Our 7-step process
How It Works
Our entire party wall process is handled digitally: no office visits, no delays, no jargon. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you contact us to the day your builder can start.
Tell Us About Your Project
Complete our short online form. Tell us about your property, the works planned (extension, loft conversion, basement etc.), and whether you know your neighbours' position. Takes under five minutes.
No phone calls required. No office appointment needed.
Receive a Fixed-Price Quote
Complete the quote form and get your fixed price immediately. You'll know exactly what you're paying for the standard scope before you instruct us, with no hourly rates.
Your quoted price is held for 14 days.
We Prepare & Serve the Notices
On instruction, our RICS or FPWS surveyor prepares the legally required party wall notices under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Notices are served by Recorded Delivery post within 24 hours.
Section 1, 2, and 6 notices all handled.
Neighbour Response Period
Your neighbours have 14 days to respond. We contact them proactively by letter and email, answer their questions, and work towards an Agreed Surveyor outcome: the fastest and cheapest route for everyone.
We handle all neighbour communication on your behalf. If no response is received within 14 days, a deemed dispute arises under the Act, and we manage that next step automatically.
Schedule of Condition
Where access is granted and one is deemed necessary, a trained inspector visits your neighbour's property to photograph and document its existing condition. This protects both parties if an allegation of damage is made during or after construction.
Photographic report provided digitally within 5 working days.
Party Wall Award
We prepare the formal Party Wall Award, the legal document that sets out the permitted works, working hours, and protections for all parties. Served digitally and by post.
Legally binding under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Works Can Begin
Once the Award is served, your builder can legally start. We remain contactable during the construction period. Any additional work (variations to the Award, new disputes, damage claims) is billed at our standard hourly rate, quoted in writing before we start.
Fixed fee covers the Award; additional work is billed separately.
What we need from you
We handle the legal heavy lifting, but there are a few things only you can provide. Here is what to have ready.
Your project details
A brief description of the works planned: extension, loft conversion, dormer, basement, or other. Approximate start date if known. If you have a planning application reference number or approved drawings, please include these, as they help us serve accurate notices straight away.
Your neighbours' addresses
The full postal address of each adjoining property. We handle all contact from there; you do not need to approach them yourself.
Review & sign documents
We will send you notices and the Party Wall Award to review and countersign digitally. Turnaround of 48 hours is appreciated to keep things moving.
Access for the condition survey
A surveyor may need access to the adjoining property. Where access is required, we arrange it directly with your neighbour; you do not need to organise it.
Brief your builder
Once the Award is issued, share it with your contractor. They must work within its permitted hours, methods, and conditions.
Stay reachable
We may occasionally need a quick clarification. A working email and phone number is all we ask. We will not overload your inbox.