Watson Woods Partnership

Experienced, Qualified, Reasonable and Fair. Not your average Party Wall Surveyors. Based in Putney, London SW15. We are experienced, specialist Party Wall Surveyors. All our team are qualified and are registered members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. Why use us? - Unlike many Party Wall Surveyors our fees are reasonable. We will normally offer a fixed fee and we are happy to provide references. Most importantly we are dedicated to resolving problems between neighbours rather than profiting from a dispute.

The Party Wall Act doesn't just cover works to a Party Wall (a wall separating two properties or built astride a boundary), it applies to various building works on or close to a boundary. It sets down the rights & duties of owners undertaking such works and provides protection to the adjoining owners.

If a dispute arises between a person doing work and a neighbour a Party Wall Surveyor (or two Surveyors) must make a Party Wall Award to resolve the dispute. The surveyor's duty is to examine the proposed works and ensure that they are properly designed and are executed in a manner which is not likely to cause damage to adjoining buildings or property. A detailed record of the condition of the adjoining property is normally made so that if damage is caused it can be identified and then made good.