Putney has one of south-west London's most active home improvement markets, with loft conversions, rear extensions and basement excavations undertaken across the area's Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets. Almost all of these projects engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We handle a high volume of party wall work in Putney, acting for building owners, adjoining owners and as agreed surveyors. Loft conversions are particularly common, and our experience with the area's typical construction means we produce practical awards efficiently.
Party wall awards for Putney's numerous loft conversions, covering party wall raising, steel beam installation and dormer construction that affects party structures.
Notices and awards for rear and side return extensions on Putney's terraced houses, including underpinning where new foundations are close to party walls.
Section 6 notices and awards for basement excavations beneath Putney houses, addressing the impact on neighbouring foundations on London Clay.
Photographic records of adjoining properties before works commence, protecting both parties in Putney's closely-built terraced streets.
In most cases yes. If the loft conversion involves raising or cutting into a party wall, or if steel beams bear on party walls or party structures, notices must be served under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Very common. Putney's dense terraced streets and active home improvement market mean party wall notices are served frequently. Most matters are resolved through agreed awards without dispute.
Yes. Where both building owner and adjoining owner consent, we can act as agreed surveyor, which is typically quicker and more cost-effective than appointing separate surveyors.
From serving notices to obtaining an agreed award takes four to eight weeks. We recommend starting the party wall process at least two months before you intend to start on site.