At Bailey & Johnston, we specialise in delivering expert Party Wall solutions across Chester, offering practical, compliant advice shaped by the city’s historic and varied property types.
Comprehensive Party Wall Services for Chester Homeowners and Developers
Our team supports residential and commercial clients across Chester with a full suite of Party Wall services, including:
- Drafting and issuing valid Party Wall Notices
- Representing Building Owners, Adjoining Owners, or acting as the Agreed Surveyor
- Preparing detailed Schedules of Condition
- Creating and serving Party Wall Awards
- Ongoing monitoring and post-construction damage inspections
With extensive knowledge of Chester’s conservation areas, period properties, and planning nuances, we help you move forward confidently and within the law.
Planning Works That Might Trigger Party Wall Obligations?
If your proposed works include:
- Building a single- or double-storey extension
- Making structural changes to party walls during a loft or garage conversion
- Excavating foundations within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbouring property
- Altering or demolishing parts of a shared boundary
You may be legally required to serve notice under the Party Wall etc. Act. Our team will manage this process for you, from notice preparation to neighbour communications, ensuring full legal compliance.
Have You Been Served with a Party Wall Notice?
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice from a neighbour planning building work, it’s important to understand your legal rights, including:
- Choosing and appointing your own Party Wall Surveyor (often paid for by the building owner)
- Requesting a Schedule of Condition to record the state of your property beforehand
- Raising concerns to ensure your property is protected
- Securing compensation if any damage occurs as a result of the works
Bailey & Johnston can act on your behalf, offering impartial advice and safeguarding your interests from start to finish.
About the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the legal procedures for notifying neighbours and resolving disputes when construction affects shared walls, boundary lines, or foundations close to adjoining properties.
It’s relevant for a wide range of building projects seen throughout Chester’s homes, apartments, and business premises.
Contact Bailey & Johnston – Chester's Party Wall Specialists
Whether you're planning a project or responding to a Party Wall Notice, our experienced surveyors are here to help you navigate the legal requirements with confidence.
- Email: admin@baileyjohnston.co.uk
- Phone: 07703 355437
