by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Below is a practical guide to how party wall surveyors usually price their work, and why fees vary between projects. Lets start with our fees, £25.00 for Notices, £300.00 for Awards. Nice simple, low cost and straightforward! 1) Building Owner’s Surveyor (Fixed-Fee,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
A “10(4) Surveyor” is the shorthand for a party wall surveyor appointed under Section 10(4) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when an Adjoining Owner does not respond to a valid Party Wall Notice. The purpose is simple: silence must not stall lawful works—the Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Third Surveyor is the independent back-stop built into Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Their job is to determine points the two appointed surveyors (for the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner) cannot agree—quickly, fairly, and within the framework of...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Disagreements do happen—about timings, methods, access, damage, or fees. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives owners structured ways to deal with them, but it also limits what you can (and can’t) do. You generally cannot sack your appointed surveyor Section 10(2) is...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Lets start with the headline! Our Fees are Fixed at £25.00 for Notices and £300.00 for Party Wall Awards. In most cases, the Building Owner pays. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, surveyors determine reasonable costs (s.10(13)). Because the Building Owner benefits...
