Party Wall Surveyors in Kent

Serving Dartford, Erith, Sidcup, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Rainham and all surrounding areas.

At First for Party Wall Surveyors
We specialise in the party wall Act from notices
to party wall awards.

Confused? Need Help?

Please get in touch with us for free advice on how best to deal with your party wall matter.

Call — 01322 302310 / 01622 240050

Email —

dave@fpws.co.uk

We provide dependable and professional Party Wall surveying services throughout Kent, delivering straightforward, practical guidance in full accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Whether you are preparing for building works or have received a Party Wall Notice, our experienced surveyors are here to guide you through every stage. We aim to manage matters smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to your property or neighbours.

View our Locations Covered page to explore the areas across Kent where we operate and how we can support your project.

Experienced Party Wall Surveyors Covering Kent

Our practice focuses exclusively on Party Wall matters, enabling us to offer knowledgeable advice and effective solutions for both residential and commercial properties across Kent.

We act on behalf of building owners, adjoining owners, or as the agreed surveyor, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements while helping to prevent delays, risks, and unnecessary disputes.

✔ Serving and preparing Party Wall Notices
✔ Drafting and issuing Party Wall Awards
✔ Managing and resolving Party Wall disputes
✔ Acting as Agreed Surveyor where appropriate

Qualified, Regulated & Fully Insured Professionals

Our Kent Party Wall surveyors are members of recognised professional organisations, including the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.

With comprehensive professional indemnity insurance in place, you can feel assured that your Party Wall matters are handled responsibly and thoroughly from start to finish.

Straightforward Party Wall Advice for Property Owners

Building Owners – We assist with preparing and serving compliant Party Wall Notices, reviewing proposed works, and ensuring your project meets all legal obligations under the Act.
Adjoining Owners – If you have received a Party Wall Notice or are concerned about nearby construction works in Kent, we offer independent guidance and representation to protect your property and interests.

Speak With a Kent Party Wall Surveyor – Free Initial Consultation

Unsure about your next steps or legal responsibilities? We offer a complimentary 30-minute Party Wall consultation in Kent to review your situation, explain your options clearly, and advise on the best course of action.

Services We Offer

Party Wall Notices
Party Wall Awards
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Loft Conversion
Extensions
Disasters & Damage
Adjoining Owner
Building Owner
Chimney Beast Removal

Types of work covered by the
Party Wall etc Act 1996

Section 1 Building on the line of junction

Building a new wall on the line of junction, this can be a Boundary wall or a new wall for an extension or new property. If the new wall is intended to be built astride the boundary a Section 1(2) Party wall notice must be served on the Adjoining Owner. The wall can also be built on the boundary but solely on the Building Owners land and the notice for this is a Section 1(5) notice.

Section 2
Work on the Party Wall

If you intend to carry out any of the following works to a Party Wall, you are legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice on the adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996:

Removing a chimney breast – Section 2(2)(g)

Cutting into the party wall to insert steel beams (e.g., for a loft conversion) – Section 2(2)(f)

Cutting into the party wall to install damp-proofing

Underpinning a party wall – Section 2(2)(a)

Exposing a party wall – Section 2(2)(n)

Demolishing and rebuilding a party wall or party fence wall

Repairing a party wall

Cutting into the adjoining owner’s wall to insert flashings or weather-proofing – Section 2(2)(i)

Reducing the height of a party wall or party fence wall – Section 2(2)(m)

These are only some of the works covered by the Act. If you are unsure whether your planned works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, please contact us for clear, specialist advice.

Section 6
Excavations

This is for excavation, if you intend on excavations within 3 metres and to a lower depth than the adjoining properties foundations, you will need to serve a party wall notice on the adjoining owner or owners.

Section 6 also covers excavations within 6 metres, this is a little more complicated as there is a rule called the 45 degree rule.

For this i would recommend calling us for advice.

Local Party Wall Surveyors Near You

As local Party Wall Surveyors in Kent, we understand the area, property types and common construction works. This allows us to offer practical, location-specific advice across Essex and the South East.

We are the members of the following

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

As such regulated by them which means you can be assured of the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. All works are overseen by a full member of the RICS (A Chartered Surveyor).

Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors was born out of a need for education and support for building surveyors and other professionals, but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.