South Lincs Surveyors Ltd

Do I need a party wall surveyor?

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, if you cannot get agreement from the adjoining owner for the building works you have planned, you will need a party wall surveyor to agree on a party wall award.

The party wall award is a legal document which says

- what work should happen

- how and when it will be carried out

- who will pay for which part and how much will be paid (including surveyor's fees)

You cannot act as your own surveyor.

South Lincs Surveyors is the only RICS and IPWS surveying firm in South Holland.

Fees

We have a set fee of £200+VAT per hour.

We are able to offer a free 15 minute consultation to determine if you need a party wall surveyor or not.

What type of work will need a party wall award?

Below is a list of works that you will very likely need a party wall award.

- Most residential extensions

- Loft conversions

- Removal of chimney breasts and stacks

- Works on the line of junction

- Inserting steel into a party wall

- Basement works

- Garage works

Where do we offer this service?

We cover all of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland and West Norfolk.

How much will a party wall award cost?

We have a set hourly rate of £200+vat. Usually a simple award will cost between £800-£1200+vat. Cost are payable upfront, before we commence issuing notices. Other costs including land registry checks may also be required.

What will you do?

We will issue notices, carry out condition surveys on neighbouring properties, settle disputes and issue the award. As you are not allowed to be your own surveyor, we are able to do this work for you.