Party Wall Surveyor Services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

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Party Wall Headaches? You’re Not Alone.

Welcome to Party Wall, Without the Drama

I'm Doing Work
My Neighbour Is Doing Work

Why Does Sorting a Party Wall Feel Harder Than Building the Wall Itself?

Confusing

The Act’s written in gobbledygook. Notices, deadlines, “Awards”… it’s like a bad board game with no instructions

Costly

Some surveyors treat confusion as a cash machine. The messier it gets, the fatter their invoice.

Conflict

Neighbours who could’ve shaken hands end up not speaking. Everyone loses: time, money, and sleep.

"Fair Fees, Fair Outcomes"

Delivering you a three-pronged approach to Party Wall matters: fairness, clarity, and keeping things moving. That means fair fees, neighbourly outcomes, and stress-free progress — as you’ll see below.

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Fair Fees

We don’t drag things out just to bump up invoices. If neighbours can agree, we’ll make sure they do — quickly, simply, and at a fair cost.

Keep Neighbours Neighbourly

We guide both sides through the process with sense and balance, so disputes don’t spiral and projects don’t stall.

Step 3

Less Stress, More Progress

We strip out the jargon, cut through the confusion, and keep your project moving without the drama.

Turns Out, People Quite Like What We Do.

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Review on behalf of my parents- Mr & Mrs Sparrow We were really struggling to get our Land Registry plans approved due to confusing and unhelpful advice from a solicitor. Then we spoke to Kev — and what a difference! With just one quick call, he clearly explained what needed to be done and suggested we submit both our own and our neighbour’s plans together. Thanks to his expert advice, everything was approved straight away. He completed the plans quickly, efficiently, and at a very reasonable price. No stress, no hassle — just a great service from start to finish. Absolutely brilliant. Highly recommend Kev to anyone needing Land Registry Compliant Plans.
Deni Nygate
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Kevin is flexible, listens to what has been asked. He is knowlegeable about ideas and suggestions and gives you leave options. The plans were clear to read and were done to a professional high standard. If you live in Essex and want a good value price then Kevin is the man to contact. My plans were submitted on Monday as the price is going out and they were done in a timely manner.
Charlotte Manson
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Kev from Surv Design was incredibly helpful when we needed land registry compliant plans drawn up for our leasehold property. After a couple of months when our buyers solicitor came back asking for revisions to be made, we received these within a couple of days. Thank you Kev for making a stressful process much easier! We are very grateful for your time and help!
Glen Carlos
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Kev and the team have been amazing at working with me to ensure my planning application goes through smoothly. I live in a conservation area so it was daunting to even begin the process but Kev put me at ease straight away. Communication has been great and I would highly recommend Surv Design.
Pete Johnson
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My experience in dealing with Mr Kev Miller of Essex Architects and Party Wall Surveyors is one of thankfulness. Having discussed my problem with Kev, which he fully understood, I sent him some follow-up details which were used by him to give a quick response. I am extremely grateful for his time, knowledge and understanding in dealing with my problem.
Shouab Miah
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I use them first time Mr kev Miller is the best man I ever seen and very reasonable price and very good service he handling our case smoothly he is very knowledgeable and friendly we got approved our side double extension and back 6 metre extension. Thank very much kev for your hard work.
Elizabeth Szkolny
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Excellent service from Kev and Millie at Surv Design. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Roger Essex
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Straight forward talking and great communication from start to finish. Highly recommended for your project.
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Party Wall Surveyor

“Works near a shared boundary can require formal notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. SurvDesign guides both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners through notices, schedules of condition and Party Wall Awards so projects proceed lawfully and neighbour relationships stay constructive.”

What Is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?

The Act sets out rights and obligations when building works affect a party wall/structure, new walls at the boundary, or excavations near neighbouring foundations.

When the Act applies

Typical triggers include cutting into or raising a party wall, inserting beams, underpinning, building new walls at the boundary, or excavating within 3–6 metres to a depth that could affect foundations.

Building Owner vs Adjoining Owner

The Building Owner undertakes the works and serves notice. The Adjoining Owner is the neighbour affected by those works. Each may appoint a surveyor; one Agreed Surveyor can act for both if everyone consents.

Our Party Wall Surveying Services

Notices (Line of Junction, Party Structure, Adjacent Excavation)

We prepare and serve the correct notices with drawings and method information so timelines are valid and clear.

Schedules of Condition

We record the Adjoining Owner’s property condition with photos and notes before works start — a key reference if damage is alleged.

Party Wall Awards (Agreements)

We draft fair, enforceable Awards covering methods, access, protection measures, working hours and making good. Awards include drawings and the schedule of condition.

Neighbourly liaison & access

We manage communications, arrange access for inspections and keep both parties informed to minimise disputes.

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Do I Need a Party Wall Surveyor?

Common residential projects that trigger the Act

  • Loft conversions with steel beams into a party wall

  • Rear/side extensions with new foundations near a neighbour

  • Chimney breast removals

Our Process — From Notice to Award

Review & strategy

We assess your drawings, confirm which sections of the Act apply and set a notice strategy and timeline.

Serve notices & manage responses

We serve notices correctly and track 14‑day responses. If consent isn’t given, we move to dispute resolution.

Survey, schedule & draft award

We inspect, prepare the schedule of condition and negotiate the Award terms between owners.

Agree award & monitor works

We finalise and serve the Award, then monitor works as needed and advise on making good.

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Why Choose SurvDesign for Party Wall Matters

Clear communication & fair awards

We produce balanced, pragmatic Awards that protect both owners and keep projects moving.

Integration with drawings & construction

Our in‑house technical team coordinates party wall detail with your planning and Building Regulations drawings for fewer site surprises.

Fast turnaround & fixed pricing

Streamlined processes, transparent fees and responsive updates.

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Share your project drawings and addresses for all affected neighbours. We’ll confirm which notices apply and provide a fixed fee.

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