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Established in 2008, PWS Surveyors provides specialist party wall surveying for Building Owners planning works and Adjoining Owners affected by neighbouring works. Our specialist team provides professional, dedicated support at reasonable and transparent costs, helping you understand your position under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Call 0800 311 2077 or email enquiries@pwssurveyors.co.uk to discuss your circumstances.
Party wall matters can arise when building works affect a shared structure, boundary or neighbouring property. Whether you are proposing works or have received a Party Wall Notice, PWS Surveyors can provide specialist guidance on the procedures relevant to your circumstances.
Our work focuses on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, alongside related boundary and property dispute matters. We support clients from the early stages of understanding whether the Act applies through to notices, surveyor appointments and Party Wall Awards where required.
If you are proposing building works or have been served with a notice, you may need a Party Wall Surveyor.
We assist both Building Owners proposing works and Adjoining Owners who may be affected by them. Our role is to help clients understand and navigate the statutory party wall process while maintaining a professional and practical approach.
Boundary disputes can be expensive, complicated and stressful, particularly where there is disagreement about land or structures between adjoining properties.
PWS Surveyors provides specialist assistance with boundary matters and can help clients understand the issues involved and the options available for progressing a dispute.
Where those involved want to remain part of the decision-making process and believe common ground may be possible, mediation provides an alternative approach to resolving a property dispute.
The process is designed to help the parties explore potential solutions with appropriate support rather than immediately relying on more adversarial routes.
A Schedule of Condition provides a record of the condition of a property at a particular point in time. In party wall matters, it can provide a useful record before relevant building works begin.
PWS Surveyors can prepare a detailed Schedule of Condition where appropriate to the circumstances.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a statutory framework for certain building works involving party structures, works at or close to boundaries and particular excavations near neighbouring buildings.
The process can involve several distinct stages. The appropriate route depends on the proposed works, the notices served and how the relevant owners respond.
For Building Owners, getting appropriate advice early can help clarify what needs to happen before relevant works proceed. For Adjoining Owners, specialist advice can help explain what a notice means and the options available when responding.
Our party wall services can assist with matters including:
Read our guide to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 or learn more about Party Wall Notices.
Party wall enquiries generally involve two important statutory roles, and understanding which applies to you can make the next steps much clearer.
A Building Owner is the owner undertaking works that may fall within the scope of the Act.
If you are considering relevant building work, obtaining advice before work starts can help establish whether notices are required and what procedures may need to be followed.
An Adjoining Owner may receive a Party Wall Notice because neighbouring works fall within the scope of the Act.
If you receive a notice, specialist advice can help you understand what it means, the proposed works and the options available to you.
If works have already started and you believe a notice should have been served, our guidance explains some of the issues you may need to consider.
Read what to consider if your neighbour has started works without a Party Wall Notice
The terminology surrounding party wall matters can initially be confusing. PWS Surveyors aims to make the process easier to understand while using the correct statutory terminology.
A Party Wall Notice is used to notify an Adjoining Owner of proposed works falling within the relevant provisions of the Act. If a dispute arises and surveyors are appointed, the matters in dispute can ultimately be determined in a Party Wall Award.
The term “party wall agreement” is commonly used when referring to the party wall process. Where surveyors are appointed under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the formal document setting out their determination is known as a Party Wall Award.
Learn about Party Wall Awards or view information about party wall costs.
Established in 2008, PWS Surveyors is a specialist practice focused on party wall matters, boundary disputes and mediation.
Our approach is professional, personal and focused on making potentially unfamiliar procedures easier for property owners to navigate.
Speak to a surveyor to discuss the circumstances surrounding your property or proposed works.
PWS Surveyors is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, supporting clients across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Reading and Maidenhead.
We work with homeowners undertaking building projects as well as Adjoining Owners who have received notices or are concerned about neighbouring works. We also work with relevant contractors and professionals involved in residential improvement projects.
For dedicated regional information, visit our Berkshire party wall surveyor page.
Feedback from previous clients can help prospective customers understand what it is like to work with PWS Surveyors.
If you are planning building works, have received a Party Wall Notice or need help understanding a party wall matter, speak directly with PWS Surveyors.
You can explain your circumstances to the team before deciding on the appropriate next step. Fixed-fee quotes provide clarity about the proposed cost before an appointment proceeds.
Alternatively, call 0800 311 2077 or email enquiries@pwssurveyors.co.uk.
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If you are proposing building works or have been served with a notice, you may need a Party Wall Surveyor.
Find out moreBoundary disputes are often expensive, complicated, and very stressful, and they usually stem from matters affecting those who live or own adjoining property.
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If you wish to be part of the process that makes decisions about the resolution of the dispute and feel that common ground can be found with the right support, then mediation should be your first choice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Find out moreIf you would benefit from instant advice directly froma Party Wall Expert, please get in touch with our team on 0800 311 2077 or fill in our contact form, and a surveyor or technical advisor will assist you with your enquiry.
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