Party Wall Surveyor Southall – Notices, Awards & Expert Advice
Planning an extension or facing neighbour issues in Southall?
Our experienced Party Wall Surveyors provide fast, compliant and stress-free support for homeowners, builders and architects across UB1, UB2 and UB3.
Whether you’re building or responding to works next-door, we handle the full process — Notices, Schedules of Condition, Awards, disputes and legal compliance — so your project can move forward safely and without delay.
Why Choose Faulkner for Party Wall Surveying in Southall?
Same-day Party Wall Notices available
Fixed Fees with no hidden extras
RICS-regulated surveyors with 20+ years’ experience
Fast response across Southall, Southall Green, Norwood Green, and Hanwell
Specialists in terraced, semi-detached and Victorian properties common in the area
We act for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners
Our team deals with Southall projects every week — side returns, rear extensions, loft conversions, garage builds and boundary works — so we understand the local property stock and common issues before they escalate.
Do You Need a Party Wall Surveyor in Southall?
You may need a surveyor if your project involves:
Excavating within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbouring property
Cutting into, raising, altering or exposing a shared (party) wall
Building directly on or up to the boundary line
Removing chimney breasts or structural sections
Loft conversions that attach steel beams into a party wall
Basement dig-outs or underpinning
If any of the above applies, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 becomes mandatory — and failing to follow the process can lead to injunctions, delays, and costly legal disputes.
We ensure full compliance from day one.
Our Party Wall Services in Southall
1. Party Wall Notices (Building Owner)
We prepare and serve legally valid Party Wall Notices for:
Excavations and foundations
Basements
Your notice must include the correct drawings, descriptions and timings to be valid, we handle everything to prevent disputes later.
2. Schedule of Condition Reports
Before work begins, we carry out a detailed photographic and written record of your neighbour’s property.
This protects you from claims for pre-existing cracks, defects or damage.
3. Party Wall Awards
If your neighbour dissents or doesn’t reply, a formal Party Wall Award is required.
We prepare Awards that include:
Working restrictions
Safeguards
Access rights
Methods of construction
Damage procedures
This legally protects both sides and allows the works to proceed.
4. Adjoining Owner Representation
If your neighbour is planning works, you have the right to appoint your own surveyor — at their cost.
We:
Review all notices and drawings
Inspect the property pre-work
Negotiate the terms of the Award
Act as your legal protection if damage occurs
Local Knowledge: Party Wall Issues in Southall
Southall has a diverse mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern infill developments.
Common issues we see include:
Deep foundations for rear extensions affecting older neighbouring structures
Shared walls with inconsistent historical workmanship
Extensions built up to narrow alleyways between properties
Loft steels requiring insertion into ageing masonry
Boundary uncertainty between long-established terraced rows
This is why having a specialist familiar with the area is crucial — small mistakes lead to big disputes.
What Happens If My Neighbour Ignores the Party Wall Notice?
If your neighbour does not respond within 14 days, this is treated as a dissent under the Act.
We then:
Appoint a surveyor on their behalf (legally permitted).
Prepare the Party Wall Award.
Record a Schedule of Condition.
Allow your project to continue once the Award is served.
Silence cannot stop a lawful extension — the Act protects your right to build.
How Much Does a Party Wall Surveyor Cost in Southall?
We offer fixed fees for most residential cases.
Costs typically depend on:
Number of neighbours
Complexity of works
Access issues
Drawings and engineering requirements
Building Owner costs normally range from £750–£1,400, depending on scope.
Adjoining Owners pay £0 — all reasonable fees are paid by the Building Owner.
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Why Homeowners in Southall Trust Us
Over 10,000+ Notices and Awards completed
Local presence across West London
Recommended by architects and builders in UB1/UB2
5-star customer reviews
Fast turnaround and clear communication
If your works affect a shared wall, boundary, or involve excavation close to a neighbour, the Act applies — meaning notices or an Award are required.
Not if it is lawful. They can raise concerns or appoint a surveyor, but they cannot block the project entirely.
For Building Owner works, the Building Owner usually pays all reasonable surveyor fees.
The law allows us to appoint a surveyor for them so your project cannot be indefinitely delayed.
Notices require 14 days for response. Awards typically take 1–6 weeks, depending on complexity.
Get a Party Wall Surveyor in Southall Today
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