Faulkners Surveyors Surbiton: Expert Guidance on Party Wall Matters

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Planning to carry out building work on a shared boundary in Surbiton? Then pause for a moment because before you lift a hammer or draw up plans, you may need a Party Wall Agreement. At Faulkners Surveyors, we often see how overlooked this step can be until it’s too late.

It’s not just a formality. This legal document sets out the rights and responsibilities of you and your neighbour, ensuring that any construction involving shared walls or boundaries follows the law and avoids future disputes.

Why the Party Wall Act 1996 Matters in Surbiton

If you’re thinking of renovating, extending, or even digging near your property line, the Party Wall Act 1996 could apply. And here’s the kicker: it’s your legal duty to inform your neighbour before getting started.

Work such as demolishing part of a shared wall, excavating near foundations, or building along a boundary triggers this obligation. Failure to notify? That could mean delays, legal headaches or worse, damage liability.

How Faulkners Party Wall Surveyors Can Help

That’s where Faulkners comes in. With decades of experience under our toolbelt, we help homeowners in Surbiton comply with the Party Wall Act without the stress. Our role? To make the complex simple and the legal straightforward. So if you're looking for trusted, knowledgeable Party Wall Surveyors in Surbiton, Faulkners is ready to step in and support your project from the ground up literally.

Here’s how we support you:

Serving Party Wall Notices

Your first move under the Act is serving a notice. But there’s a right way to do it and a wrong one. We’ll draft and deliver compliant Party Wall Notices on your behalf, ensuring the details, deadlines, and legal format are spot on.

Resolving Disputes & Party Wall Awards

If your neighbour doesn’t consent to the works, don’t worry. Faulkners can step in to act as the agreed surveyor or appoint another impartial professional. Together, we’ll prepare a legally binding Party Wall Award defining how and when the work can proceed, while protecting both parties.

Don’t Skip the Notice It’s the Law

In Surbiton, property owners must serve notice at least two months before starting any work covered by the Act. For excavations or shorter timelines, that window may be reduced to one month but skipping the notice altogether? That’s an invitation for legal trouble. Back to Homepage

Let Faulkners Handle It

At Faulkners Surveyors Surbiton, we help you stay on the right side of the law and your neighbours. From initial consultation to the final award, we guide you through every step of the process with clarity, expertise, and a touch of calm in the chaos of construction planning.

Get in touch today to learn how our Party Wall services can keep your project smooth, compliant, and conflict-free.

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