Party Wall Surveyors in Brentwood

Specialising exclusively in party wall matters, we provide expert, efficient, and fully compliant advice for residential and commercial projects across North London and nearby areas.

At First for Party Wall Surveyors
We specialise in the party wall Act from notices
to party wall awards.

Confused? Need Help?

Please get in touch with us for free advice on how best to deal with your party wall matter.

Call — 01277 551062

Email —

derek@fpws.co.uk

We provide professional Party Wall surveying services throughout Brentwood, offering clear, practical advice in full compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Whether you are planning building works or have received a Party Wall Notice, our experienced surveyors are on hand to guide you through every stage of the process, ensuring matters are handled efficiently, professionally, and with minimal stress.

Visit our Locations Covered page to learn more about how we support homeowners and developers across Brentwood and the surrounding areas.

Dedicated Party Wall Surveyors Serving Brentwood

Our practice specialises exclusively in Party Wall matters, enabling us to deliver expert knowledge and effective solutions for both residential and commercial projects throughout Brentwood.

We act for building owners, adjoining owners, and as the agreed surveyor, ensuring full legal compliance while helping to minimise delays, reduce risk, and avoid unnecessary disputes.

Our services include:

Preparation and service of Party Wall Notices
Party Wall Awards and legally binding agreements
Resolution of Party Wall disputes
Agreed Surveyor appointments

Qualified, Regulated & Fully Insured Surveyors

Our Party Wall Surveyors in Brentwood are members of recognised professional bodies, including the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and operate in accordance with strict professional and ethical standards.

We are fully insured, providing complete peace of mind that your Party Wall matters will be managed accurately, professionally, and efficiently from start to finish.

Clear Party Wall Advice for Property Owners in Brentwood

Building Owners – We assist with serving valid Party Wall Notices, reviewing proposed building works, and ensuring all requirements under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 are met before works commence.
Adjoining Owners – If you have received a Party Wall Notice or are concerned about nearby construction works in Brentwood, we offer independent advice and representation to protect your property and legal rights.

Speak to a Brentwood Party Wall Surveyor – Free Consultation

Unsure about your responsibilities or the next steps? We offer a free 30-minute Party Wall consultation in Brentwood to assess your situation, explain your options, and recommend the most suitable course of action.

Services We Offer

Party Wall Notices
Party Wall Awards
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Loft Conversion
Extensions
Disasters & Damage
Adjoining Owner
Building Owner
Chimney Beast Removal

Types of work covered by the
Party Wall etc Act 1996

Section 1 Building on the line of junction

Building a new wall on the line of junction, this can be a Boundary wall or a new wall for an extension or new property. If the new wall is intended to be built astride the boundary a Section 1(2) Party wall notice must be served on the Adjoining Owner. The wall can also be built on the boundary but solely on the Building Owners land and the notice for this is a Section 1(5) notice.

Section 2
Work on the Party Wall

If you intend to carry out any of the following works to a Party Wall, you are legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice on the adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996:

Removing a chimney breast – Section 2(2)(g)

Cutting into the party wall to insert steel beams (e.g., for a loft conversion) – Section 2(2)(f)

Cutting into the party wall to install damp-proofing

Underpinning a party wall – Section 2(2)(a)

Exposing a party wall – Section 2(2)(n)

Demolishing and rebuilding a party wall or party fence wall

Repairing a party wall

Cutting into the adjoining owner’s wall to insert flashings or weather-proofing – Section 2(2)(i)

Reducing the height of a party wall or party fence wall – Section 2(2)(m)

These are only some of the works covered by the Act. If you are unsure whether your planned works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, please contact us for clear, specialist advice.

Section 6
Excavations

This is for excavation, if you intend on excavations within 3 metres and to a lower depth than the adjoining properties foundations, you will need to serve a party wall notice on the adjoining owner or owners.

Section 6 also covers excavations within 6 metres, this is a little more complicated as there is a rule called the 45 degree rule.

For this i would recommend calling us for advice.

Local Party Wall Surveyors Near You

As local Party Wall Surveyors in Brntwood, we understand the area, property types and common construction works. This allows us to offer practical, location-specific advice across multiple areas.

We are the members of the following

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

As such regulated by them which means you can be assured of the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. All works are overseen by a full member of the RICS (A Chartered Surveyor).

Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors was born out of a need for education and support for building surveyors and other professionals, but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.