Our RICS-accredited party wall surveyors serve the whole of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, helping homeowners, architects and builders navigate the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with confidence.
Party Wall Surveyors in Greenwich
Greenwich blends elegant Georgian and Victorian streets with sprawling suburban estates and riverside regeneration, so party wall issues take many forms here. We advise building owners in Greenwich town, Blackheath and Charlton, and act as impartial surveyors for adjoining owners in Woolwich and Eltham. From conservation-area terraces near the park to inter-war semis further out, we make sure your works comply and your neighbours’ property is protected.
Common party wall works in Greenwich
The borough’s varied housing stock shapes the projects we handle. In Blackheath and central Greenwich, the period terraces and townhouses often see rear extensions and loft conversions that engage the shared wall. The 1930s semis and detached homes around Eltham and Charlton commonly involve side extensions and garage conversions close to the boundary, triggering the three and six metre rule where new foundations are dug near a neighbour. In Woolwich, regeneration and infill development frequently require excavation and underpinning notices. Basement conversions in the smarter Blackheath streets are a growing source of notifiable work.
How the party wall process works
The process starts with serving valid party wall notices on affected neighbours, generally one to two months before works begin. If a neighbour dissents, surveyors are appointed and prepare a party wall award that sets out how the work proceeds. We strongly recommend a schedule of condition beforehand, recording the neighbour’s property so any later damage claim can be resolved fairly.
Building owners & adjoining owners
If you are carrying out the works, our guidance for building owners explains your duties and how to serve notice properly. If your neighbour is building next door, our advice for adjoining owners explains your rights and the protections available to you.
Why choose us
We are RICS-accredited party wall specialists familiar with Greenwich, from its conservation areas to its suburban estates and riverside developments. We work efficiently, keep costs reasonable and communicate clearly, so your project runs smoothly and neighbourly goodwill is preserved.
FAQs
Do I need a party wall notice for a side extension in Eltham?
If you are excavating for foundations within three or six metres of a neighbour’s building, or building up to the boundary, notice is usually required.
Can I appoint one surveyor for both parties?
Yes. Where both owners agree, a single ‘agreed surveyor’ can act impartially for both, which often saves time and cost.
Is a schedule of condition really necessary?
It is not legally compulsory, but it is highly advisable as it protects both owners by clearly recording the neighbour’s property before works begin.
Planning building works in Greenwich? Contact us for clear, RICS-accredited party wall advice, or view our other London locations.