Party wall surveyor in Woking and Guildford

Keep a condition record useful and proportionate

For work in Woking or Guildford, a condition record can help distinguish an existing defect from a later change, especially where excavation or structural work is proposed near an adjoining building. The extent of the record should relate to the work and the potentially affected areas. It is useful to arrange access early and provide clear photographs, while recognising that a condition record is evidence of condition rather than a guarantee that damage will or will not occur.

What to send for a Woking and Guildford enquiry

• Explain which neighbouring rooms or external areas are closest to the proposed work.
• Provide existing photographs of any cracks or defects of concern.
• Identify a practical contact for arranging an inspection if needed.

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

Is a schedule of condition required by the Act in every case?

The Act does not require a schedule of condition in every case. A proportionate record is often useful evidence. Whether and how it is obtained should be considered in the circumstances of the particular works.

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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