MET SURVEYORS

Why You’re Probably Here

• You’re extending or renovating a terraced or semi-detached house in Ilford.

• You’re converting a loft, adding a basement, or building on a boundary line.

• Your architect mentioned the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

• You need a professional surveyor to keep your project legal and neighbour-friendly.

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If any of these sound familiar, MET Surveyors is here to help. We provide expert Party Wall surveying services across Ilford and Redbridge, working with homeowners, landlords, and developers to avoid disputes, save time, and protect your property.

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What We Do (At a Glance)

• ✅ Draft and serve Party Wall Notices

• ✅ Prepare legally binding Party Wall Awards

• ✅ Conduct detailed Schedule of Condition Surveys

• ✅ Offer boundary and access rights advice

• ✅ Guide you through heritage property and conservation area rules

• ✅ Act as your appointed or agreed surveyor

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When the Party Wall Act Applies

You’ll need a Party Wall Surveyor if you’re:

• Excavating foundations near a neighbour’s wall or home

• Building or rebuilding a garden/boundary wall

• Cutting into, raising, or altering a shared wall

• Extending upwards in a terrace or semi-detached property

• Working on a flat, maisonette, or commercial unit with shared walls

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Ilford’s Conservation Areas & Heritage Homes

Redbridge has several conservation areas and historic streets where accurate surveying is critical:

• Wanstead Grove Conservation Area: Edwardian and Victorian homes with strict controls.

• The Drive Conservation Area: Prestigious family homes and tree-lined avenues.

• Wanstead Village & Spratt Hall Road: Historic terraced houses and cottages.

• Cranbrook Conservation Area: Late Victorian suburban streets with unique layouts.

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We know Redbridge Council’s planning guidelines and help you stay compliant while protecting these properties’

character.

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Why Choose MET Surveyors in Ilford

• East London Specialists: Deep knowledge of Ilford’s Victorian terraces, interwar estates, and new developments.

• Full Compliance: Every notice and award prepared to exact legal standards.

• Neighbourly Approach: We prioritise smooth communication with adjoining owners.

• Fast Turnaround: Notices, surveys, and awards completed quickly.

• Transparent Costs: Clear, fixed-fee quotes with no hidden extras.

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Areas We Cover

We proudly serve Ilford (IG1) and surrounding Redbridge and East London neighbourhoods:

• Seven Kings, Goodmayes & Newbury Park

• Gants Hill, Barkingside & Clayhall

• Wanstead, Snaresbrook & South Woodford

• Chadwell Heath, Hainault & Fairlop

• Barkingside & Aldborough Hatch

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We also cover IG postcodes and surrounding boroughs, including Barking & Dagenham, Waltham Forest, and Havering.

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Our Simple Process

1. Review Plans & Advise: We confirm if the Party Wall Act applies.

2. Serve Notices: Notices drafted and delivered to all affected neighbours.

3. Survey & Document: Detailed property inspections and photographic evidence.

4. Issue Award: Legally binding agreement to protect all parties.

5. Support Through Build: Guidance available throughout construction.

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Contact Your Ilford Party Wall Surveyors

Whether you’re adding a loft in The Drive, renovating a property in Wanstead Village, or developing in Cranbrook, we’ll ensure your project runs legally and smoothly.