While "cheap and cheerful" may work in some cases, it's not the right approach when it comes to something as significant as your home.
It's essential to understand that the Building Owner—who is planning the construction—is generally responsible for covering the Party Wall Surveyor(s)' costs. If the surveyor doesn’t manage the situation carefully, your neighbours may choose the two-surveyor route. Since you have no control over their choice, their appointed surveyor could charge a significantly higher rate, leaving you liable for both their surveyor’s fees and your own.
Additionally, with a "budget" fixed price, a surveyor’s interest may diminish if your project turns out to be more complex than anticipated. In some cases, surveyors may prolong the process to maximize their "lower" hourly rates, ultimately resulting in higher costs for you.
When making important decisions, think of it like choosing a contractor for a major repair. Would you opt for the cheapest quote, or would you want someone who guarantees quality, reliability, and value for your investment? Your home deserves the best professional care to ensure a hassle-free process.
Our prices are for one of each service (e.g., one Party Wall Notice, one Schedule of Condition, or one Party Wall Award).
A Schedule of Condition or Party Wall Award also includes a site visit within a 5-mile radius of our office in East Barnet ,London EN4.
PARTY WALL AWARD
£170/hour plus VAT
As Building Owner Surveyor
£190/hour plus VAT
As Adjoining Owner Surveyor