Our RICS-accredited party wall surveyors serve the entire London Borough of Ealing, helping homeowners, architects and contractors meet their duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with minimal fuss.
Party Wall Surveyors in Ealing
Known as the ‘Queen of the Suburbs’, Ealing offers everything from grand Edwardian villas to dense Victorian terraces and post-war housing. We advise building owners in Ealing, Acton and Hanwell, and act impartially for adjoining owners in Southall and Greenford. Whatever the age and style of your property, we ensure notices are served correctly and neighbouring buildings are safeguarded throughout your works.
Common party wall works in Ealing
The borough’s diverse housing drives a wide range of notifiable works. The large Edwardian and Victorian houses of Ealing and Acton are frequently extended at the rear and converted at loft level, so extensions and loft conversions that engage the shared wall are very common. The terraced and semi-detached homes of Hanwell and Greenford often see side-return extensions and outbuildings dug close to the boundary, engaging the three and six metre rule. In Southall, house conversions into flats and rear infill regularly require party structure notices, and larger schemes near the Crossrail-boosted town centres frequently need excavation notices. Chimney and internal wall removals in the older terraces are a further common trigger.
How the party wall process works
The starting point is serving valid party wall notices on affected neighbours, usually one to two months before works begin. If a neighbour dissents, surveyors are appointed to produce a party wall award governing how the work is carried out. We prepare a schedule of condition beforehand, recording the neighbour’s property so that any later damage claim can be resolved fairly and quickly.
Building owners & adjoining owners
If you are undertaking works, our page for building owners sets out your responsibilities and how to serve notice correctly. If a neighbour is building near you, our guidance for adjoining owners explains your rights and protections.
Why choose us
We are RICS-accredited party wall specialists with strong knowledge of Ealing’s mixed housing and busy home-improvement market. We respond quickly, keep costs proportionate and communicate clearly at every stage, so your project stays on track.
FAQs
Do I need a party wall notice to convert a house into flats in Southall?
If the conversion involves work to walls or floors shared with adjoining properties, notice is likely required. We can review the plans and advise.
What is the three metre rule?
It requires notice where you excavate within three metres of a neighbour’s structure and to a depth below their foundations. We can confirm whether it applies to your project.
How long is a party wall award valid?
An award generally allows works to begin within twelve months. If you delay beyond that, fresh notice may be needed.
Planning building works in Ealing? Contact us for clear, RICS-accredited party wall advice, or browse our other London locations.