Party Wall Surveyors in Loughton

Trusted party wall surveyors in Loughton, helping you manage notices, awards and disputes with confidence.

At First for Party Wall Surveyors
We specialise in the party wall Act from notices
to party wall awards.

Confused? Need Help?

Please get in touch with us for free advice on how best to deal with your party wall matter.

Call — 0208 261 7561

Email —

Joanna@fpws.co.uk

We are experienced Party Wall Surveyors in Loughton, providing professional advice and services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Whether you’re planning building works or have received a party wall notice, we offer clear guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

View our Locations Covered page to see where our team operates and how we can assist you.

Specialist Party Wall Surveyors You Can Trust

We specialise solely in party wall matters, allowing us to deliver focused, efficient and reliable advice. Our surveyors act for Building Owners, Adjoining Owners, and as Agreed Surveyor, ensuring the correct procedures are followed and disputes are kept to a minimum.

✔ Party Wall Notices
✔ Party Wall Awards
✔ Party Wall Disputes
✔ Agreed Surveyor Appointments

Regulated & Fully Insured Surveyors

Our surveyors are members of recognised professional bodies, including the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and operate to strict professional standards. We are fully insured, giving you peace of mind that your party wall matters are handled correctly and responsibly.

Party Wall Advice for Building Owners & Adjoining Owners

Building Owners – We help you serve correct notices, assess proposed works and stay compliant with the Party Wall Act before construction begins.

Adjoining Owners – If you’ve received a notice or are concerned about neighbouring works, we provide independent representation to protect your property and legal rights.

Free 30-Minute Party Wall Consultation

Not sure where to start? We offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation, explain your responsibilities, and outline the best next steps under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Services We Offer

Party Wall Notices
Party Wall Awards
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Loft Conversion
Extensions
Disasters & Damage
Adjoining Owner
Building Owner
Chimney Beast Removal

Types of work covered by the
Party Wall etc Act 1996

Section 1 Building on the line of junction

Building a new wall on the line of junction, this can be a Boundary wall or a new wall for an extension or new property. If the new wall is intended to be built astride the boundary a Section 1(2) Party wall notice must be served on the Adjoining Owner. The wall can also be built on the boundary but solely on the Building Owners land and the notice for this is a Section 1(5) notice.

Section 2
Work on the Party Wall

If you intend to carry out any of the following works to a Party Wall, you are legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice on the adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996:

Removing a chimney breast – Section 2(2)(g)

Cutting into the party wall to insert steel beams (e.g., for a loft conversion) – Section 2(2)(f)

Cutting into the party wall to install damp-proofing

Underpinning a party wall – Section 2(2)(a)

Exposing a party wall – Section 2(2)(n)

Demolishing and rebuilding a party wall or party fence wall

Repairing a party wall

Cutting into the adjoining owner’s wall to insert flashings or weather-proofing – Section 2(2)(i)

Reducing the height of a party wall or party fence wall – Section 2(2)(m)

These are only some of the works covered by the Act. If you are unsure whether your planned works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, please contact us for clear, specialist advice.

Section 6
Excavations

This is for excavation, if you intend on excavations within 3 metres and to a lower depth than the adjoining properties foundations, you will need to serve a party wall notice on the adjoining owner or owners.

Section 6 also covers excavations within 6 metres, this is a little more complicated as there is a rule called the 45 degree rule.

For this i would recommend calling us for advice.

Local Party Wall Surveyors Near You

As local Party Wall Surveyors in Loughton, we understand the area, property types and common construction works. This allows us to offer practical, location-specific advice across Essex and the South East.

We are the members of the following

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

As such regulated by them which means you can be assured of the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. All works are overseen by a full member of the RICS (A Chartered Surveyor).

Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors was born out of a need for education and support for building surveyors and other professionals, but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.