Party wall surveyor in Luton and Dunstable

A small rear extension can still require a careful notice assessment

For a rear extension in Luton, Dunstable or Houghton Regis, the size of the new floor area does not decide whether the Party Wall Act applies. A modest scheme may require work on a shared wall or excavation below the neighbouring foundations. A larger scheme further away may present a different position. Send the foundation layout and depth together with the architectural plan, and explain whether an existing outbuilding or neighbouring extension sits near the new work.

What to send for a Luton and Dunstable enquiry

• Locate the adjoining house and any nearby extension on the site plan.
• Show the new foundation depth rather than only the wall footprint.
• Identify any shared wall to be raised, cut into or altered.

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

Does being within three metres always mean notice is required?

No. The section 6 assessment involves depth as well as distance, and a separate test can apply within six metres. Measurements alone are insufficient without understanding the proposed excavation and the neighbouring foundations.

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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