Party wall surveyor in Dudley and Stourbridge

Separate structural alterations from routine refurbishment

For owners in Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen, a refurbishment description can cover very different work: redecorating a room, removing a chimney breast, or changing a wall that supports the adjoining building. It is the physical intervention that matters. Mark the elements to be removed on the existing drawing and show how the remaining structure will be supported. Where the neighbour’s construction is uncertain, identify that uncertainty before committing to a start date.

What to send for a Dudley and Stourbridge enquiry

• Mark the shared wall and all proposed openings or recesses.
• Provide the chimney support or beam detail where relevant.
• Explain whether any masonry or foundation is shared with the next property.

Include the property address, the intended start date and any notices, responses or awards already issued. We advise in Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen. This is a service coverage page; it does not claim a separate office in each town.

Is removing a chimney breast automatically minor work?

No. A chimney breast associated with a party wall can involve notifiable work and questions about support. The size of the room alteration does not determine the procedure; the drawings and construction detail do.

Choose the right party wall service

If you are carrying out work, our building owner service starts with identifying the notifiable operations and relevant adjoining owners. If you have received a notice, our adjoining owner service can help you understand the proposal and your response options.

Where a dispute arises under the Act, the owners can consider an agreed surveyor or separate appointments. A party wall award records the relevant statutory decisions and conditions; it is not the same as planning permission.

Fees and timing

See our party wall fees and guidance for the published service prices, shown + VAT where applicable. Confirm the scope for the particular project before appointing. The notice period and time needed for a response or award depend on the provision used and the circumstances. Allow time for the process before arranging the relevant works.

Useful reading before you appoint

• Read the guide relevant to this project
• When to serve party wall notices
• Guidance for building owners
• Guidance for adjoining owners

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