Party Wall Surveyor London, Essex and Kent
Independent Building Surveyor
Party Wall Surveyor London, Essex and Kent
Independent Building Surveyor
Party Wall Surveyor London, Essex and Kent.
About P.W.S
Independent Building surveyor specialised in Party wall matters and other Building consultancy services. Demonstrated history of providing top-notch services across the majority of industry sectors, including commercial, residential, health, education, and community. We undertake all aspects of the Party Wall etc. Act. 1996 including providing impartial advice on all Party Wall matters, preparing valid Party Wall Notices, Undertaking Schedule of condition surveys, and preparing Party Wall Awards (Agreements). We can also act as the Agreed Party Wall surveyor.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996
In accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Act any works that are notifiable under the act must service valid Notices. Any works that are affected and included within the terms of the Act, must be processed in the correct way, and this start with the correct legal process of service notices on your neighbours to inform them of your intentions to carry out works that could affect them. If you are having building work done on your property that structurally impacts or, in some cases is near a shared wall or boundary then it is a legal requirement that you serve your neighbour(s) with a notice that describes the work and asks for their consent.
More information at The Party Wall etc Act 1996: explanatory booklet - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
HOW CAN WE HELP?
We can provide complementary Impartial advice on all Party Wall Matters. We can Act as the Party Wall Surveyor for Adjoining Owners or Building Owners carrying out the Building works. We can also Act as the Agreed Party Wall Surveyor.
- Review proposed drawings and works.
- Review and respond to any Notices.
- Prepare and serve valid Party Wall Notices.
- Record the current condition of your property via a Schedule of Condition survey.
- Liaising with the other surveyors.
- Preparation and negotiation of Party Wall Awards (Agreements)
Contact us to discuss any Party Wall matters, and we can advise you on what is required in the initial stages and provide a reasonable fixed fee structure. Our initial discussions will outline the required information from you in order for us to prepare the correct Notices.
Our Services
- Party Wall matters (Issuing Notices, preparing SOC and Awards)
- Contract Administration and Lead Consultant.
- Building surveys and Condition surveys.
- Design, Specification and Construction Drawings.
- Planning, Building control and Listed Building application submissions.
- Lease Plans and Measured Plans.
- Change of Use Planning applications.
- Client Representative & Clerk of Works.
- Specific Defect Report (Damp, Cracks, Movements etc)
- Lifecycle Maintenance Programs.
Surveying Solutions
Boundary Surveying - Party Wall matters
We can provide complementary Impartial advice on all Party Wall Matters. We can Act as the Party Wall Surveyor for Adjoining Owners or Building Owners carrying out the Building works. We can also Act as the Agreed Party Wall Surveyor.
Designs
Our experienced design team can help you build or alter your dream homes. We can prepare construction drawings for a new-built, alterations or extension project. If you are thinking of doing a loft conversion or rear extension, we would be able to help you with the designs and planning applications.
Defect Report
We are experienced with conducting specific defect inspections in order to determine specific defects and faults, such as settlement, cavity wall failure, dampness, etc. We will present you with a report on the particular problem, informing you of the cause and effect and whether you need to conduct remedial work.
Common defects we regularly inspect include:
- Cracks appeared in a building.
- Advice on subsidence.
- Dampness
- Roof spread
- Workmanship: this includes'snagging’ on new homes.
- Advice on buildings that appear to be influenced by trees.
- Dilapidation Surveys
Building surveys and Condition surveys
For property buyers, building surveys are especially helpful since they can be leveraged to negotiate a better sale price. Building surveys are a useful service that can assist you in assessing a property's condition. This thorough assessment includes details about components including windows, doors and internal joinery. Our building surveys cover a variety of topics, such as floors, walls, boundaries, internal and external walls, roofs and roof voids.
Contract Administration / Project Management
We can act as a contract administrator for your construction project. Our team will consider your requirements and prepare the project and contract documents. We can carry out procurements and find you the best quotation for your building works, and we will project manage the works from inception to completion. We will manage the procedural aspects of a contract during the delivery of a project.
Planning applications and Building control applications
We can assist individuals or businesses in submitting a planning application to their local authority, whether it involves changing the use of an existing building ("change of use") or constructing a completely new building ("new-build") and we will guide them through the necessary process to secure planning permission.
Boundary Surveying
Our boundary surveying services help you understand your property's boundaries and avoid disputes with neighbors. We use the latest technology to provide detailed and accurate surveys that meet all legal requirements.