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Adjoining Owner Party Wall Surveyor

Protecting Your Property as an Adjoining Owner

Have you received a Party Wall Notice? If so, you have the right to appoint your own Adjoining Owner Surveyor to protect your property and interests.

Many adjoining owners find the information from their neighbour unclear. Others worry the neighbour’s surveyor may not act in their best interests. By appointing your own surveyor, you ensure your safety, privacy, and peace of mind are protected. You also gain independent advice from a surveyor regulated by the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.

Why Appoint an Adjoining Owner Surveyor?

Choosing your own Adjoining Owner Party Wall Surveyor offers several important benefits:

Your property is protected against potential damage during building works.
Drawings, calculations, and construction details are independently checked.
Your rights under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 are safeguarded.
The Building Owner (your neighbour) pays your surveyor’s reasonable fee.

Appointing your own surveyor ensures your property and interests are never overlooked.

What Does Dissenting to a Party Wall Notice Mean?

Dissenting does not mean you are objecting to your neighbour’s project. It simply means you want a Party Wall Award in place.

This Award sets out how the works must be carried out. It also includes a Schedule of Condition survey of your property before works begin. This provides a clear record of its condition and gives you stronger protection if disputes or damage occur later.

How Our Adjoining Owner Surveyors Can Help

At Christopher Anthony Surveyors, we act solely for you as the Adjoining Owner. We will:

Review the proposals and assess their impact on your property.
Confirm that the correct professionals, such as structural engineers, are involved.
Negotiate and agree the Party Wall Award on your behalf.
Protect your property both during the works and from long-term risks.

We provide clear communication throughout the process, so you always know where you stand.

Want to see how this works in practice? Read our recent project: Ulverston Road, Walthamstow E17

Contact an Adjoining Owner Surveyor Today

If you have received a Party Wall Notice in North London or Hertfordshire, speak to our team today. We will ensure your property and rights are fully protected.

Call us on 020 3727 5195
Or use our online contact form: Contact us here

What is an Adjoining Owner under the Party Wall Act?

An Adjoining Owner is the neighbour affected by a Building Owner’s proposed works. They may be a freeholder or a leaseholder with a lease longer than one year.

Why should I appoint my own Adjoining Owner Party Wall Surveyor?

Appointing your own surveyor ensures your property is protected. Your surveyor reviews the plans, agrees a Party Wall Award, and safeguards you against damage or disputes.

Who pays for the Adjoining Owner’s surveyor?

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the Building Owner (your neighbour) is responsible for paying the reasonable fees of your appointed surveyor.

What happens if I dissent to a Party Wall Notice?

Dissenting means you want a Party Wall Award in place. This agreement records the condition of your property and sets out how the works must be carried out, ensuring your rights are protected.