Here’s the short answer first: in England & Wales, the average paid cost to have a professional draft and serve a Party Wall Notice typically falls between £25 and £150 per adjoining ownership. Many firms charge more—up to ~£250 per notice—but that’s not essential for straightforward domestic projects.
What drives the price?
- How many “owners” must be notified: Freeholders, long-leaseholders and, for flats, multiple parties can all be “adjoining owners”. More owners = more notices.
- Which section(s) of the Act apply: Sections 1, 2 and/or 6 may require separate notices (often combined where appropriate).
- Document handling: Electronic service is cheaper; physical post and tracked delivery add admin and postage.
- Drawing prep: If Section 6 (adjacent excavation) applies, plans/sections must accompany the notice—if your designer already produced these, costs stay low.
Typical price bands you’ll see on the market
- DIY (you prepare and serve): £0 (templates available online).
- Low fixed-fee providers: £25–£75 per adjoining ownership.
- General surveying/architect practices: £75–£150 per notice.
- Premium/legal firms: £150–£250 per notice.
Remember: the notice cost is just the notification step. If a neighbour dissents, there will be award costs later (separate from the notice fee).
Our pricing (kept simple)
- 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 building owner): fixed-fee proposals from £325 for our side (the neighbour’s surveyor often bills hourly; we work to keep those costs reasonable and contained).
- Complex works (deep excavations, multi-owner blocks): we still offer the fixed pricing above.
- No surprises, no creeping extras. You’ll know the number before we start.
FAQs
Is a cheap notice “risky”?
Not if it’s accurate and valid. What matters is correct content, correct owners, correct timing, and (for Section 6) the right drawings. Pay for competence, not padding.
Can I serve my own notice?
Yes. The Act doesn’t require a professional to serve it. Many owners still prefer a specialist for accuracy and to avoid delays caused by invalid notices.
Do I need separate notices for each neighbour?
Yes—each legally defined “owner” needs their own notice. In buildings split into flats, that often means the freeholder and relevant long-leaseholders.
Are drawings always required?
Only for Section 6 (adjacent excavation). You’ll need a plan and section showing the proposed foundation depth relative to the neighbour’s.
What if my neighbour doesn’t reply?
After 14 days, you serve a further 10-day request. If there’s still no response, the Act treats it as a dispute and the process continues via surveyor appointments.
Want the lowest like-for-like notice cost without compromising validity?
Email team@simplesurvey.co.uk and ask for our £25 per owner Party Wall Notice service. We’ll prepare and serve compliant notices fast—and keep your total costs down.