Specialist Party Wall Surveyors in Faversham for Medway Towns, South Kent and the South Coast
Berry Party Wall Surveyors with offices in Faversham, Gravesend & Dartford we cover London, Kent and the South Coast helping Building Owners to comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and helping them to keep their building projects moving ahead whilst protecting the Adjoining Owners. As Chartered Members of the Chartered Institute of Building & Accredited Members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (the UK's leading Party Wall Experts & Advisers) we give Expert, Professional & Unbiased Advice at a Reasonable Price. With over 38 years' experience in the Construction Industry, we at Berry Party Wall Surveyors are in a strong position to assist you with all your Party Wall Matters.
What Can We Do For You
• Analyse Your Drawings to Ascertain the Notifiable Works
• Serve Notices on Your Neighbours
• Act as an Agreed Surveyor for You &Your Neighbour to Resolve Disputes
• Act With Another Surveyor Appointed by Your Neighbour to Resolve Disputes
• Work Alone or With Another Surveyor to Serve an Award (A Legal Document Setting Out How the Building Work Will
Proceed)
• Prepare Detailed Schedules of Condition
• Help to Resolve Disputes
• Act Impartially to Get Work Started
Serving Party Wall Notice(s)
We can serve Notice(s) on your neighbours should your building work include a new wall built up to or astride the Boundary or Line of Junction. You are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve Party Wall Notice(s) on your behalf and advise you about the works that require Party Wall Notice(s) to be served on your neighbours.
Should your work include work on a party wall or party wall structure between two properties or a floor between two flats, you are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve all necessary Party Wall Notice(s) on your behalf and advise you on the works that will require a Party Wall Notice(s) to be served on your neighbours.
Should your work include excavations within 3 or 6 meters of an adjoining owners property to a greater depth than their foundations, you are obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the neighbouring owners affected by the works. We can prepare and serve Party Wall Notice(s) on your behalf and advise you on the works that will require Party Wall Notice(s) to be served on your neighbours.
Schedule of Condition Report
At Berry Party Wall Surveyors we offer Fixed Price Fees to carry out a Schedule of Condition Report & we strongly recommend that you have a Schedule of Condition compiled before your building project starts as this protects both you and your neighbours if there is damage as a result of the work being carried out.
When we inspect the Adjoining Owners home (your neighbours) we make a detailed report of the existing condition of the property that could potentially be affected by the work, taking careful note of any existing damage or cracks. The reason for doing this is so that claims cannot be made afterwards that the proposed building works are responsible for pre-existing defects to your neighbour's property.
A Schedule of Condition Report will then be prepared in duplicate, one for you and one for your neighbour. This includes references to the photographs held on file and a detailed description of the current condition of the property.
PLEASE NOTE : Without a Schedule of Condition it is very difficult to defend a claim that the building works have caused damage to the adjoining property (or properties)!
Party Wall Award
At Berry Party Wall Surveyors we can prepare and serve a Party Wall Award (a legal document between you and your neighbours) if your neighbour does not consent to your building works and a dispute arises between you both. We can act as an appointed Party Wall Surveyor either for both parties, as the Agreed Surveyor, or both parties can appoint their own independent Party Wall Surveyor. The goal is the same, that is to prepare and serve an Award, which is basically a legal document setting out how the work will proceed, giving consideration to both parties.
Scott was extremely helpful and professional throughout the Party Wall process, despite dealing with very difficult neighbours. He worked very quickly and diligently, and I would recommend him if you are facing Party Wall issues. Thanks.
Leah, Sevenoaks
5* google review
Excellent service. Very efficient, responsive and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
David, Orpington
5 Star Google Review
Excellent service from Scott. From the get-go he has been excellent, very forth coming with information and advice. Would highly recommend him.
Lindsay, Abbey Wood
5 star review
The service is top notch, would recommend to anyone. Scott is very professional and helped me to get the party wall agreement sorted. He will be my go-to person for any party wall issues. I am really pleased with his service.
B S Muthrukumar, Orpington
5 Star Review
It's been an absolute pleasure working with Scott. From start to finish, it's been nothing short of quality, honest, professional and reliable service. Having used a party wall surveyor for the first time, Scott was able to guide me through the process and set expectations.
I've added Scott to my contacts list on my phone and I'll certainly be using again to overcome any future party wall issues.
Shebs, Gravesend
5 Star Google Review
Scott was extremely quick to reply and arrange a condition report, when I required one between my neighbour and I on short notice. He responded quickly to my calls and was very helpful in providing me with advice and guidance during this process.
Kerry, Welling
5 * Review
I have worked along with Scott now on a couple of projects and every time has been a pleasure. Always professional and reliable. It is refreshing to work alongside a fellow party wall surveyor of such high calibre. Look forward to working with you again
Andrew, Erith
5 Star Google Review
I needed a party wall notice for a loft conversion. Scott was really helpful. He explained the process fully. Scott kept me informed and provided guidance throughout the entire process. Responses were always prompt. I would definitely recommend them.
Jeanette, Gravesend
5 Star Review
I contacted Berry Party Wall Surveyors when I was in the planning stages of a Loft Conversion for my Victorian Terraced House. I was having trouble getting a response from my neighbour's Landlord regarding the proposed building works and Scott was able to provide me with consultation and advice, following which he delivered prompt intervention to carry out a Party Wall Schedule of Condition.
Scott was efficient, neutral, and responded quickly to my calls and emails. He was respectful of my neighbours and helped to give me reassurance and confidence that things were progressing in the appropriate way.
Following Scott's assistance my neighbour's Landlord has been provided with the requested Schedule and has since agreed to the proposed work in writing so I can proceed with the project.
The cost of the service was very reasonable, and I would recommend this company to others.
Kirsten, Rochester
5 Star Review
Almost immediate phone call from Scott Berry followed by a very helpful email. A further phone call was also very helpful. I am the Adjoining Owner, but I am still waiting for the Building Owner who has encountered delays even though he has had planning permission granted.
N Steere, Sevenoaks
5 Star Google Review
Excellent, professional but friendly, stress and hassle free service. Good communication throughout. Very efficient and prompt service provided by Scott with very tight deadlines. Exceeded our expectations.
Rachel, Dartford
5 * Google Review
I contacted Scott for advice on a Party Wall Matter relating to a project my neighbour was planning. Scott responded very promptly to my enquiry email and gave me excellent and unbiased advice as to my rights regarding the project. He contacted the other party which resulted in the matter being satisfactorily resolved. I can recommend Scott highly for his professionalism and knowledge and would use him again without hesitation should I need to do so.
Bernard, Gravesend
5 Star Review
I emailed Scott, plus spoke with him regarding a Party Wall Matter. The service I received was outstanding. The advice given was quick and excellent. Scott dealt with this matter in the most efficient and professional way and was so quick at responding to emails and telephone calls. Would highly recommend Scott.
Pauline, Sidcup
5 Star Google Review
Been an absolute pleasure working with Scott. From the very beginning he explained
everything in layman's terms, the timeframe involved with party wall notices and what
to expect. Scott has been incredibly efficient with paperwork and keeping us updated.
Highly recommend and will definitely use again. Thank you!
Amy, Greenwich, London
5 Star Google Review
Great service, survey undertaken & party wall award produced at short notice. Great comms & reasonable priced compared to others. Many thanks.
Kev, Rochester
5 * Google Review
Thank you so much for making this quite frankly a very painless process. We had an utter nightmare with party wall issues in London a few years back and I was nervous history would repeat itself! Phew it didn't!
