Party Wall Surveyor Romford | Notices, Awards & Schedules

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Party Wall Surveyor Romford – Notices, Awards & Boundary Expertise

Notices • Awards • Schedules of Condition • Boundary Advice

Planning works in RM1–RM14? MET Surveyors helps Romford homeowners, landlords and developers navigate the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 quickly and without drama.

The 60-Second Check: Does the Party Wall Act Apply to You?

Your project in or around Romford likely needs party wall procedures if you’re:

Adding a loft conversion or dormer to a shared wall
Building a side/rear extension or a new wall on the boundary
Carrying out basement/underpinning or excavations near a neighbour (typically within 3 m)
Cutting into, raising, or otherwise altering a party wall

Notice periods:

2 months – Party structure works (e.g., cutting into/raising a shared wall)
1 month – New wall at the line of junction or adjacent excavation

What We Do (Start-to-Finish)

Party Wall Notices – Drafted and served correctly, on time
Party Wall Awards – Clear, enforceable terms that protect both owners
Schedule of Condition Surveys – Independent pre-works record of the neighbour’s property
Surveyor Representation – Acting as Building Owner, Adjoining Owner, or Agreed Surveyor
Boundary & Access Advice – Practical guidance on tricky boundaries and access rights
Developer Support – Efficient handling for multi-unit or phased projects

Our Romford & East London Coverage

We’re local to Havering and the surrounding East London/Essex fringe, including:
Romford (RM1, RM2, RM3, RM5, RM6, RM7) – Romford Town, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Collier Row, Chadwell Heath, Rise Park, Mawneys, Rush Green

Hornchurch & Upminster (RM11, RM12, RM14) – Emerson Park, Elm Park, Cranham, North/South Ockendon
Rainham & Dagenham (RM10, RM13) – South Hornchurch, Purfleet-on-Thames, Aveley
Ilford & Barking belt – Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Newbury Park, Hainault, Becontree

If you’re in RM1–RM14, we’ll match you with a surveyor who knows the street layouts, housing stock and local nuances.

Why Romford Clients Choose MET Surveyors

Local knowledge, real speed – We know the area’s semis, terraces and post-war estates, so we move fast
Clear, fixed-fee quotes – No surprises; you’ll know costs before we start
Practical, not combative – We prioritise fair outcomes and progress over friction
Developer-friendly – Robust processes for programmes with multiple neighbours
Transparent communication – You’ll always know where things stand

Our Three-Step Process in Romford

1) Review & Plan – We assess drawings/site info, confirm which notices are required and the correct timelines.
2) Serve & Survey – We serve notices, handle responses, and complete any schedules of condition.
3) Agree & Protect – We negotiate and issue the Party Wall Award, setting out method, access, hours, safeguards and making good.

Frequently Asked Questions (Romford Edition)

How early should I serve notice?
As early as possible. Allow for the statutory 1–2 month notice periods plus time to agree an Award if your neighbour dissents.

What if my neighbour ignores the notice?
Silence is treated as dissent. A surveyor (or two surveyors) will be appointed and an Award prepared so you can proceed lawfully.

Do I always need an Award?
No—if the neighbour consents in writing, an Award may not be necessary. Many owners still commission a Schedule of Condition for protection.

Who pays the fees?
Typically the building owner (the one doing the works) pays the reasonable surveyor fees and costs associated with their works.

Can you work with housing associations/councils?
Yes. We regularly deal with large landlords and their procedures while keeping your project on track.