Party wall surveying isn’t just about knowledge of the Act. It’s about process. The same project can be smooth under one approach and painful under another—purely because of communication style, clarity, and how tightly the job is managed.
At Simple Survey, we built our service specifically to remove the pain points homeowners complain about most: vague pricing, slow progress, and unnecessary escalation.
What a good party wall surveyor does (beyond paperwork)
A good surveyor should:
- tell you quickly whether the Act applies
- serve correct notices to the correct owners
- keep neighbour communication calm and professional
- guide the matter to the simplest compliant outcome
- keep the process moving, not drifting
Party wall is a timeline-sensitive process. If it drifts, your build drifts.
The questions we think every homeowner should ask
When choosing a party wall provider, ask:
1) Is pricing transparent and comparable?
Can you see what you’ll pay for notices and what you’ll pay if a formal route is needed? If pricing is unclear, budgeting is impossible.
2) How quickly do they progress matters?
Speed matters because party wall has response windows and minimum periods. A slow start costs you weeks.
3) Do they communicate like a professional… or like a threat?
Tone impacts neighbour response. A heavy-handed approach can increase dissent and cost.
4) Do they focus on proportion, or do they inflate complexity?
Some providers treat every job like a major dispute. Most residential projects don’t need that energy.
5) Can they handle flats and multiple owners without mistakes?
Ownership mistakes are one of the biggest causes of delay—especially around leaseholds.
Why Simple Survey is different
We designed Simple Survey around modern homeowner needs:
- straightforward process
- clear communication
- clear fixed pricing
- a bias toward efficiency and calm outcomes
We’re not here to make party wall feel complicated. We’re here to make it predictable.
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If you’re choosing a party wall surveyor and want a service built around cost control and speed, get in touch with Simple Survey. Our notices start from £25 per adjoining ownership, and agreed surveyor administration is typically £300, depending on complexity and owners.