Summary:
Party wall paperwork shouldn’t drain your budget or stall your build. At Simple Survey, we produce robust, compliant party wall awards quickly—and for less. Our lean process, digital service model and fixed-fee structure mean you get the legal certainty you need without the premium price tag.
Why costs spiral elsewhere—and how we stop them
Party wall costs often balloon for three simple reasons: unclear scopes, avoidable delays, and open-ended hourly billing. We solve all three.
- Clear, proportionate scopes – We tailor awards to your actual works under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. No kitchen-sink clauses, no unnecessary extras.
- Momentum matters – Documents drafted and turned around fast so statutory timelines don’t bite and projects don’t drift.
- Fixed fees, predictable outcomes – For standard work we publish prices up front, so you can plan once and get on with the build.
What you get with Simple Survey
- Legally robust awards that authorise the works and set practical rules for execution, access and coordination—precisely aligned to Sections 1, 2 and/or 6 of the Act.
- Neighbour-ready communication that explains the process clearly, reducing misunderstandings and friction.
- Cost control by design – We keep engagement focused and evidence-based, so there’s less room for disputes and bill creep.
Transparent, low pricing (cheapest like-for-like)
- Party Wall Notice service: £25 per adjoining ownership (multi-notice bundles discounted)
- Act administration as Agreed Surveyor (single surveyor): typically £300 fixed-fee, depending on complexity and number of notices/owners
- Two-surveyor route (we act for the party doing the works): fixed-fee proposals from £325 for our side (the other surveyor may bill hourly; we keep those costs reasonable and contained)
- Complex schemes (deep excavations, multi-owner blocks): we still frame fixed pricing so your exposure stays predictable
No surprises. No creeping extras. If you receive a genuine like-for-like written quote that beats ours, we’ll beat it.
Our low-cost path to a compliant award
- Scope it right
We map your drawings and programme to the Act (Sections 1, 2, 6), identify every legal “owner” who must be notified, and confirm any special considerations (e.g., freeholder/leaseholder layers). - Serve valid notices fast
We prepare and serve compliant notices using permitted methods under the Act so the statutory clock starts once—and only once. - Draft a proportionate award
We produce a clean, enforceable award that does exactly what the law requires—authorise the works and set fair, practical conditions so your contractor can deliver without unnecessary friction.
Why our awards cost less (and still do more)
- Digital by default – Electronic drafting and service where allowed keep admin lean.
- Process discipline – Tight document control and clear reasoning reduce back-and-forth and fee inflation.
- Experience where it counts – Thousands of compliant outcomes distilled into efficient templates and workflows.
Typical FAQs
Are your fees really fixed?
Yes, for standard scenarios we publish fixed fees. If something unusual appears, we flag it in advance and still work to a fixed figure wherever possible.
Is an Agreed Surveyor cheaper?
Usually. If both sides are comfortable with a single impartial surveyor, it streamlines the process and cuts cost. We’re experienced in acting as the Agreed Surveyor.
What if the neighbour appoints their own surveyor on an hourly rate?
We keep the scope tight and issues focused. We challenge anything that isn’t reasonable under the Act and aim to close matters efficiently.
Do you cover complex or multi-owner buildings?
Yes. We’ll still frame a fixed price and a clean strategy—even with freeholder/leaseholder layers or deep excavations.
Who pays the costs?
Generally, the party carrying out the works pays the reasonable costs of administering the Act. Our model keeps those costs the lowest we see on a like-for-like basis.
How quickly can you start?
Typically same or next working day for preparing notices once we have the basics. Draft awards follow promptly after responses.
Can I draft my own award to save money?
Only surveyors appointed under Section 10 can make a valid award. DIY drafting risks invalidity, delay, and higher costs later. Our fixed fees are designed to avoid that false economy.
The Simple Survey difference
- Compliant and concise – Awards that stand up, without bloat.
- Fast turnaround – Keep your programme on track.
- Cheapest like-for-like – Fixed, transparent fees that won’t move the goalposts.
- National coverage – England & Wales, consistent service.
Cut your party wall bill—without cutting corners
Get a robust party wall award for a fraction of the usual cost. Email team@simplesurvey.co.uk for a fixed-fee proposal today.
Simple Survey — the fastest, most affordable route to a valid party wall award.