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Party Wall Surveying – Agreed Surveyor Appointment

Christopher Anthony Surveyors were very pleased to assist with the completion of Party Wall matters in North London, acting as the Agreed Surveyor for a residential single-storey rear extension.

Why a Party Wall Surveyor Was Needed

The Building Owner planned to extend their property with a single-storey rear addition, which required excavation and work close to the boundary line. As the works fell under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the neighbour was formally served with notice.

Rather than each party appointing their own surveyor, both the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner agreed to the appointment of Christopher Anthony Surveyors as the Agreed Surveyor. This streamlined the process, reduced costs, and ensured an impartial approach.

Our Role as Agreed Surveyor

In this case, our responsibilities included:

Reviewing the proposed extension drawings and structural details
Assessing the potential impact of the works on the adjoining property
Undertaking a Schedule of Condition inspection of the neighbour’s home
Preparing and serving a Party Wall Award that set out how and when the works could be carried out

By managing both sides fairly, we ensured that the Building Owner could proceed with their extension without delay, while also giving the Adjoining Owner full protection and peace of mind.

Benefits of Using an Agreed Surveyor

Appointing an Agreed Surveyor often provides:

Lower overall costs, since only one surveyor’s fee is required
A faster and more straightforward process
Clear communication with one point of contact
Confidence that the surveyor is acting impartially under the Act

Outcome

The Party Wall Award was agreed smoothly and the works were able to begin without dispute. Both the Building Owner and Adjoining Owner benefited from having a clear, legally binding agreement that protected their interests.