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Whether you need to issue a Party Wall Notice, or you’ve been served one, RICS accredited Icon Surveyors are here to provide all the expert advice you need, so you can feel reassured and clear on the next steps to take.
Party wall surveying is our speciality, and our knowledge of property and building surveying is extensive. Homeowner or developer, our North London party wall surveyors will make sure you and everyone involved are fully informed from the outset, for the best possible outcomes for all.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is one of the world's largest and most influential professional bodies that regulates and promotes the property surveying profession. With a Royal Charter since 1881. Within our team, we have both RICS Registered Party Wall Surveyors, Valuers and RICS Accredited Mediators.
The Chartered Institute of Building is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. With a Royal Charter since 1834 to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is the world’s leading qualification and professional body for dispute avoidance and dispute management. With a Royal Charter since1979.
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
A Building Engineer is a competent, professionally qualified, experienced individual with a critical understanding of the interaction of buildings and people. Building Engineers collaborate to deliver better outcomes for everyone.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is one of the world’s largest and most influential professional bodies that regulates and promotes the property surveying profession. With a Royal Charter since 1881. Within our team, we have both RICS Registered Party Wall Surveyors, Valuers and RICS Accredited Mediators.
The Chartered Institute of Building is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. With a Royal Charter since 1834 to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is the world’s leading qualification and professional body for dispute avoidance and dispute management. With a Royal Charter since1979.
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
A Building Engineer is a competent, professionally qualified, experienced individual with a critical understanding of the interaction of buildings and people. Building Engineers collaborate to deliver better outcomes for everyone.
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) specialises in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We are an independent non-profit organisation and a registered charity.
The independent quality assurance process of Valuer Registration, reinforces the highest professional standards. Valuer Registration is a risk monitoring and quality assurance programme which checks compliance with the RICS Red Book.
All Accredited Mediators included on the register will have successfully completed training with RICS or a training provider that meets the requirements of the Civil Mediation Council.
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) specialises in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We are an independent non-profit organisation and a registered charity.
The independent quality assurance process of Valuer Registration, reinforces the highest professional standards. Valuer Registration is a risk monitoring and quality assurance programme which checks compliance with the RICS Red Book.
All Accredited Mediators included on the register will have successfully completed training with RICS or a training provider that meets the requirements of the Civil Mediation Council.
Whether you’re extending your North London home, converting your loft or basement or carrying out building or excavation works that fall under the remit of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, having a qualified, accredited party wall surveyor on your side from Icon Surveyors will ensure the entire process runs like clockwork.
We’re here to guide you through the process, explain your options and make everything perfectly clear so that you can make an informed decision about what to do next. We offer up to 15 minutes of FREE advice with a highly experienced party wall surveyor in North London.
At Icon Surveyors, we firmly believe that party wall surveying costs should be transparent. Read on to learn more about our charges for Party Wall Notices, Party Wall Awards and Schedule of Condition Reports.
There’s a huge amount to think about when you’re undertaking construction works, and getting your legal obligations right can be a challenge. But Icon Surveyors is here to help with up to 15 minutes of FREE telephone advice with an experienced North London party wall surveyor. There’s no obligation and we’ll put the advice in writing if you need it.
Icon Surveyors has a wealth of specialist experience in the field of party wall matters, as well as being qualified in all aspects of building surveying.
We have been trusted by everyone from private homeowners, to property developers carrying out extensive, complex works, provide high level advice with a down to earth approach.
Because we are regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and many other governing bodies, it makes us personally liable for the outcome of your project.
It’s essential to bear in mind that issues regularly arise with party wall matters, with invalid notices prepared by unqualified parties causing costly delays.
By using accredited, highly experienced party wall surveyors in North London you’ll have the benefit of peace of mind, knowing that your legal responsibilities are being taken care of in line with the correct protocols.
It has always been our belief that taking time to provide everyone involved with ample information reduces the likelihood of a Party Wall Notice being challenged. And when that’s the case, there are fewer delays and reduced costs, and the whole project runs so much smoother.
Our North London party wall surveyors are conveniently located in Harrow, just a few minutes’ walk from Harrow on the Hill London Underground station on the Metropolitan Line.
You are welcome to contact us by phone or email. Our experienced party wall specialists are always happy to help.
If you are undertaking work to an existing party wall or shared structure, including a chimney; you intend to build on or close to the boundary line; you are excavating within three metres of a building or structure, or are building further away but excavation is still required, then the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is likely to come into play and you will need to follow statutory procedure.
Whilst the Party Wall Act does not contain enforcement procedures if you fail to serve notice on adjoining owners, if you start work without a neighbour’s consent then they may seek to halt your work through a court injunction or other legal channels. So you really are best advised to equip yourself with the right advice before you start.
You are always welcome to run your project by our experts here at Icon Surveyors, even if it’s just to verify whether or not you need to follow Party Wall Act procedure. We offer up to 15 minutes of FREE party wall advice with no obligation to use our services.
If you decide to self-file your Party Wall Notice, or use an unregulated party to take care of this important responsibility, you risk more costs down the line if the notices are incorrectly issued and need to be corrected. The fact is that the vast majority of self-filed notices will be inaccurate in some way, which could prove a false economy.
Party wall surveyors who are accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are liable for any issues arising with any party wall documentation. So it is in their interests to ensure that every aspect is meticulously taken care of on your behalf.
To allow adequate time for all the required party wall matters to be finalised ahead of works commencing, you are best advised to appoint your party wall surveyors in North London a good three months before the start date of your building works.
Do bear in mind though that a Party Wall Agreement generally only lasts 12 months from the date of the Party Wall Award, so you will need to avoid delaying the start of the works too much once all the paperwork is in hand.
A party wall surveyor will provide you with personalised guidance on your obligations and responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and on the party wall procedure in general.
They’ll review the proposed works, visiting the site if required.
If you are undertaking construction works and need to serve a Party Wall Notice, the party wall surveyor will carry out legal searches to identify who officially needs to be informed, before serving the necessary notices, making sure your legal obligations are fulfilled in line with the Party Wall Act.
If adjoining owners dispute the works, the party wall surveyor will act for you by preparing a Party Wall Award.
If you have been served a Party Wall Notice, your party wall surveyor will review the notice and supporting documents, and guide you on your options. If you wish to oppose the plans, the surveyor will represent you to ensure you are protected against costs and damages in relation to the works.
A Party Wall Award is a legal document designed to protect both parties’ property and rights. It records the nature of the works, how and when they should be carried out, and how much will be paid.
The Party Wall Award also includes a Schedule of Condition. This is a factual record of the condition of a property, detailing specifically the affected parts of the adjoining property ahead of works commencing.
Whilst a Party Wall Award is a necessity should a dispute arise, it is also a voluntary option for building owners looking to reduce risk and avoid any future disagreements by having everything documented.
Give us a call and speak directly with one of our qualified party wall surveyors in North London. We are here to help and answer all your party wall questions.
Email us drawings, Party Wall Notices or photographs and our qualified team will review them and provide a response within 30 minutes.
