Party Wall Surveyor in Kensington
Trusted Local Party Wall Experts
Carrying out building works in Kensington or South Kensington? 🏗️
Whether you’re converting a loft, extending your home, or digging out a basement, you may need to comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
This law protects both you and your neighbours by setting out clear rules for any works near shared walls or boundaries. At Harding Chartered Surveyors, our Party Wall Surveyors in Kensington provide expert, impartial advice to help you stay compliant, avoid disputes, and keep your project on track.
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Understanding the Party Wall Act 1996
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to many types of home improvement work in Kensington and South Kensington, including:
🏠 Rear or side extensions
🏗️ Loft conversions requiring steel beams in shared walls
🧱 Basement excavations or underpinning near neighbouring foundations
🌳 New boundary or garden walls
🔥 Chimney breast removals and damp-proofing
If your project might affect a wall, floor or structure shared with another property, you’re legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice before starting work.
For more detail, check the RICS Party Walls Glossary
🏡 Why Appoint a Party Wall Surveyor in Kensington?
Kensington’s housing stock is among the most characterful in London — filled with Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian buildings that often share structural walls. In these tightly packed streets, even modest renovations can have an impact on neighbouring properties.
By choosing a local specialist who understands Kensington’s unique architecture, soil conditions and planning expectations, you’ll save time, reduce risk, and protect relationships with your neighbours.
Our surveyors have handled everything from delicate basement excavations near Queen’s Gate to loft conversions off Old Brompton Road, ensuring every project remains compliant and stress-free.
🧭 What Does a Party Wall Surveyor Do?
A Party Wall Surveyor acts as an impartial expert under the Act. Their role is to ensure both the building owner and the adjoining owner are treated fairly and that the work proceeds safely and lawfully.
At Harding Chartered Surveyors, our team in Kensington:
📋 Determines whether your works fall within the Act
✉️ Prepares and serves valid Party Wall Notices
🪞 Carries out detailed Schedules of Condition with photo records
🧾 Drafts and agrees the formal Party Wall Award
🤝 Provides ongoing advice and resolves disputes as needed
We regularly work on properties in Kensington, South Kensington, Earl’s Court, and Notting Hill, from elegant Victorian terraces to luxury apartment blocks.
📞 Get a Party Wall Quote in Kensington
If you’re planning building works in Kensington or South Kensington, speak to Harding Chartered Surveyors for trusted, impartial advice. We’ll confirm whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, serve the required notices, and handle the process efficiently from start to finish.
Party wall surveyors can provide expert advice and guidance for a variety of construction projects, including commercial property renovations and loft conversions. By involving a surveyor early in the planning process, you can avoid potential disputes and ensure your project complies with the Party Wall Act 1996
💼 Benefits of Working with Harding Chartered Surveyors
While the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn’t require surveyors to be RICS members, appointing a RICS-registered practice such as Harding ensures your matter is managed to the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
✅ Experienced local specialists familiar with Kensington and South Kensington
✅ Accurate, legally compliant notices prepared promptly
✅ Impartial, independent advice protecting all parties
✅ Transparent fixed-fee pricing – no hidden extras
✅ Clear communication at every stage
We can act as the building owner’s surveyor, the adjoining owner’s surveyor, or as an Agreed Surveyor for both parties.
🔍 The Party Wall Process – Step by Step
1️⃣ Initial Consultation – We assess your plans and confirm if the Act applies.
2️⃣ Serving Notices – Legally valid notices are issued to all relevant neighbours.
3️⃣ Neighbour’s Response – They may consent, dissent, or appoint their own surveyor.
4️⃣ Schedule of Condition – We record the neighbouring property’s current condition.
5️⃣ Party Wall Award – Sets out working hours, safeguards, and responsibilities.
6️⃣ Post-Work Inspection – We verify the property’s condition once work is complete.
This transparent process ensures compliance and protects you from potential disputes or claims.
🧱 Other Professional Services in Kensington
Alongside Party Wall matters, we also provide:
🧾 Schedule of Condition Reports
🏢 Right to Alter / Licence to Alter
⚖️ Expert Witness Reports
🏚️ Dilapidations and Leasehold Advice
💷 Boundary Matters
These services give property owners, landlords and developers one reliable point of contact for all surveying needs.
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💼 Benefits of Working with Harding Chartered Surveyors
While the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn’t require surveyors to be RICS members, appointing a RICS-registered practice such as Harding ensures your matter is managed to the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
✅ Experienced local specialists familiar with Kensington and South Kensington
✅ Accurate, legally compliant notices prepared promptly
✅ Impartial, independent advice protecting all parties
✅ Transparent fixed-fee pricing – no hidden extras
✅ Clear communication at every stage
We can act as the building owner’s surveyor, the adjoining owner’s surveyor, or as an Agreed Surveyor for both parties.