Planning building works near a neighbouring property often raises one key question — how much does a Party Wall Survey cost?

At Christopher Anthony Surveyors, we believe in transparent, fixed-fee pricing. The cost depends on the type of project, the number of neighbours, and whether they consent or dissent under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Typical Party Wall Survey Costs

Here is a breakdown of the most common costs involved:

• Party Wall Notices: £50 per notice (including explanatory notes, stamped envelope, and follow-up ten-day notices if needed). Find out more about our Party Wall Notice service here.
• Land Registry Searches: £7 per title register to confirm ownership details.
• Schedule of Condition (SOC): £350 + VAT for a clear record of the neighbouring property’s condition before works begin.
• Party Wall Award: £699 + VAT as Building Owner Surveyor (excluding underpinning and basement works). Reduced rates apply for multiple awards.

Real-Life Example: Extension with Two Neighbours

Let’s look at a typical scenario.

A Building Owner in North London planned a rear extension. Their property adjoined two neighbours, one on each side.

Here’s how the costs added up:

• Party Wall Notices: 3 notices served – £50+VAT total
• Land Registry Searches: 2 neighbours’ titles + the Building Owner’s title = 3 x £7 = £21(NO VAT)
• Neighbour 1 (Consented): Requested a Schedule of Condition – £350 + VAT
• Neighbour 2 (Dissented): Appointed us as Agreed Surveyor – £699 + VAT

Total Cost: £1,099 + VAT (£1,318.80) + £21 disbursement TOTAL FEE £1,339.80

This example shows how the Party Wall Survey Cost can change depending on whether neighbours consent or dissent (which requires a Party Wall Award).

Why Party Wall Survey Costs Vary

Party Wall Surveying costs are influenced by:

• The number of adjoining owners
• Whether they consent or dissent
• The type of works (extensions, loft conversions, basement works, etc.)
• Whether one surveyor (Agreed) or two surveyors are appointed

At Christopher Anthony Surveyors, we aim to keep costs fair and transparent, with reduced rates for multiple awards where duplication can be avoided.

For a full breakdown of our fees, visit our Party Wall Surveyor Pricing page

Get Your Online Party Wall Quote

If you are planning works and want to know exactly what your costs will be, use our new Online Party Wall Quote tool.

It is quick, simple, and gives you a clear guide to what you will pay, based on your project and the number of neighbours affected.

Or see our full Party Wall Pricing page for more details.

Learn More

If you are planning works in London that may fall under the Party Wall Act, our team can help.

Government guidance: Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Read about our Building Owner Surveyor service

Read about our Adjoining Owner Surveyor service

Learn about our Schedule of Condition service