Our RICS-accredited party wall surveyors serve the entire London Borough of Croydon, supporting homeowners, developers and builders through their obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Party Wall Surveyors in Croydon
Croydon is a large and varied borough that ranges from a busy, regenerating town centre to leafy residential suburbs on the edge of the North Downs. We advise building owners in Croydon, South Norwood and Purley, and act as impartial surveyors for adjoining owners in Coulsdon and Sanderstead. From Victorian terraces near the centre to substantial detached homes in the southern suburbs, we make sure your works comply and your neighbours’ property is protected.
Common party wall works in Croydon
The borough’s broad spread of housing shapes the projects we handle. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces around central Croydon and South Norwood commonly see rear extensions and loft conversions that engage the shared wall. The larger semi-detached and detached homes of Purley, Coulsdon and Sanderstead frequently involve side extensions, garage conversions and outbuildings dug close to the boundary, engaging the three and six metre rule. On the sloping ground of Purley and Coulsdon, deeper foundations and retaining works often require excavation and underpinning notices. House-to-flat conversions near the town centre are another frequent source of party structure work.
How the party wall process works
The process starts with serving valid party wall notices on affected neighbours, usually one to two months before works begin. If a neighbour dissents or does not respond, surveyors are appointed and draw up a party wall award setting out the terms. We prepare a schedule of condition beforehand to record the neighbour’s property, protecting both owners should damage be alleged later.
Building owners & adjoining owners
If you are the one carrying out works, our page for building owners explains your duties and how to serve notice correctly. If a neighbour is building near you, our guidance for adjoining owners sets out your rights and the protections available.
Why choose us
We are RICS-accredited party wall surveyors with strong knowledge of Croydon, from its central terraces to its hillside suburbs. We respond quickly, keep fees proportionate and explain each step in plain English, so your project stays on schedule and neighbourly relations remain intact.
FAQs
Do I need a party wall notice for a side extension in Purley?
If you excavate for foundations near a neighbour’s building or build up to the boundary, notice is usually required. We can review your plans and advise.
What if my property is on a slope?
Sloping sites often need retaining or underpinning works that are notifiable. We can assess whether the excavation provisions apply.
Who chooses the surveyor?
Each owner can appoint their own, or both can agree on a single impartial ‘agreed surveyor’, which often saves time and cost.
Planning building works in Croydon? Contact us for clear, RICS-accredited party wall advice, or explore our other London locations.