Party Wall Surveying – Building Owner’s Surveyor

Christopher Anthony Surveyors were instructed to act for the Building Owner on a residential refurbishment project in Manor House, Hackney N4. The scope of works involved significant alterations that triggered the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Why a Party Wall Surveyor Was Needed

The planned refurbishment included internal structural changes and works affecting the party wall shared with neighbouring properties. Under the Act, the Building Owner was required to serve formal notices on the Adjoining Owners before starting any work.

By appointing Christopher Anthony Surveyors, the client ensured that the notices were correctly drafted and served in full compliance with the Act. This removed the risk of delays or disputes later in the process.

Our Role as Building Owner’s Surveyor

Our involvement on this Hackney project included:

• Preparing and serving Party Wall Notices within one working day of instruction
• Reviewing the proposed works, drawings, and structural calculations
• Carrying out a Schedule of Condition survey of the adjoining properties
• Negotiating and preparing detailed Party Wall Awards that set out how the works could proceed

Thanks to our efficient handling, the Party Wall Awards were agreed and served within just three weeks of the initial instruction.

Benefits to the Client

By engaging Christopher Anthony Surveyors as their Party Wall Surveyor in Hackney, the Building Owner gained:

• Confidence that notices and awards were fully compliant with the law
• A quick turnaround that allowed their refurbishment to progress without delay
• A clear record of adjoining property conditions to avoid future disputes
• Professional support and communication throughout the process

Outcome

The Party Wall procedures were completed smoothly and efficiently. The Building Owner was able to move forward with their refurbishment works, safe in the knowledge that their legal obligations had been met and their neighbours’ interests had been properly safeguarded.

If you’re planning similar works, you may find these helpful:

Understanding the Role of the Agreed Surveyor

Why use Christopher Anthony Surveyors

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Party Wall Pricing Guide

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