Party Wall Surveyors in Cheltenham
Expert Advice & Party Wall Awards Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
If you’re planning building works in Cheltenham that affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby structure, you may be legally required to serve notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Faulkner Surveyors act as Party Wall Surveyors for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners, guiding projects through the party wall process efficiently, fairly, and in full legal compliance.
When Do You Need a Party Wall Surveyor in Cheltenham?
You’ll typically need to follow the Party Wall Act if your proposed works include:
Loft conversions involving steel beams or wall cutting
Rear or side extensions built up to or astride a boundary
Excavations within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbouring structure
Works to a shared (party) wall or party fence wall
If you are unsure whether your project falls under the Act, early advice can prevent delays, disputes, and unnecessary costs later on.
What Does the Party Wall Process Involve?
The Party Wall Act sets out a formal procedure designed to protect both you and your neighbour.
In most cases, this involves:
Serving a Party Wall Notice on affected neighbours
Allowing neighbours time to consent or dissent
Appointing one or more Party Wall Surveyors if required
Agreeing and serving a Party Wall Award
Recording a Schedule of Condition before works begin
A properly prepared Party Wall Award reduces the risk of disputes and provides a clear framework for how the works are carried out.
Party Wall Surveyor Services in Cheltenham
We provide a full range of party wall services, including:
Preparation and service of Party Wall Notices
Acting as the Agreed Surveyor
Acting for Building Owners or Adjoining Owners
Preparation and service of Party Wall Awards
Schedules of Condition
Ongoing advice throughout construction
Our approach is practical and proportionate — we focus on resolving matters efficiently rather than escalating disputes unnecessarily.
Acting for Building Owners
If you are carrying out works, we can:
Advise whether the Party Wall Act applies
Prepare and serve valid notices
Manage neighbour responses professionally
Progress matters quickly where neighbours consent
Act as Agreed Surveyor where appropriate
Early engagement often avoids delays and keeps projects moving.
Acting for Adjoining Owners
If you have received a Party Wall Notice, we can:
Review proposed works independently
Protect your property through a Schedule of Condition
Ensure works are carried out in line with the Award
Resolve concerns without unnecessary confrontation
Our role is to ensure your property and legal rights are properly protected.
Local Knowledge – Cheltenham & Surrounding Areas
Cheltenham’s mix of period properties, terraces, and listed buildings means party wall matters often require careful handling.
We regularly deal with party wall matters across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas, including projects involving Victorian terraces, semi-detached houses, and boundary-sensitive extensions.
Fees & Transparency
Party wall fees depend on the nature of the works, neighbour responses, and surveyor appointments.
We provide clear, upfront fee guidance before proceeding, with no hidden charges.
See a full breakdown of our fees.
Speak to a Party Wall Surveyor in Cheltenham
If you are planning works or have received a Party Wall Notice, early advice can save time, cost, and stress.
Contact Faulkner Surveyors today to discuss your project and understand your obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Cheltenham Specific Party Wall FAQ's
No. In Cheltenham, a Party Wall Surveyor is only required where an adjoining owner dissents to a valid Party Wall Notice or does not respond within the statutory 14-day period. Where written consent is provided by all affected neighbours, a surveyor appointment is not legally required, although professional advice is often sensible given the prevalence of closely built properties in the area.
In Cheltenham, the Act commonly applies to works affecting shared walls between terraced and semi-detached houses, construction up to boundary lines, and excavations close to neighbouring properties. Typical examples include rear extensions to period homes, loft conversions involving steel beams, and structural alterations where properties are closely arranged.
A Party Wall Notice is required in Cheltenham where excavation takes place within three metres of a neighbouring structure and to a depth lower than its foundations, or within six metres where a 45-degree line from the neighbour’s foundations is intersected. Given the age and variation of foundations in many Cheltenham properties, foundation depths are often unknown and professional advice should be taken before works commence.
For projects in Cheltenham, statutory notice periods remain one or two months depending on the type of work proposed. Where surveyors are appointed, Party Wall Awards are commonly agreed within two to six weeks, although this can vary depending on the complexity of the works, the responsiveness of neighbours, and the nature of the surrounding properties.
Where the Party Wall Act applies and a neighbour has dissented or failed to respond, works in Cheltenham should not commence until a Party Wall Award has been agreed and served. Starting works without an Award can lead to injunctions, delays, and increased costs, particularly in residential areas with shared or adjoining structures.