Not sure if your building work falls under the Party Wall Act?
Whether you're extending your home, converting the loft, or working near a shared boundary, you may have a legal duty to notify your neighbours before starting.
We make the process straightforward, handling everything from advice and notices to inspections and final agreements, so you can focus on your project with peace of mind.
Do I Need to Serve a Party Wall Notice?
If you're planning to:
- Build a front, rear or side extension
- Convert your loft with steel beams
- Excavate to lay new foundations for a new structure or basement
- Alter or remove a chimney breast
- Build or work on a wall that sits on a boundary line
You may be legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice to your neighbours before work begins. Our team of Chartered Surveyors can advise you on your responsibilities, prepare the necessary notices, and act on your behalf throughout the process, helping to keep your project running smoothly and legally.
What Happens if I've Been Served a Party Wall Notice?
If your neighbour has sent you a Party Wall Notice, don’t worry, this is a normal part of many types of building work.
As an Adjoining Owner, you have the right to:
- Appoint your own surveyor (usually at your neighbour’s expense)
- Request a record of your property’s condition before works begin
- Have any concerns addressed before work starts
- Be protected from damage during and after the project
We act on behalf of Adjoining Owners to ensure your property is properly assessed, your rights are upheld, and you're not left out of the process.
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Our Party Wall Services
At Bailey & Johnston, we act on behalf of Building Owners, Adjoining Owners, or as an Agreed Surveyor, representing both parties impartially.
Acting for the Building Owner
We support you in carrying out your project legally and fairly:
- Review your proposed works and liaise with your design or build team
- Identify Adjoining Owners using Land Registry records
- Prepare and serve the required Party Wall Notices
- Inspect the neighbour’s property and create a detailed Schedule of Condition
- Prepare and serve the Party Wall Award
- Monitor works where required and reinspect post-completion for any damage
Acting for the Adjoining Owner
We help protect your property and ensure the correct procedures are followed:
- Review any notices and documentation served on you
- Arrange a joint inspection of your property and agree a Schedule of Condition
- Negotiate and agree the Party Wall Award on your behalf
- Monitor the works during and after construction to assess for any damage
About the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is legislation designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbouring property owners when certain building works take place near or on shared boundaries.
It applies when a Building Owner intends to carry out:
- Works directly on or near a boundary line
- Alterations to a shared (party) wall or structure
- Excavations near an adjoining building
The Act sets out a clear process for notification, agreement, and dispute resolution, ensuring construction works can proceed while protecting both parties’ interests.
Local Party Wall Surveyors Across the North West
We provide expert Party Wall advice and surveying services across the North West, North Wales, and surrounding areas.
We regularly assist clients in Bolton, Chester, Ormskirk, Preston, Southport, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan, the Wirral, Wrexham, Manchester, and Liverpool.
If you're based in or around any of these areas, we’d be happy to assist.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to obtain a quote for Party Wall services, please contact admin@baileyjohnston.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
Alternatively, please complete our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Why choose Bailey & Johnston?
Each Party Wall matter will be dealt with by an experienced RICS Chartered Building Surveyor who has a strong knowledge and experience of the Party Wall Act and various construction projects from inception to completion.
We are a RICS Regulated practice, we work to the highest ethical and professional standards.
We aim to be fully transparent, and solution focused throughout the process and provide professional, honest and practical advice in accordance with the relative legislation and case law.
Recent Party Wall Properties
A selection of properties we’ve surveyed – with locations to show our coverage area.
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Liverpool
Preston
Chorley
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Where can I find out more information?
If you have any queries or would like to understand more about our Party Wall Services, please contact admin@baileyjohnston.co.uk who will be happy to answer any questions which you may have. Alternatively, please fill out and submit the contact form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
