a survey or provide party wall advice relating to homes in the West London area.

Whether you are in the process of buying a property in the most expensive streets of Kensington and Chelsea or the more affordable Hanwell and Southall, our surveyors are on hand to give you peace of mind and the confidence to proceed with your purchase.

We can provide both RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) Reports and Level 3 Building Surveys and are happy to advise on which best suits your needs. Optional extras include a valuation, ballpark repair costs, the reinstatement cost (for insurance purposes) or a feasibility study if you are planning to extend.

Extensions in West London will generally give rise to party wall considerations and that’s another of our areas of expertise. Whether you just need a surveyor to prepare a notice pack or have to make a formal appointment because a dispute has arisen, our team of experienced party wall surveyors are ready to assist.

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

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Or Call 020 7183 2578

WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT?

The Party Wall Act provides a statutory framework to give homeowners the rights they need to extend or alter their property while ensuring that neighbouring properties and their owners are protected during the works. Rights provided by the Act include cutting into a party wall and increasing its height as well as associated access.

Where proposed works fall within the scope of the Act, affected adjoining owners must be formally notified and our team of party wall surveyors can get the proceedings off on the right track by preparing that notice pack for you. Adjoining owners are more likely to consent when they can see that the plans have been reviewed and the notice prepared by an experienced surveyor.

If there is a dissent to a notice, either explicit or due to a lack of response, both parties must appoint a surveyor so that a party wall award can be prepared to authorise the works while ensuring that the risk of damage to adjoining structures is minimised. The two owners can appoint a joint surveyor and that’s a common option on residential projects.

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PROPERTY SURVEYS & VALUATIONS

Our team of Chartered Surveyors have many years’ experience of inspecting properties. Whatever the style or type of property you’re buying you’ll feel more confident armed with one of our survey reports.

LEASEHOLD VALUATIONS

Whether you’re thinking of extending your lease or enfranchising the freehold of your building we are at hand to offer the advice you require. We have the necessary experience to accurately value properties and enter in to negotiations on your behalf.

PARTY WALL ADVICE

Our 7 strong team of party wall surveyors are on hand to assist whether you’re planning additions or alterations to your property that fall within the scope of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 or you’ve received a notice informing you of a neighbour’s proposed works.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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.

OTHER SERVICES

We cover all aspects of residential survey work including Specific Defect Reports, Snagging Lists, the preparation of Lease Plans and Reinstatement Cost Assessments. We have 4 RICS Registered Valuers on the team offering valuations for a range or purposes.

RECENT ACTIVITY IN WEST LONDON

The owner of a basement flat within a row of four storey Victorian townhouses in the centre of Notting Hill Gate contacted Peter Barry Surveyors for assistance in relation to the preparation and service of party wall notices. One of our Assistant Surveyors, Callum Escott, ran day-to-day matters on the file.

As the works taking place fell within the scope of Section 6 of the Act in respect of the excavation and casting of piled foundations, coupled with the fact that the neighbouring premises had been divided into several flats, multiple adjoining owners had to be notified.

Upon receipt of the notices, a number of adjoining owners opted to appoint their own surveyor. Callum worked with the numerous parties extensively to ensure that the works commenced on time, whilst also keeping the associated fees to a minimum by anticipating the issues that would come up.

Upon conclusion of the party wall awards, the building owner expressed his satisfaction with Callum’s input online stating that he “could not have better things to say”.

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CONTACT US

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

EMAIL US
Or Call 020 7183 2578

LONDON’S WESTERN AREA

West London offers an unparalleled blend of tradition and modernity as the historic charm of areas like Kensington and Notting Hill merges seamlessly with a vibrant contemporary lifestyle. Stroll through Hyde Park for an oasis of tranquillity amidst the urban bustle. West Londoners enjoy world-class dining, from Michelin-starred restaurants like Le Gavroche on Upper Brook Street to street food markets like Portobello Road. The iconic River Thames, winding through the heart of West London, provides a picturesque backdrop to this remarkable place to call home.

West London is served by seven out of the 12 London Underground lines and the proximity to Heathrow Airport simplifies international travel.

Once you have pinpointed your perfect property in West London, the team at Peter Barry Surveyors are here to help you with that important next step.

YOUR LOCAL PETER BARRY OFFICE

Vicarage House,
58-60 Kensington Church Street,
Kensington,
London
W8 4DB

Telephone: 020 7183 2578
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk

CONTACT US

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

EMAIL US
Or Call 020 7183 2578

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Excellent

Excellent
4.7
Based on 136 reviews
Chuyi Yi
Administrator Joanne was super quick to get me into their system and assigned Surveyor, David Breeze. 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.
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear that you were so satisfied with the service you received from David.
Melanie Marshall
In February 2025, my roof and loft space were surveyed by Mr Shaun Blake , the correct title for my query was to have a report on a “specific defect report in respect of the nature and condition of the roof coverings, roof light and associated roof structure “.
He was completely professional and put me at ease with his manner and if I needed to ask him any questions he was very clear and extremely helpful. Any house query can be very stressful at times, but this experience was good. The report was very detailed with photographs attached that he had taken on the inspection. I would recommend the Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors … ( the South Woodford branch ) they have put my mind at ease with a very stressful situation, but more importantly, I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Shaun Blake .
Melanie Marshall
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear how satisfied you were with the service you received from Shaun.
Zhen
We used Peter Barry Surveyors for a party wall agreement for some works. All went smoothly. Clear detailed reports produced and a party wall agreement awarded. We worked with Joanne & David B who were very helpful and easy to communicate with.

David came to do the survey on the day and was on time (even early) and polite. He answered all the questions I had and took plentiful photos. He also took off his shoes inside without prompting (small things!)

Thanks for all your help!
Response from the owner:We really appreciate your feedback, and we will share your comments with Joanne and David.
Natalie Ter
I had a very good experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Shaun was very helpful, and we also had a phone call to go through the main issues with the house that should be addressed. I appreciated the way the report was written—it was well-structured, detailed, and easy to understand. It also included an order of priorities, which I found particularly useful. Additionally, I liked that it contained suggestions on how to fix the issues. Many thanks!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Shaun was helpful and that you found our report well-structured and easy to understand. We look forward to assisting you again!
Bon
Great
Response from the owner:Thank you.
Hasan Mustafa
Professional, timely and helpful
Response from the owner:Thank you!
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AREAS COVERED

We cover the west of London from our office at Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London W8 including the areas noted below.

We also cover the entire M25 area from our network of London offices.

Oliver Xing
Excellent and professional RICS 3 report provided by Justin. I was very impressed about the thoroughness and the easy to understand contents within the report. In addition, Justin has spent his time talking us through the findings and suggested actions to be taken forward.

Thanks for your great work and I would highly recommend Peter Barry.
alex eaves
All aspects of our experience using Peter Barry were good which was a breath of fresh air in a stressful house renovation. We engaged them at the last minute to pull together our party wall awards for 4 neighbours. They we're good at communicating, pragmatic in setting up the surveys and reasonable on pricing. Recommend using them.
William Lord
We had a great experience with this company. Maianh was very prompt, professional, and responsive whenever we had a question for her. The survey itself was comprehensive, and has really helped as we proceed with purchasing a property. Recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation, and I will pass your comments onto Maianh.
tomiztunes
These guys did a thorough, level 2 survey and a clear report. I would highly recommend them. Tom Witherley
Response from the owner:We appreciate your recommendation, thank you.
Simon Ross
Very organised and friendly
Response from the owner:Thank you, we appreciate yur feedback.
Kate Mills
I had a really positive experience with Shaun Blake at Peter Barry. The survey was very thorough and Shaun was on hand to answer several follow-up questions I hand. I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience working with Peter Barry Surveyors.
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