advice on party wall surveyor

[floradora]

hi - can anyone recommend a party wall surveyor. We are planning side return extension.

Also helpful to know for those who have gone through the same building process how you approached it - did you use a party wall surveyor? Looking for general advice.

Thanks

[Lalligan]

Hi there,

I wondered if you managed to get anyone good as I am now in need of a good party wall surveyor?

Thanks

Lucy

[charlottep]

I'm going through this process at the moment and i would recommend Michael McQuade Property Consultants in Clapham. We are working with a guy called Aminul there who has been great, really responsive and very professional.

[Rightsaidfred]

If you look at the party wall act on the department for communities and local government website it contains the guidance on party wall works and sample letters for your Neighbours.

You do not need a party wall surveyor for any party wall works but can draw up the agreement yourself. You have to give your Neighbours 2 months notice of any party wall works.

A surveyor can add significant cost to your project and in effect surveys the party wall before, during and after building works.

If you have a good relationship with / reasonable Neighbours, you can do the agreement by yourself for the cost of a printout.

Having just gone through this I know it works. The council / building inspector will check you have a party wall agreement, not a survey.