Party wall matters occur when building work is carried out on or near to a party wall or property boundary. This work can often be the cause of much dispute, which is why party wall surveyors have an important role to play.

With the partition being shared by the owners of the two residences, there can often be dispute and argument over how building work on the wall is carried out.

It is imperative that you follow correct procedures when dealing with party wall matters. Failure to follow these procedures can result in liability, avoidable costs and delays.

Specialist party wall surveyors will advise on party wall matters to ensure you follow all the correct legal procedures. They will issue party wall notices and carry out the necessary schedules of condition as appropriate.

Party wall surveyors will prepare a document known as a ‘party wall agreement’. This document will set guidelines as to how work should be carried out on the party wall, such as working hours, contractor’s insurance and surveyor access.

Once a party wall surveyor has been appointed, they have an obligation to be entirely impartial. As well as this, once the party wall surveyor has been appointed, they cannot be changed.